The Best Episodes of The Gifted Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(1530 votes)

   #1 - eXploited

   S1:E1012/11/2017

   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

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   Director:Craig Siebels

   Writer:Jim Campolongo
2. 

   8.1/10(1459 votes)

   #2 - threat of eXtinction

   S1:E811/20/2017

   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

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   Director:Steven DePaul

   Writer:Carly Soteras
3. 

   8.1/10(1288 votes)

   #3 - X-roads

   S1:E131/15/2018

   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

   Writers:Jim Garvey, Matt Nix

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   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writers:Jim Garvey, Matt Nix
4. 

   8.0/10(1658 votes)

   #4 - eXit strategy

   S1:E410/23/2017

   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

   Writers:Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin

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   Director:Karen Gaviola

   Writers:Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin
5. 

   7.9/10(2519 votes)

   #5 - eXposed

   S1:E110/2/2017

   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

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   Director:Bryan Singer

   Writer:Matt Nix
6. 

   7.8/10(1378 votes)

   #6 - outfoX

   S1:E912/4/2017

   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

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   Director:Liz Friedlander

   Writer:Brad Marques
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7. 

   7.7/10(1929 votes)

   #7 - rX

   S1:E210/9/2017

   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

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   Director:Len Wiseman

   Writer:Matt Nix
8. 

   7.6/10(1242 votes)

   #8 - 3 X 1

   S1:E111/1/2018

   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

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   Director:David Straiton

   Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor
9. 

   7.6/10(1165 votes)

   #9 - eXtraction

   S1:E121/15/2018

   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

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   Director:Scott Peters

   Writer:Michael Horowitz
10. 

    7.5/10(1685 votes)

    #10 - eXodus

    S1:E310/16/2017

    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

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    Director:Scott Peters

    Writer:Rashad Raisani
11. 

    7.5/10(1491 votes)

    #11 - boXed in

    S1:E510/30/2017

    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

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    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Jim Campolongo
12. 

    7.4/10(1404 votes)

    #12 - got your siX

    S1:E611/6/2017

    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

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    Director:Craig Siebels

    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor
13. 

    7.2/10(1355 votes)

    #13 - eXtreme measures

    S1:E711/13/2017

    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

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    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Michael Horowitz