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The Best Episodes of The Morning Show Season 1

Every episode of The Morning Show Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Morning Show Season 1!

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.

Genre:Drama
Network:Apple TV+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Morning Show" season 1 is "In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning", rated 8.1/10 from 4661 user votes. It was directed by Mimi Leder and written by Kerry Ehrin, Jay Carson. "In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning" aired on 11/1/2019 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Seat at the Table".

  • In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning
    8.1/10 4,661 votes

    #1 - In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019

    America’s favorite morning news show is thrown into crisis when it becomes the news.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Jay Carson

  • A Seat at the Table
    8.5/10 4,001 votes

    #2 - A Seat at the Table

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019

    Alex engages in contract negotiations as she prepares to accept an award. Bradley is courted for a new opportunity.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: N/A

  • Chaos Is the New Cocaine
    8.2/10 3,656 votes

    #3 - Chaos Is the New Cocaine

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019

    In a weekend of turmoil, TMS scrambles to prepare for its new future.

    Director: David Frankel

    Writer: Erica Lipez

  • That Woman
    8.8/10 3,916 votes

    #4 - That Woman

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2019

    TMS experiences severe growing pains as it embarks on a new era.

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Adam Milch

  • No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around
    8.0/10 3,353 votes

    #5 - No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2019

    A looming article threatens to upend the TMS power structure.

    Director: David Frankel

    Writer: Torrey Speer

  • The Pendulum Swings
    8.0/10 3,181 votes

    #6 - The Pendulum Swings

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2019

    TMS covers the California wildfires, while Alex and Bradley struggle to keep their relationship from going up in flames.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kristen Layden

  • Open Waters
    8.1/10 2,974 votes

    #7 - Open Waters

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2019

    Bradley is presented with an opportunity that could jeopardize her tenuous, newfound bond with Alex. Meanwhile, Jason and Alex share the news about their divorce with their daughter Lizzy, which she understandably doesn't take too well.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Jeff Augustin

  • Lonely at the Top
    8.6/10 3,535 votes

    #8 - Lonely at the Top

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2019

    TMS celebrates the birthday of one of their own as the country struggles with a tragic event.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: J.C. Lee

  • Play the Queen
    8.5/10 3,092 votes

    #9 - Play the Queen

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2019

    New alliances are formed and old bonds are revived as TMS is forced to reckon with its past.

    Director: Kevin Bray

    Writer: Erica Lipez, Alison G. Vingiano

  • The Interview
    9.6/10 7,809 votes

    #10 - The Interview

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/2019

    TMS faces a fateful day as a plan to shake up UBA is set in motion.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin