The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(8335 votes)

   #1 - Offred

   S1:E14/26/2017

   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.

   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
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   8.1/10(6423 votes)

   #2 - Birth Day

   S1:E24/26/2017

   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.

   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
3. 

   8.6/10(6391 votes)

   #3 - Late

   S1:E34/26/2017

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

   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
4. 

   8.1/10(5713 votes)

   #4 - Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

   S1:E45/3/2017

   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.

   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
5. 

   8.1/10(5489 votes)

   #5 - Faithful

   S1:E55/10/2017

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

   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Mike Barker

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
6. 

   8.7/10(5797 votes)

   #6 - A Woman's Place

   S1:E65/17/2017

   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.

   Director:Floria Sigismondi

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Floria Sigismondi

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
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7. 

   7.9/10(5412 votes)

   #7 - The Other Side

   S1:E75/24/2017

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

   Director:Floria Sigismondi

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Floria Sigismondi

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
8. 

   8.0/10(5091 votes)

   #8 - Jezebels

   S1:E85/31/2017

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

   Director:Kate Dennis

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Kate Dennis

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
9. 

   8.6/10(5222 votes)

   #9 - The Bridge

   S1:E96/7/2017

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

   Director:Kate Dennis

   Writer:Margaret Atwood

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   Director:Kate Dennis

   Writer:Margaret Atwood
10. 

    9.0/10(6390 votes)

    #10 - Night

    S1:E106/14/2017

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

    Director:Kari Skogland

    Writer:Margaret Atwood

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    Director:Kari Skogland

    Writer:Margaret Atwood