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The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 1

Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 1

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    8.2/10(212 votes)

    #1 - Offred

    S1:E1

    Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.

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    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Birth Day

    S1:E2

    Offred and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine’s baby, prompting Offred to recall her own daughter’s birth. Offred draws closer to Ofglen while dreading a secret meeting with the Commander.

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    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #3 - Late

    S1:E3

    Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.

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  4. Background image for Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #4 - Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

    S1:E4

    Punished by Serena Joy, Offred begins to unravel and reflects on her time with Moira at the Red Center. A complication during the Ceremony threatens Offred’s survival with the Commander and Serena Joy.

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    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Faithful

    S1:E5

    Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.

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  6. Background image for A Woman's Place
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #6 - A Woman's Place

    S1:E6

    A Mexican Ambassador visiting Gilead questions Offred about her life as a Handmaid. Serena Joy reflects on her marriage and the role she once played in Gilead’s inception.

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  8. Background image for The Other Side
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    #7 - The Other Side

    S1:E7

    Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.

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    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #8 - Jezebels

    S1:E8

    The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.

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    8.0/10(59 votes)

    #9 - The Bridge

    S1:E9

    Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.

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    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #10 - Night

    S1:E10

    Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Offred" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by Reed Morano and written by Margaret Atwood, it aired on 4/26/2017. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Birth Day".