6.9/10272 votes#1 - Bad Things
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2022
May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible.
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: David Farr
6.8/10225 votes#2 - In This Together
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2022
Midwich is recovering from the blackout when a shocking discovery is made: every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone on May 6th has fallen pregnant. But of graver concern to Dr Susannah Zellaby is the unnerving responses of the pregnant women.
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: David Farr
7.0/10204 votes#3 - The Hive
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2022
Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.
Director: Jennifer Perrott
Writer: Sasha Hails
6.9/10194 votes#4 - Hide and Seek
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2022
Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralise her.
Director: Jennifer Perrott
Writer: Laura Lomas
7.0/10191 votes#5 - Why Are You Lying?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2022
With Susannah ostracised, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile Zoe and Sam are galvanised into action by another miracle.
Director: Jennifer Perrott
Writer: Namsi Khan
6.8/10180 votes#6 - Not an Ice Cream
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2022
Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth.
Director: Börkur Sigþórsson
Writer: David Farr
6.9/10200 votes#7 - Departure
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2022
After more bloodshed, the children plan to leave. Susannah volunteers to go with them and strives to get Cassie to safety. It is evident now that they must be stopped. And there's no easy way out.
Director: Börkur Sigþórsson
Writer: David Farr
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Genres:DramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Network:Sky Max
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Bad Things" is the best rated episode of "The Midwich Cuckoos" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 272 votes. Directed by Alice Troughton and written by David Farr, it aired on 6/2/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "In This Together".