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The Best Episodes of The Mosquito Coast Season 1

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

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.

Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:Apple TV+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Mosquito Coast" season 1 is "Light Out", rated 7.8/10 from 961 user votes. It was directed by Rupert Wyatt and written by Neil Cross, Tom Bissell. "Light Out" aired on 4/30/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "foxes and coyotes".

  • Light Out
    7.8/10 961 votes

    #1 - Light Out

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2021

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

    Director: Rupert Wyatt

    Writer: Neil Cross, Tom Bissell

  • foxes and coyotes
    7.9/10 852 votes

    #2 - foxes and coyotes

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2021

    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

  • Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
    7.2/10 694 votes

    #3 - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2021

    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.

    Director: Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer: Neil Cross, Ian Scott McCullough

  • Bus Stop
    7.3/10 650 votes

    #4 - Bus Stop

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/14/2021

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

    Director: Natalia Beristáin

    Writer: Michael D. Fuller

  • Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola
    6.6/10 601 votes

    #5 - Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/21/2021

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

    Director: Natalia Beristáin, Tinge Krishnan

    Writer: Anya Leta

  • Calaca
    7.1/10 526 votes

    #6 - Calaca

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2021

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

    Director: Natalia Beristáin

    Writer: Emmy Grinwis

  • The Glass Sandwich
    7.5/10 571 votes

    #7 - The Glass Sandwich

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/4/2021

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

    Director: Clare Kilner

    Writer: Gideon Yago