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The Best Episodes of The Bastard Executioner Season 1

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

A blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle, a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches...
Genre:Drama
Network:FX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Bastard Executioner" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 556 votes. Directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 9/15/2015. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot (2)".

  • Pilot (1)
    6.8/10556 votes

    #1 - Pilot (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2015

    Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Pilot (2)
    7.3/10491 votes

    #2 - Pilot (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2015

    Wilkin Brattle, a warrior knight in the charge of King Edward I, trades his sword for a peaceful farming life — until the violence of his past finds him and forces him to pick up the bloodiest sword of all.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Effigy / Delw
    7.2/10379 votes

    #3 - Effigy / Delw

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2015

    When an unlikely suspect is charged with treason, Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray, Nichole Beattie

  • A Hunger / Newyn
    7.2/10315 votes

    #4 - A Hunger / Newyn

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2015

    Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II. Back at Castle Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Curtis Gwinn

  • Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth
    7.4/10298 votes

    #5 - Piss Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2015

    The King's right hand visits Ventrishire on official Royal business. Milus enlists Wilkin to go on a covert mission to retrieve a valuable artifact.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Roberto Patino

  • Thorns / Drain
    7.1/10278 votes

    #6 - Thorns / Drain

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2015

    Wilkin and Toran encounter a new timeline for their revenge. Lady Love gets a surprise visit from an unlikely ally.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, John Barcheski

  • Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen
    7.6/10276 votes

    #7 - Behold the Lamb / Gwel Yr Oen

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2015

    Wilkin and Lady Love come to grips with condemning an innocent man to death.

    Director: Ashley Way

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Carly Wray

  • Broken Things / Pethau Toredig
    7.6/10229 votes

    #8 - Broken Things / Pethau Toredig

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2015

    Wilkin, Milus and Toran team up to hunt down a fugitive.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Ryan Scott

  • The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette
    7.3/10203 votes

    #9 - The Bernadette Maneuver / Cynllwyn Bernadette

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2015

    Ventrishire encounters an old French foe as Wilkin learns new insight into his holy destiny.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Curtis Gwinn, Roberto Patino

  • Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg
    7.3/10225 votes

    #10 - Blood and Quiescence / Crau a Chwsg

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2015

    Wilkin and Milus lead an unlikely band of brothers on a life-threatening rescue mission.

    Director: Ashley Way

    Writer: N/A