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The Best Episodes of The Institute

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Every episode of The Institute ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Institute!

The Best Episodes of The Institute

When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same...

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  1. Background image for Graduation
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Graduation

    S1:E3

    Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Run
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Run

    S1:E6

    As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Box
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Box

    S1:E4

    As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Fight
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Fight

    S1:E8

    Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Back Half
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Back Half

    S1:E5

    Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Hide
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Hide

    S1:E7

    Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Shots for Dots
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Shots for Dots

    S1:E2

    Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Boy
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #8 - The Boy

    S1:E1

    Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Graduation" is the best rated episode of "The Institute". It scored 9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Brad Turner and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/20/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Run".