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The Best Episodes of The One I Love Season 1

Every episode of The One I Love Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The One I Love Season 1!

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Erkan Aldur, a young man from a wealthy Istanbul family, is stationed in eastern Turkey to complete his mandatory military service in a remote, earthquake-stricken region. In this harsh and unfamiliar landscape, he meets Dicle,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The One I Love Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    S1:E12

    Even though Erkan confessed his love, Dicle is heartbroken. What relieves her anger is learning that her child is alive. But this doesn't solve everything. Dicle is determined to get a divorce. Realizing this, Burçin changes tactics. She pretends to be on Dicle's side. For Dicle, it's no longer just about survival, but about living her own life. Burçin will support her through the legal process, but learns that the divorce will be difficult. Dicle needs a powerful bargaining chip. For Erkan, the gap between what he says and what he feels corners him more than ever. He's not only afraid of losing Dicle, but he's also ready to confront anyone who stands between them, and he tries to convince Dicle to change her mind. In the end, he makes a decision. Meanwhile, in the Aldur household, İnci, facing backlash from everyone for what she did to Dicle, devises another plan to deflect criticism. This plan leaves Esat in an even more difficult position.

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  2. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    S1:E14

    Dicle faces a new dilemma when she learns the truth about her sister, whom she has mourned for years. On one side is Kadir, who told her the truth, and on the other is Erkan, who kept the truth from her. But when she confronts Erkan, learning that her sister is indeed alive is a devastating blow for Dicle. After this devastation, Dicle tries to recover and remains strong and hopeful in her quest to find her sister. Hamdi's death casts a dark cloud over the Aldur family; grief, anger, and reckoning mingle in the mansion. Esat makes an irreversible decision, while İnci finds herself paying the price for her actions. Ferman, meanwhile, silently pursues his dark plans. He is consumed with rage both upon learning of Derya's survival and because Civan kept this truth from him. His anger, especially towards Civan, leads to a major confrontation between the two.

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  3. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ferman's sudden arrival at the mansion pushes the entire family into a corner, triggering a major fracture within the Aldur household. The exposure of İnci's schemes deepens the conflict, and for the first time, Esat turns his anger directly against her. The punishment he imposes is one she cannot accept. Meanwhile, Dicle is forced to face the fears she has spent her life avoiding, once again carrying the weight of everything that has happened. With a key investment falling apart, Erkan finds himself trapped between two fronts: his family's future and Dicle's safety. As pressure mounts, the powerful leverage in Ferman's hands drives everyone into an unexpected dead end, making the tension in the mansion increasingly dangerous. Despite Erkan's efforts to protect her, a truth about the past shakes Dicle deeply, leaving her lost and uncertain. Determined to secure her happiness, Erkan takes action only to find himself on the edge of a secret with no way back.

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  4. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    S1:E10

    As the buried secrets of the past are revealed one by one, the balance of power at Aldur Mansion is disrupted. Ferman directs his anger not only at Dicle but also at Feride, who supports her, creating great chaos in the mansion. Losing control, Ferman, facing an unexpected force, plans new moves to protect himself and his dominance. Years later, Erkan is shaken by what he learns and finds himself in a difficult dilemma regarding Dicle's well-being. Dicle, burdened by her past mistake, is on the verge of making a decision she can't explain to anyone, and faces great dangers on her solo journey. To save Dicle and restore her to her former self, Erkan is drawn into a path he never wanted to take.

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  5. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.0/10(54 votes)

    S1:E7

    After the accident, the Aldur family is thrown into crisis at the hospital. Dicle escapes with minor injuries, but Burçin's condition remains uncertain. Tension rises when Ferman is revealed to be behind the accident. While the family places the blame on Dicle, she carries the guilt herself, wishing only for Burçin to survive. Trying to recover, Dicle stays at the Aldur Life Center, while Erkan manages the situation and takes steps to protect her. With nowhere left to go, Ferman secretly hides in the Aldur mansion, a truth known only to Civan, making the danger even greater. As Burçin begins to recover, the balance shifts once more. Choosing to stay at the mansion during her healing, she places Dicle in a difficult position as tensions grow between them. With the divorce approaching, Erkan's feelings become increasingly conflicted, while Dicle quietly prepares to let go. But unexpected events on the day of the hearing leave everyone shaken.

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  6. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    S1:E8

    Erkan's unexpected decision in court shakes not only his own life but also the order within the Aldur family. What begins in the courtroom quickly turns into a harsh confrontation at home, pushing his relationship with Dicle to a point of no return and opening the door to a new chapter for everyone. Dicle takes responsibility for what has happened. Believing that Erkan has turned against his family because of her, she chooses to make a life-changing decision, one that pulls her into a loneliness she has never known. Caught between his family and Dicle, Erkan struggles to regain control, unaware that his attempts to protect her are only pushing her deeper into a dead end. While Burçin turns her anger into action, Ferman prepares a new move from within, joined by an unexpected ally. Just as Dicle and Erkan begin to rebuild their lives, a sudden visit disrupts everything once again.

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  7. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    S1:E11

    Following the dark attack, Civan fights for his life while the others survive. This incident causes Nilüfer to question her feelings for Civan, while Erkan and Dicle's fates become intertwined once again. On the other hand, the Aldur family is shaken not only by the attack but also by the shadows of the past. The big secret that stopped Fikret shows him that at this point, he shouldn't destroy Erkan, but win him over. However, after what has happened, this is not easy at all. Esat confronts Fikret because of what happened to his family. İnci becomes tense whenever her family comes face-to-face with Fikret because of a secret from the past. However, she takes action, especially against Fatoş, based on another piece of information she has learned.

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  8. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    S1:E3

    To save both his life and Dicle's, Erkan is forced to strike a deal with Ferman and returns to the mansion with her at his side. But they are not alone. Civan secretly enters the house as a driver, hiding that he is Dicle's brother in order to watch them and prevent their marriage from ending. Esat and İnci are pleased to have their son back, yet Dicle quickly realizes the mansion brings new trials. The greatest obstacle is İnci, who does not want her there and begins laying fresh traps. When the Aldur family starts preparing for the divorce, they discover it will not be as easy as expected. Caught between the divorce and his advancing engagement to Burçin, Erkan resorts to a plan he believes will remain hidden. Instead, it pushes Dicle into deep heartbreak and changes everything between them.

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  9. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    S1:E4

    The marriage of Dicle and Erkan, known only to those outside the Aldur family, is leaked to the press through Tahir and quickly spreads across the entire country. Dicle, upon learning that the document Erkan had her sign was a divorce paper, is utterly devastated. While Erkan works on uncovering who leaked the news, he tries to explain the truth to Burçin and mend their relationship. Burçin demands that the engagement happen immediately and that she be shown to the entire country as the "real bride". For this to come to pass, Dicle must announce at the engagement night that the marriage is merely a formality. The engagement ceremony, held in the shadow of paparazzi cameras, takes on an entirely different dimension with Dicle's shocking statement that surprises everyone. At the end of the night, the unexpected decision Dicle makes for her own life becomes the beginning of the unease that settles in Erkan's heart.

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  10. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S1:E5

    Upon learning of Dicle and Kadir's decision to marry, Erkan begins to question his feelings toward Dicle for the first time. Though he hasn't yet fully grasped his emotions, he finds himself constantly trailing Dicle, waiting for an explanation from her. But this time, Dicle is resolute; she gives Erkan no quarter. Influenced by someone within the family who appears friendly but subtly steers others toward their own interests, Dicle resolves to stand on her own two feet and starts working at the company. In addition to honing her reading and writing skills, she begins her first steps toward forging a new identity for herself. As Dicle grapples with the heartbreak Erkan left behind while clinging to the hope of rebuilding her life, her growing strength only fuels the anger of her brothers upon hearing of her marriage plans. In particular, Ferman's shadowy scheme with Fikret threatens to upend everyone's lives and snuff out Dicle's newly budding hopes once more.

