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The Best Episodes of The Expecting Season 1

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

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Follow the dark journey of a young woman down on her luck and pregnant under mysterious circumstances. She must deal with the increasingly disturbing effects of her pregnancy and the potential conspiracy surrounding it.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Expecting Season 1 Episode 1 - Conception
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Conception

    S1:E1

    Emma wakes up alone. In the woods. With no clothes on. When she finds something is wrong, she sets out to discover what she can’t remember.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 2 - Options
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Options

    S1:E2

    Emma visits her father for help in dealing with her pregnancy, but a trip to the doctor’s office forces her to open her mind about how to handle the situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 3 - Nesting
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Nesting

    S1:E3

    Emma does her best to prepare for motherhood, including taking up swimming. But something sinister may be lurking within the water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 4 - Inside
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Inside

    S1:E4

    Emma is getting her life in gear. New job. New car. But whatever is inside of her seems hell-bent on keeping her off track.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 5 - Daughter
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Daughter

    S1:E5

    After an altercation with her dog, Emma starts having terrifying nightmares. Could they be a warning of what’s to come?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 6 - Father
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Father

    S1:E6

    Emma tells Ty about her mom’s schizophrenia. After having a strange flashback during a moment of intimacy, Emma starts to question her own sanity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 7 - Side Effects
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Side Effects

    S1:E7

    Emma meets with another girl experiencing similar symptoms to hear her story. When she returns to the woods to look for answers, her paranoia starts to grow stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 8 - Bed Rest
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Bed Rest

    S1:E8

    Emma is detained in Dr. Green’s office due to a problem with her pregnancy. Faced with serious doubt, she’ll do anything necessary to escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 9 - Late Term
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Late Term

    S1:E9

    After a daring escape, Emma runs to her father for help and learns more about her mother. She’s ready to risk everything to escape a similar fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 10 - Arrival
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Arrival

    S1:E10

    Emma attempts to get an abortion to end her suffering. But when the procedure goes awry, she suspects that everyone is out to get her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Expecting Season 1 Episode 11 - Maternity Leave
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Maternity Leave

    S1:E11

    Emma goes into labor after running into the woods. When she learns the truth, will she be able to save her baby? Or herself?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Conception" is the best rated episode of "The Expecting" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Options".