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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!

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...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
Network:FOX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"eXposed" is the best rated episode of "The Gifted" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2372 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".

  • eXposed
    7.9/102,372 votes

    #1 - eXposed

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2017

    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

  • rX
    7.7/101,806 votes

    #2 - rX

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2017

    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

  • eXodus
    7.5/101,571 votes

    #3 - eXodus

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2017

    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.

    Director: Scott Peters

    Writer: Rashad Raisani

  • eXit strategy
    8.0/101,549 votes

    #4 - eXit strategy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2017

    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.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin

  • boXed in
    7.6/101,385 votes

    #5 - boXed in

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2017

    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.

    Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer: Jim Campolongo

  • got your siX
    7.4/101,302 votes

    #6 - got your siX

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2017

    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.

    Director: Craig Siebels

    Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor

  • eXtreme measures
    7.2/101,253 votes

    #7 - eXtreme measures

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2017

    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.

    Director: Stephen Surjik

    Writer: Michael Horowitz

  • threat of eXtinction
    8.1/101,356 votes

    #8 - threat of eXtinction

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2017

    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.

    Director: Steven DePaul

    Writer: Carly Soteras

  • outfoX
    7.8/101,273 votes

    #9 - outfoX

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2017

    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.

    Director: Liz Friedlander

    Writer: Brad Marques

  • eXploited
    8.4/101,425 votes

    #10 - eXploited

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2017

    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.

    Director: Craig Siebels

    Writer: Jim Campolongo

  • 3 X 1
    7.6/101,145 votes

    #11 - 3 X 1

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2018

    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.

    Director: David Straiton

    Writer: Melinda Hsu Taylor

  • eXtraction
    7.6/101,068 votes

    #12 - eXtraction

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2018

    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.

    Director: Scott Peters

    Writer: Michael Horowitz

  • X-roads
    8.1/101,196 votes

    #13 - X-roads

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2018

    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.

    Director: Stephen Surjik

    Writer: Jim Garvey, Matt Nix