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The Best Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1

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

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Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 1 - A Midnight Dreary
    7.5/10(5337 votes)

    #1 - A Midnight Dreary

    S1:E1

    A wealthy CEO faces a criminal investigation amid tragedy, trauma — and a supernatural threat. The Usher family learns an informant lurks among them.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 2 - The Masque of the Red Death
    7.8/10(4910 votes)

    #2 - The Masque of the Red Death

    S1:E2

    Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 3 - Murder in the Rue Morgue
    7.9/10(4377 votes)

    #3 - Murder in the Rue Morgue

    S1:E3

    In charge of the Ushers' publicity, Camille conspires to spin controversy in her family's favor and expose the grim details of her sister's experiments.

    Director:Michael Fimognari
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 4 - The Black Cat
    7.6/10(4173 votes)

    #4 - The Black Cat

    S1:E4

    Leo adopts a black cat who soon brings evil — and a mysterious woman — into his home, while Roderick struggles with terrifying hallucinations.

    Director:Michael Fimognari
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 5 - The Tell-Tale Heart
    7.8/10(4112 votes)

    #5 - The Tell-Tale Heart

    S1:E5

    Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 6 - Goldbug
    7.8/10(3951 votes)

    #6 - Goldbug

    S1:E6

    Pym digs up disturbing information on Verna. With her marriage on the decline, Tamerlane hosts a turbulent product launch that shatters expectations.

    Director:Mike Flanagan
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 7 - The Pit and the Pendulum
    8.1/10(3893 votes)

    #7 - The Pit and the Pendulum

    S1:E7

    A furious Frederick sets out to handle unfinished business. Madeline receives an ominous message at an old haunt. Dupin grows wary of Roderick's motives.

    Director:Michael Fimognari
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Fall of the House of Usher Season 1 Episode 8 - The Raven
    8.6/10(5297 votes)

    #8 - The Raven

    S1:E8

    In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune — for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.

    Director:Michael Fimognari
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Midnight Dreary" is the best rated episode of "The Fall of the House of Usher" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 5337 votes. Directed by Mike Flanagan and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/12/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Masque of the Red Death".