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The Best Episodes of The Owl House Season 1

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

An animated fantasy-comedy series that follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting.

Genres:AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & AdventureComedyKids

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Owl House" season 1 is "A Lying Witch and a Warden", rated 7.7/10 from 1594 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Sandoval and written by Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine. "A Lying Witch and a Warden" aired on 1/10/2020 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Witches Before Wizards".

  • A Lying Witch and a Warden
    7.7/10 1,594 votes

    #1 - A Lying Witch and a Warden

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2020

    Luz, a self-assured teenage girl, accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. In order to get home, Luz must help them with a mission.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine

  • Witches Before Wizards
    7.3/10 1,416 votes

    #2 - Witches Before Wizards

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2020

    When an ancient wizard gives Luz a map for a mystical quest, she wonders if she is actually a Chosen One.

    Director: Stu Livingston

    Writer: Rachel Vine

  • I Was a Teenage Abomination
    7.8/10 1,385 votes

    #3 - I Was a Teenage Abomination

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2020

    Luz sneaks into the local magic school to help a friend and makes a new enemy in the process.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Dana Terrace, John Bailey Owen

  • The Intruder
    8.1/10 1,355 votes

    #4 - The Intruder

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2020

    Luz and King have to defend the Owl House from a mysterious intruder.

    Director: Stu Livingston

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Manuel Jesse Nieto Jr.

  • Covention
    8.5/10 1,542 votes

    #5 - Covention

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020

    Luz's lesson about witch covens goes awry when she finds herself thrust into a witch's duel.

    Director: Stu Livingston, Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Charley Feldman

  • Hooty's Moving Hassle
    7.5/10 1,264 votes

    #6 - Hooty's Moving Hassle

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2020

    When Luz, Willow and Gus accidentally animate the Owl House, the house runs amok around Bonesborough.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Jeff Trammell, Charley Feldman, John Bailey Owen

  • Lost in Language
    8.5/10 1,506 votes

    #7 - Lost in Language

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2020

    While checking out the library, Luz's pranks lead to unintended consequences.

    Director: Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Zach Marcus

  • Once Upon a Swap
    7.1/10 1,281 votes

    #8 - Once Upon a Swap

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2020

    A simple disagreement leads to a complex situation when Eda, King, and Luz triple-down on a wager.

    Director: Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Charley Feldman

  • Something Ventured, Someone Framed
    7.6/10 1,223 votes

    #9 - Something Ventured, Someone Framed

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2020

    When Gus sneaks Luz into Hexside School to present at the Human Appreciation Society, Luz sees a side of the school she didn't expect.

    Director: Sabrina Cotugno

    Writer: Zach Marcus

  • Escape of the Palisman
    7.5/10 1,216 votes

    #10 - Escape of the Palisman

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/20/2020

    When an adventure with Eda's staff goes awry, Luz and her friends have to earn the staff back from a mysterious forest creature, or lose the staff forever.

    Director: Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, John Bailey Owen

  • Sense and Insensitivity
    7.3/10 1,187 votes

    #11 - Sense and Insensitivity

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/11/2020

    When King becomes a bestselling author, he learns a valuable lesson in reading the fine print.

    Director: Stu Livingston

    Writer: Zach Marcus

  • Adventures in the Elements
    8.5/10 1,263 votes

    #12 - Adventures in the Elements

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/18/2020

    Luz needs to learn a new spell, so Eda takes her to the most magical place on the island to train.

    Director: Sabrina Cotugno

    Writer: Dana Terrace, John Bailey Owen

  • The First Day
    8.4/10 1,225 votes

    #13 - The First Day

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/25/2020

    During Luz’s first day of Magic School, curiosity gets the best of her, and she finds herself thrown into the Delinquent Track, where she’s not allowed to learn magic.

    Director: Sabrina Cotugno

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine, Zach Marcus, John Bailey Owen

  • Really Small Problems
    7.0/10 1,199 votes

    #14 - Really Small Problems

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/1/2020

    King confides in a carnival fortuneteller who makes his dream come true, but it comes at a cost.

    Director: Stu Livingston

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Zach Marcus

  • Understanding Willow
    9.0/10 1,515 votes

    #15 - Understanding Willow

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/1/2020

    Luz, Willow and Amity take a trip down memory lane.

    Director: Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: John Bailey Owen

  • Enchanting Grom Fright
    9.3/10 1,800 votes

    #16 - Enchanting Grom Fright

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/8/2020

    Luz experiences Grom, Hexside’s version of Prom, and it’s not what she expects.

    Director: Stu Livingston

    Writer: Molly Knox Ostertag

  • Wing It Like Witches
    8.5/10 1,273 votes

    #17 - Wing It Like Witches

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/15/2020

    Not your average underdog story.

    Director: Sabrina Cotugno

    Writer: Rachel Vine, Molly Knox Ostertag

  • Agony of a Witch
    9.5/10 1,670 votes

    #18 - Agony of a Witch

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/22/2020

    On a school field trip to the mysterious Emperor’s Castle, Luz strays from the group and into danger.

    Director: Aminder Dhaliwal

    Writer: John Bailey Owen

  • Young Blood, Old Souls
    9.1/10 1,406 votes

    #19 - Young Blood, Old Souls

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/29/2020

    Luz’s skills as a witch are put to the test when she attempts the impossible.

    Director: Stephen Sandoval

    Writer: Dana Terrace, Rachel Vine