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The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6

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The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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    7.9/10(2.1k votes)

    #1 - Train

    S6:E1

    June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

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    Director:Elisabeth Moss
    Writers:Bruce Miller, Nika Castillo
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    7.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - Exile

    S6:E2

    June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

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    Director:Elisabeth Moss
    Writer:J. Holtham
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    7.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - Devotion

    S6:E3

    June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.

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    Director:David Lester
    Writers:Nina Fiore, John Herrera
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    6.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - Promotion

    S6:E4

    June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence

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    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Jacey Heldrich
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    7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - Janine

    S6:E5

    June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.

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    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Ubah Mohamed
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    7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - Surprise

    S6:E6

    June hides in an unexpected place.

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    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Aly Monroe
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    8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #7 - Shattered

    S6:E7

    After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.

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    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:Katherine Collins
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    8.5/10(2.4k votes)

    #8 - Exodus

    S6:E8

    June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.

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    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:Yahlin Chang
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    9.1/10(4.0k votes)

    #9 - Execution

    S6:E9

    June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

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    Director:Elisabeth Moss
    Writer:Eric Tuchman
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    5.7/10(4.0k votes)

    #10 - The Handmaid's Tale

    S6:E10

    June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

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    Director:Elisabeth Moss
    Writer:Bruce Miller

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Train" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2062 votes. Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by Bruce Miller, Nika Castillo, it aired on 4/8/2025. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Exile".