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The Best Episodes of The Mosquito Coast

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The Best Episodes of The Mosquito Coast

Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.

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  1. Background image for foxes and coyotes
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #1 - foxes and coyotes

    S1:E2

    The Foxes enlist the help of two coyotes who promise to take them across the U.S. border into Mexico.

    Director:Rupert Wyatt
    Writer:Neil Cross
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  2. Background image for The Counterfeiters
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Counterfeiters

    S2:E9

    Allie and Margot forge different paths to secure their family’s future. Dina lays low at a luxury resort and considers a path of her own.

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  3. Background image for Light Out
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Light Out

    S1:E1

    When the U.S. government finally tracks them down, the off-the-grid Fox family flees to begin a new life.

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  4. Background image for A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair

    S2:E4

    Margot pursues a course of action that threatens to tear the family apart. Charlie has a dangerous encounter that jeopardizes everyone’s safety.

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  5. Background image for Positive, Front-Facing Optics
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Positive, Front-Facing Optics

    S2:E5

    Allie is forced to complete a dangerous task for Casa Roja’s landlord. An unexpected guest throws Margot and the kids’ lives into disarray.

    Writer:Evan Katz
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  6. Background image for Bus Stop
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Bus Stop

    S1:E4

    The Foxes seek refuge in an opulent hacienda, where a family’s all-powerful matriarch sees them as pawns in her own game.

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  8. Background image for Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

    S1:E3

    With the Feds closing in on them, the Foxes and Chuy must cross the desert on foot—and face adversity both natural and man-made.

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  9. Background image for Goat Head Taco
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Goat Head Taco

    S2:E6

    New revelations about Casa Roja leave Allie trapped working with a local drug lord, forcing Margot to take the family’s future into her hands.

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  10. Background image for The Burning of Judas
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Burning of Judas

    S2:E7

    Allie makes a discovery that could change his family’s fortunes forever. Margot gets close to Richard in hopes of earning his trust.

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  11. Background image for Eulogy
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Eulogy

    S2:E10

    The Foxes reunite to determine the family’s future when an unexpected crisis threatens to end their journey once and for all.

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  12. Background image for Least Concern Species
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Least Concern Species

    S2:E2

    After a storm capsizes their boat, the Foxes work to repair it so they won't be stranded by rising waters in an unforgiving jungle.

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  13. Background image for Talk About the Weather
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Talk About the Weather

    S2:E3

    The Foxes find refuge in an isolated jungle haven, but difficulties integrating with the community leave the family torn about whether to stay.

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  14. Background image for Calaca
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Calaca

    S1:E6

    Held captive by a shadowy organization, Allie and Margot must find a way to escape and get back to their kids.

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  15. Background image for The Glass Sandwich
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #14 - The Glass Sandwich

    S1:E7

    The Foxes are forced into a crisis that will either bring them back together or tear them apart forever. Season finale.

    Director:Clare Kilner
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  16. Background image for Dead Totems
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Dead Totems

    S2:E8

    Charlie and Allie trek through the jungle to uncover Guillermo’s secret. Margot learns Richard’s true intentions at Casa Roja.

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  17. Background image for Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola

    S1:E5

    Arriving in Mexico City, the Fox parents attempt to connect with Allie’s mysterious contact while the kids get into trouble.

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  18. Background image for The Damage Done
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - The Damage Done

    S2:E1

    While venturing deep into the jungle, Allie and Margot reveal the truth about how they became fugitives from the U.S. government.

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Best Episodes Summary

"foxes and coyotes" is the best rated episode of "The Mosquito Coast". It scored 7.8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Rupert Wyatt and written by Neil Cross, it aired on 4/30/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Counterfeiters".