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The Best Episodes of The Barrier Season 1

Every episode of The Barrier Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Barrier Season 1!

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One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Barrier Season 1 Episode 1 - Another World
    7.1/10(194 votes)

    #1 - Another World

    S1:E1

    A family faces danger after being reunited in a dystopian Madrid; Julia's attempts to rescue an abused minor results in grave consequences.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero

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  2. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 2 - My Sister Sara
    7.3/10(150 votes)

    #2 - My Sister Sara

    S1:E2

    Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's killer.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz

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  3. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lost Children
    7.5/10(147 votes)

    #3 - The Lost Children

    S1:E3

    Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz

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  4. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 4 - Skin Contact
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #4 - Skin Contact

    S1:E4

    A distraught Hugo and Julia confront Luis with what they discovered at the CIM, prompting Alma to quickly initiate her cover-up.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas

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  5. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 5 - The Innocent Ones
    7.4/10(131 votes)

    #5 - The Innocent Ones

    S1:E5

    Emilia begs Julia to run away. Alma brings Hugo a surprise while the CIM is being investigated. Daniela asks for help reuniting a baby with his father.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas

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  6. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 6 - Sitting Ducks
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    #6 - Sitting Ducks

    S1:E6

    Alma celebrates her promotion with a large party, where Luis is warned about a secret government plan. Hugo makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Jesús Rodrigo
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  7. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 7 - A Family Matter
    7.6/10(118 votes)

    #7 - A Family Matter

    S1:E7

    A grieving Luis does everything he can to help a pregnant woman espousing dire accusations about the government. Alma meets with the president.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  8. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 8 - No One’s Child
    7.4/10(120 votes)

    #8 - No One’s Child

    S1:E8

    Sergio's visit to Sector 2 unearths a stunning revelation. Enrique informs Alma that Luis is asking too many questions; so she confronts her husband.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  9. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 9 - Remember Who You Are
    7.5/10(114 votes)

    #9 - Remember Who You Are

    S1:E9

    Julia and Hugo begs Luis to meet Sergio's parents. When Marta recognizes some familiar faces, Álex and Emilia come up with a plan.

    Director:Lucas Gil
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  10. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 10 - The Shadow Zone
    7.9/10(115 votes)

    #10 - The Shadow Zone

    S1:E10

    Manuela has a disturbing experience on the bus to work. The parents of the missing children continue to meet, while Emilia is threatened.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  11. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 11 - Alone Together
    7.8/10(111 votes)

    #11 - Alone Together

    S1:E11

    When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his son.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  12. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 12 - The Speech
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    #12 - The Speech

    S1:E12

    The president asks Luis to give an important--but misleading--speech. With Hugo's help, Julia takes a risk in trying to save Manuela.

    Director:Lucas Gil
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  13. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 13 - Last Days of the Present
    7.4/10(120 votes)

    #13 - Last Days of the Present

    S1:E13

    New Spain's citizens rise up in revolution as the virus continues to spread rapidly, infecting even the most unexpected of people.

    Directors:Lucas Gil, David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Another World" is the best rated episode of "The Barrier" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 194 votes. Directed by David Molina Encinas and written by Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, it aired on 1/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "My Sister Sara".