6.9/10250 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2011
Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.
Director: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.1/10192 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2011
Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.
Director: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.4/10191 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2011
As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.
Director: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.8/10191 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2011
Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.6/10176 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2011
Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
7.4/10174 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2011
A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:BBC Three
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Fades" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by Farren Blackburn and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on 9/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".