The Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle Season 1
Every episode of The Man in the High Castle Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle Season 1!
Explore what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Man in the High Castle" season 1 is "The New World", rated 7.8/10 from 4360 user votes. It was directed by David Semel and written by Frank Spotnitz. "The New World" aired on 1/15/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sunrise".
7.8/10 4,360 votes#1 - The New World
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2015
Joe Blake, a resistance fighter, leaves German New York with cargo for neutral Colorado. In Japanese San Francisco, Juliana Crane receives footage of the Allies winning the war and a bus ticket to Colorado from her sister. There, she meets Joe. Joe reveals a dark secret.
Director: David Semel
Writer: Frank Spotnitz
7.9/10 3,508 votes#2 - Sunrise
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2015
Juliana and Joe are becoming closer and closer in the neutral Rocky Mountain states. Juliana finds a job in a local cafe and receives information of a mysterious King James bible in a local bookshop. Frank is tortured and interrogateed by the Japanese Occupation Military Police back home to know about Juliana's whereabouts.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Frank Spotnitz
7.6/10 3,005 votes#3 - The Illustrated Woman
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2015
Joe and Juliana must act quickly as a vicious bounty hunter known as The Marshal arrives in Canon City. Tagomi makes plans with Wegener to pass valuable secrets from the Reich, and Frank plots his revenge against the Japanese.
Director: Ken Olin
Writer: Thomas Schnauz, Evan Wright
7.9/10 2,829 votes#4 - Revelations
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2015
Joe is increasingly torn between duty and his growing feelings for Juliana. While Ed tries to stop Frank from making an irrevocable decision, Smith's investigation is interrupted when he has trouble with his witness, and Tagomi's plan goes awry as events take a dramatic turn at the Crown Prince's speech.
Director: Michael Rymer
Writer: Jace Richdale, Thomas Schnauz
7.5/10 2,688 votes#5 - The New Normal
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2015
Juliana returns home, only to discover new clues that lead her closer to unraveling the mystery behind the films. Meanwhile, Joe faces a tough debriefing upon his return home. Kido begins his investigation into the events surrounding the Crown Prince's speech, while Tagomi and Wegener make a last-ditch attempt to complete their mission.
Director: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Rob Williams
8.2/10 2,747 votes#6 - Three Monkeys
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2015
Joe celebrates VA day at Smith's house. Juliana accepts a job working for Tagomi as she continues her search for answers. Smith invites an old friend to join the celebrations with surprising results.
Director: Nelson McCormick
Writer: Rob Williams
7.7/10 2,524 votes#7 - Truth
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2015
Juliana makes a startling discovery about her sister's death. Frank reflects on recent events and makes an important decision about his future, and Tagomi gains greater insight into Juliana's past.
Director: Brad Anderson
Writer: Emma Frost
7.9/10 2,490 votes#8 - End of the World
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2015
Juliana and Frank make plans to escape the Pacific States, only to be dragged back into danger by Joe as he tries to retrieve a new film. Meanwhile, Smith's loyalty is put to the ultimate test when confronted with a startling family discovery.
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Walon Green
8.4/10 2,592 votes#9 - Kindness
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2015
With time running out, a desperate Frank is forced to put his life on the line to help Joe. The pieces finally fall into place for Smith as he uncovers who was behind the assassination attempt. Tagomi is devastated when he's confronted with the consequences of his scheming, and Kido's investigation takes a dramatic turn when he makes an important discovery.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Jace Richdale
8.5/10 2,921 votes#10 - A Way Out
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2015
As revelations abound, Juliana is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. Wegener returns to Germany to carry out his mission. Smith risks becoming the prey as he goes hunting with his assassin, and Kido desperately tries to close his investigation before his time runs out.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Rob Williams