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The Best Episodes of The Changeling

Every episode of The Changeling ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Changeling!

Binge this in 6h 10m•Peaking at 7.5/10

Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Changeling Season 1 Episode 3 - *
    7.5/10(389 votes)

    S1:E3

    Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.

    Director:Jonathan van Tulleken
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  2. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 1 - First Comes Love
    7.2/10(490 votes)

    S1:E1

    A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.

    Director:Melina Matsoukas
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  3. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 2 - Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
    7.0/10(409 votes)

    S1:E2

    The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.

    Director:Jonathan van Tulleken
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  4. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wise Ones
    6.7/10(327 votes)

    S1:E4

    Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  5. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 5 - This Woman’s Work
    6.7/10(289 votes)

    S1:E5

    The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.

    Director:Jonathan van Tulleken
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  6. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 6 - Aftermath
    6.4/10(271 votes)

    S1:E6

    Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.

    Director:Jonathan van Tulleken
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  7. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 7 - Stormy Weather
    4.4/10(633 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.

    Director:Michael Francis Williams
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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  8. The Changeling Season 1 Episode 8 - Battle of the Island
    3.9/10(385 votes)

    S1:E8

    Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.

    Director:Solvan Naim
    Writer:Kelly Marcel

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Best Episodes Summary

"*" is the best rated episode of "The Changeling". It scored 7.5/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken and written by Kelly Marcel, it aired on 9/7/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "First Comes Love".