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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gifted Season 1 Episode 10 - eXploited
    8.4/10(1533 votes)

    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.

    Director:Craig Siebels
    Writer:Jim Campolongo

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  2. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 8 - threat of eXtinction
    8.1/10(1464 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writer:Carly Soteras

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  3. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 13 - X-roads
    8.1/10(1290 votes)

    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.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writers:Jim Garvey, Matt Nix

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  4. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 4 - eXit strategy
    8.0/10(1661 votes)

    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.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin

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  5. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 1 - eXposed
    7.9/10(2531 votes)

    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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  6. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 9 - outfoX
    7.8/10(1381 votes)

    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.

    Director:Liz Friedlander
    Writer:Brad Marques

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  7. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 2 - rX
    7.7/10(1936 votes)

    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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  8. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 11 - 3 X 1
    7.6/10(1245 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  9. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 12 - eXtraction
    7.6/10(1167 votes)

    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.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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  10. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 3 - eXodus
    7.5/10(1689 votes)

    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.

    Director:Scott Peters
    Writer:Rashad Raisani

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  11. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 5 - boXed in
    7.5/10(1495 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
    Writer:Jim Campolongo

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  12. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 6 - got your siX
    7.4/10(1408 votes)

    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.

    Director:Craig Siebels
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  13. The Gifted Season 1 Episode 7 - eXtreme measures
    7.2/10(1360 votes)

    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.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"eXploited" is the best rated episode of The Gifted season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,533 votes. Directed by Craig Siebels and written by Jim Campolongo, it aired on December 11, 2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "threat of eXtinction".