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The Best Episodes of The Man Who Fell to Earth

Every episode of The Man Who Fell to Earth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Man Who Fell to Earth!

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An extraterrestrial alien arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - New Angels of Promise
    8.1/10(495 votes)

    #1 - New Angels of Promise

    S1:E3

    After a series of shocking events, Justin finally accepts that Faraday's mission is indeed the next step towards her own long-abandoned dream. With the addition of a wild card risk assessor, they finally embark on the journey that takes them further than they ever imagined.

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 9 - As The World Falls Down
    8.1/10(320 votes)

    #2 - As The World Falls Down

    S1:E9

    Faraday and Justin must battle with rogue CIA operative Spencer Clay for their very lives.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 10 - The Man Who Sold The World
    8.1/10(333 votes)

    #3 - The Man Who Sold The World

    S1:E10

    The epic finale, when all secrets are revealed, only to be replaced by deeper mysteries.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, John Hlavin

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  4. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Hallo Spaceboy
    7.7/10(709 votes)

    #4 - Hallo Spaceboy

    S1:E1

    An alien crashes deep into the oil fields of New Mexico with a mission: he has eight hours to find the one woman on earth who can save his species. Together they discover that in order to save his world, they must first save ours.

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet

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  5. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 7 - Cracked Actor
    7.7/10(326 votes)

    #5 - Cracked Actor

    S1:E7

    With the weight of the CIA bearing down on them, Faraday and Justin decide that going public is their only shot at survival. They hatch a desperate plan to save the machine and ensure the safety of Justin's family, even as Justin's faith in Faraday is threatened. 

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed
    7.6/10(503 votes)

    #6 - Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed

    S1:E2

    After the shocking discovery that The Mission is far more complex and dangerous than he believed, and the only human who can guide him abandons him to protect her family and her sanity, Faraday must go it alone, unaware that he's suddenly on the radar of a CIA agent.

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet

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  7. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Under Pressure
    7.6/10(410 votes)

    #7 - Under Pressure

    S1:E4

    Secrets are revealed when Faraday, Justin and Hatch are thrust into the billion-dollar, cutthroat world of Big Tech. Hatch and his sister Edie reconnect over the machine after years of bitter estrangement. The CIA tightens its grip as Faraday comes face to face with a consequence of becoming human. 

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 8 - The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell
    7.6/10(331 votes)

    #8 - The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell

    S1:E8

    A wild shootout leaves the entire group in the hands of a rogue CIA operative obsessed with uncovering Faraday’s true identity.

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 5 - Moonage Daydream
    7.5/10(374 votes)

    #9 - Moonage Daydream

    S1:E5

    Faraday is staggered to discover he's unable to decipher Newton's blueprint for the machine. The mission grinds to a halt until Faraday discovers long buried truths about the relationship between earth and his home planet of Anthea.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Man Who Fell to Earth Season 1 Episode 6 - Changes
    7.5/10(438 votes)

    #10 - Changes

    S1:E6

    In what we would call a love letter to his wife on Anthea, Faraday shares with her the complexities of becoming human.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, Jane Maggs

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Best Episodes Summary

"New Angels of Promise" is the best rated episode of "The Man Who Fell to Earth". It scored 8.1/10 based on 495 votes. Directed by Alex Kurtzman and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "As The World Falls Down".