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The Best Episodes of THE DAYS

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 8 - A Scenario of Japan's Collapse
    7.7/10(239 votes)

    #1 - A Scenario of Japan's Collapse

    S1:E8

    The Prime Minister is informed that in a worst case scenario, a third of the country — including the Tokyo area — will become uninhabitable for decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is Submerged
    7.5/10(355 votes)

    #2 - The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is Submerged

    S1:E1

    March 11, 2011; 225 kilometers from Tokyo, a 15 meter high tsunami hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, damaging one of the cooling systems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jun Masumoto

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  3. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 7 - Decide the Conditions for Evacuation
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    #3 - Decide the Conditions for Evacuation

    S1:E7

    As the administration and TOEPCO headquarters grow increasingly impatient, Station Manager Yoshida asks for permission to evacuate some on-site workers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 5 - Our Company Has Lost Its Mind
    7.4/10(244 votes)

    #4 - Our Company Has Lost Its Mind

    S1:E5

    Station Manager Yoshida decides to use seawater as a cooling source, but TOEPCO headquarters tells him to wait for authorization from the administration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 6 - I Can No Longer Leave Here Alive
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    #5 - I Can No Longer Leave Here Alive

    S1:E6

    When pressure in the containment vessel finally starts to decrease, TOEPCO headquarters want on-site workers to get back to work, but Yoshida is wary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 3 - Radioactive Emissions Will Be Minimal
    7.3/10(265 votes)

    #6 - Radioactive Emissions Will Be Minimal

    S1:E3

    Pressure in the containment vessel starts to rapidly rise. With a catastrophic explosion imminent, TOEPCO suggests releasing the gas into the atmosphere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 4 - It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on Fukushima
    7.3/10(249 votes)

    #7 - It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on Fukushima

    S1:E4

    With the power still down, the valves will have to be opened manually. With heavy hearts, some workers ask if they can evacuate to a safer location.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. THE DAYS Season 1 Episode 2 - No Need to Evacuate
    7.1/10(297 votes)

    #8 - No Need to Evacuate

    S1:E2

    While still unable to get an assessment of the situation from Fukushima Daiichi, the government tells the public to stay calm and remain in their homes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Scenario of Japan's Collapse" is the best rated episode of "THE DAYS". It scored 7.7/10 based on 239 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is Submerged".