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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 1 - The New World
    7.8/10(4639 votes)

    #1 - The New World

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 2 - Sunrise
    7.9/10(3744 votes)

    #2 - Sunrise

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 3 - The Illustrated Woman
    7.6/10(3225 votes)

    #3 - The Illustrated Woman

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    7.9/10(3027 votes)

    #4 - Revelations

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Normal
    7.5/10(2877 votes)

    #5 - The New Normal

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 6 - Three Monkeys
    8.2/10(2937 votes)

    #6 - Three Monkeys

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 7 - Truth
    7.7/10(2701 votes)

    #7 - Truth

    S1:E7

    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

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  9. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 8 - End of the World
    7.9/10(2666 votes)

    #8 - End of the World

    S1:E8

    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

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  10. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 9 - Kindness
    8.4/10(2770 votes)

    #9 - Kindness

    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 10 - A Way Out
    8.5/10(3113 votes)

    #10 - A Way Out

    S1:E10

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The New World" is the best rated episode of "The Man in the High Castle" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 4639 votes. Directed by David Semel and written by Frank Spotnitz, it aired on 1/15/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Sunrise".