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The Best Episodes of The Chase Season 1

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

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A heart-racing quiz show where three competitors must pit their wits and face off against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them from winning cash prizes. Each episode is a fast-paced battle

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Chase Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chase Is On!
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #1 - The Chase Is On!

    S1:E1

    The race to “The Chase” is on in the series premiere of the new heart-racing quiz show where three competitors must pit their wits and face off against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them from winning cash prizes.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Chase Season 1 Episode 2 - To Be the Best, You Got to Beat the Best
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #2 - To Be the Best, You Got to Beat the Best

    S1:E2

    Three new contestants compete to beat one of Jeopardy's greatest players of all time.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Chase Season 1 Episode 3 - I Heard You're a GOAT
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #3 - I Heard You're a GOAT

    S1:E3

    One of Jeopardy's greatest players of all time takes on 3 new contestants trying to win cash prizes.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Chase Season 1 Episode 4 - You Should Have Stayed in Vegas
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #4 - You Should Have Stayed in Vegas

    S1:E4

    James Holzhauer steps into the hot seat as 3 new contestants compete to beat him.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Chase Season 1 Episode 5 - You Had Me Holding My Breath
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #5 - You Had Me Holding My Breath

    S1:E5

    Ken Jennings returns to the hot seat as 3 new contestants compete.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Chase Season 1 Episode 6 - Are You a Gambling Man?
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Are You a Gambling Man?

    S1:E6

    Three new contestants face off against Brad Rutter.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Chase Season 1 Episode 7 - A Smart Sandwich with Smart Bread on Both Sides
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #7 - A Smart Sandwich with Smart Bread on Both Sides

    S1:E7

    James Holzhauer returns as The Chaser as 3 new hopefuls compete.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Chase Season 1 Episode 8 - This Isn't Something We See Often
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #8 - This Isn't Something We See Often

    S1:E8

    Three new contestants try to pit their wits against Ken Jennings.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Chase Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Used to Men Chasing Me
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #9 - I'm Used to Men Chasing Me

    S1:E9

    Brad Rutter returns to the hot seat as 3 new hopefuls take to the stage and compete.

    Director:Rich Dipirro
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Chase Is On!" is the best rated episode of "The Chase" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Rich Dipirro and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "To Be the Best, You Got to Beat the Best".