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The Best Episodes of The Gifted Season 1

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

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A suburban couple's ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gifted Season 1 Episode 1 - eXposed
    7.9/10(2445 votes)

    #1 - eXposed

    S1:E1

    A suburban couple is forced to flee from a hostile government after their teenage children begin to show they possess certain powers.

    Director:Bryan Singer
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  2. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 2 - rX
    7.7/10(1871 votes)

    #2 - rX

    S1:E2

    After exerting her powers beyond their limits, Blink goes into a state of shock, forcing Caitlin and Eclipse to go on a mission to find a special serum that will help her to recover. Meanwhile, Reed faces some difficult choices when it comes to helping his family, and Polaris runs into some trouble.

    Director:Len Wiseman
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  3. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 3 - eXodus
    7.5/10(1631 votes)

    #3 - eXodus

    S1:E3

    In an effort to reunite with one another, Reed cuts a deal with the Sentinel Services and Caitlin and the kids seek help from someone outside the compound. Meanwhile, Thunderbird begins to teach Blink how to control her powers.

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  4. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 4 - eXit strategy
    8.0/10(1606 votes)

    #4 - eXit strategy

    S1:E4

    When the mutants devise a plan to take down Sentinel Services, Eclipse seeks out an old friend from his dark past in order to obtain some useful information. Meanwhile, Lauren and Andy attempt to combine their powers in order to help the group.

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  5. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 5 - boXed in
    7.6/10(1441 votes)

    #5 - boXed in

    S1:E5

    Motivated by a tragic event from his past, Jace throws all the power of the Sentinel Services into finding the Mutant Underground Way Station. Meanwhile, Blink’s vivid dreams lead her to confront Dreamer.

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  6. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 6 - got your siX
    7.4/10(1355 votes)

    #6 - got your siX

    S1:E6

    Thunderbird coordinates a mission to discover what Sentinel Services had done to an old friend of his and Lauren encounters a new friend with useful powers.

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  8. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 7 - eXtreme measures
    7.2/10(1308 votes)

    #7 - eXtreme measures

    S1:E7

    Eclipse's ex-lover returns; Reed and Sage find alarming information about Lauren's new friend; Thunderbird helps Blink open up about her past; Jace approves a special surveillance program.

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  9. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 8 - threat of eXtinction
    8.1/10(1410 votes)

    #8 - threat of eXtinction

    S1:E8

    The group faces a threat when they discover a new refugee is a spy working for Sentinel Services; Reed visits his estranged father and learns secrets that could prove useful.

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  10. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 9 - outfoX
    7.8/10(1328 votes)

    #9 - outfoX

    S1:E9

    The team develops a risky plan to help mutants who are in Sentinel Services' custody. Reed reveals details to Andy and Lauren about the Struckers' family history that could prove to be a game-changer.

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  11. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 10 - eXploited
    8.4/10(1483 votes)

    #10 - eXploited

    S1:E10

    At a moral crossroads, Jace is forced to hand over something valuable to Dr. Campbell. The team at Mutant HQ is divided on what they should do next, so Reed and Caitlin take matters into their own hands.

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  12. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 11 - 3 X 1
    7.6/10(1197 votes)

    #11 - 3 X 1

    S1:E11

    As tensions heat up among the team at Mutant HQ, no one knows who they can trust. Fearing for his family's safety, Reed rethinks their future at the compound. Meanwhile, Dr. Campbell proposes an improved program to Jace that could change everything.

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  13. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 12 - eXtraction
    7.6/10(1119 votes)

    #12 - eXtraction

    S1:E12

    Dr. Campbell attends an anti-mutant summit, attempting to take the Hound program national, and some of the team at Mutant HQ goes on a dangerous mission to stop his efforts.

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  14. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 13 - X-roads
    8.1/10(1243 votes)

    #13 - X-roads

    S1:E13

    Polaris learns more about her past and makes a crucial decision that could have impactful consequences. Meanwhile, the Mutant HQ comes under attack and, with everything to lose, relationships are put to the test and alliances shift.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"eXposed" is the best rated episode of "The Gifted" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2445 votes. Directed by Bryan Singer and written by Matt Nix, it aired on 10/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "rX".