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The Best Episodes of The Beauty Season 1

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

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The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Beauty Season 1 Episode 1 - Beautiful Pilot
    6.8/10(422 votes)

    #1 - Beautiful Pilot

    S1:E1

    FBI agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are assigned to investigate a shocking incident at a fashion show in Paris.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  2. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 2 - Beautiful Jordan
    6.9/10(316 votes)

    #2 - Beautiful Jordan

    S1:E2

    The discovery of a gruesome crime scene sends Cooper and Jordan to Venice, Italy.

    Director:Alexis Martin Woodall
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  3. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 3 - Beautiful Christopher Cross
    7.0/10(271 votes)

    #3 - Beautiful Christopher Cross

    S1:E3

    An unlikely partnership is formed after The Assassin is sent to clean up a messy situation.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beautiful Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Beauty" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 422 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson, it aired on 1/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Beautiful Jordan".