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  11. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    S1:E6

    As soon as Erkan receives the news that Kadir has been shot, he sets off in a rage toward the location sent by Ferman. Dicle, believing that everything that's happened is her fault, doesn't want to leave Erkan alone. Despite all his attempts to stop her, she stands her ground against him and they go together, risking the danger. At the end of the night, Erkan finds himself cornered on two fronts: on one side, his family's honor; on the other, Kadir's life. Unwilling to lose either, Erkan is forced to devise a strategic game. Dicle, meanwhile, is crushed under the weight of what has happened. When she questions what has befallen her, she arrives at a single conclusion: to prevent harm from coming to others, she must take her fate into her own hands. During this process, Burçin appears to support Dicle. Her true aim, however, is to expose Erkan's feelings for Dicle. One of the dangerous plans she hatches under the guise of friendship backfires and leads to a major disaster.

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  12. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    S1:E13

    Erkan, shaken by Kadir's declaration of love, succumbs to his anger; meanwhile, a video that Dicle encounters turns everything upside down. Devastated by what she sees, Dicle is caught between her heart and reality, while Erkan tries to find a way to convince Dicle that the video is not real. Unaware that her malicious intentions will eventually backfire, Burçin plays the role of an innocent, but the revelation of the secret she and Tahir have been hiding teaches her a life lesson. Ferman, with his new trump cards, continues to disrupt everyone's order in the mansion, and his new plan has an effect on Nilüfer and Civan. While Erkan tries to convince Dicle, he also believes he needs to take precautions regarding Burçin and confronts Hamdi. However, another piece of information Hamdi learns prompts him to launch an attack against the Aldur family. In the great showdown between the families, a move made by İnci becomes the first link in an irreversible chain of disaster.

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  13. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S1:E15

    Dicle finally learns the identity of her older sister, whom she has longed to see for years, but Feride's inability to remember her past poses a significant obstacle for Dicle. Most importantly, Feride's distant attitude towards her past is an insurmountable barrier for Dicle. Meanwhile, Feride uncovers crucial information about her past; she also learns more about those who harmed her. There are other lives that need saving. Dicle, Erkan, and Tahir help her on this journey, but in doing so, they risk great danger. In the end, an unexpected person saves them. Esat is serious about his decision to divorce İnci. Opening a new chapter in his life, Esat's decision also sparks conflict among his children. Tahir, closely observing the connection between Fikret and Erkan, takes a concrete step to dispel his suspicions.

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  14. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(135 votes)

    S1:E1

    Born and raised in a remote mountain cabin, Dicle lives under the suffocating control of her ruthless brothers, almost like a prisoner. She has never stepped beyond the small garden of the cabin where she lives with her mother and remains completely unfamiliar with the outside world. When a devastating earthquake strikes the region, her path crosses with Erkan, who has left behind his comfortable life in Istanbul to complete his military service out of a sense of duty. Fate binds their lives together in bloodshed, and to save Dicle from an honor killing, Erkan is forced to marry her. With her innocent heart, Dicle believes the marriage is real. Yet Erkan knows that once his service ends, his family has already arranged another future for him. To protect her, he must take Dicle, who cannot even read or write, to Istanbul.

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  15. The One I Love Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(109 votes)

    S1:E2

    Erkan's decision to bring Dicle to the mansion upsets the balance of the Aldur household. He tries to keep their marriage hidden from both his family and Burçin's, but the truth cannot stay secret for long. When it comes out, a harsh confrontation with his father follows. Erkan's refusal to marry Burçin sparks a serious conflict, and after a heated argument, he chooses to leave the house, taking Dicle with him. Arriving in Istanbul, Dicle finds herself lost in a life she does not understand, holding on to the only person she knows. Erkan, uncertain and under pressure, settles with her temporarily while trying to figure out what to do next. Meanwhile, Esat works to bring his son back home, at the same time İnci secretly puts her own plan into motion, one that would not only bring Erkan back but also push Dicle out of their lives. When unexpected visitors arrive at their door, the pressure around them tightens.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 12" is the best rated episode of "The One I Love" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/7/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 14".