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The Best Episodes of The Path Season 1

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

The Path explores the unknown and mysterious world of the cult-like Meyerist Movement in upstate New York. At the center of the movement lies Eddie, a conflicted husband; Sarah, his devoted wife; and Cal, an ambitious leader. We follow each as they contend with deep issues involving relationships, faith, and power.

Genre:Drama
Network:Hulu

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Path" season 1 is "What the Fire Throws", rated 7.5/10 from 552 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "What the Fire Throws" aired on 3/30/2016 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Era of the Way".

  • What the Fire Throws
    7.5/10 552 votes

    #1 - What the Fire Throws

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/30/2016

    A man who converts to a controversial following suffers from a crisis of faith.

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  • The Era of the Way
    7.8/10 416 votes

    #2 - The Era of the Way

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/30/2016

    Eddie and Sarah begin the Infidelity Rehab Program, while Hawk makes a new friend in Ashley, a popular girl his age who needs help with her family’s finances. Meanwhile, Cal offers to help a wealthy donor’s drug-addicted son.

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  • A Homecoming
    7.8/10 348 votes

    #3 - A Homecoming

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/6/2016

    Cal visits his estranged mother with the intent of putting her in an assisted living facility. Miranda Frank is brought to the New York compound to unburden, and with Cal gone, Sarah chooses to confront Miranda alone.

    Director: N/A

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  • The Future
    7.7/10 307 votes

    #4 - The Future

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/2016

    The compound receives a visit from two of The Movement’s elders for its annual Ascension Day picnic. Their arrival calls Cal’s leadership and the future of The Movement into question. During the festivities, Abe learns of Mary Cox’s troubled past, and Hawk decides to take a step closer to Ashley.

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  • The Hole
    7.7/10 278 votes

    #5 - The Hole

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2016

    Upon learning about Hawk’s ongoing relationship with Ashley, Eddie and Sarah find themselves at odds. Meanwhile, Abe meets with Alison and suspects The Movement may be involved in criminal activity. Hawk tries to break up with Ashley. After confronting Sarah, Cal returns to the Ridge estate to declare his support for her actions.

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  • Breaking and Entering
    7.8/10 271 votes

    #6 - Breaking and Entering

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2016

    After Ashley’s family is evicted, Hawk brings them home for shelter. Faced with her son’s relationship to an IS, Sarah goes on a personal mission to answer questions from her past. Cal asserts his leadership and makes a bold political decision for The Movement.

    Director: N/A

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  • Refugees
    8.3/10 303 votes

    #7 - Refugees

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2016

    After Cal’s actions beckon a swarm of media attention to the compound, Sarah and the elders question his tactics. Cal discovers Eddie’s secret relationship with Alison. Feeling his control slip away, Cal spirals into a rage and leaves Sarah to address the congregation on her own.

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  • The Shore
    8.0/10 276 votes

    #8 - The Shore

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2016

    Eddie brings Hawk along on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, while Cal struggles with the ugly reality of his own violent tendencies. Nicole’s labor becomes troubled, and Sarah performs a miracle to save the child. Cal, in a moment of weakness, tells Sarah a secret about Eddie.

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  • A Room with a View
    8.5/10 301 votes

    #9 - A Room with a View

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2016

    Sarah meets with Alison Kemp after discovering Eddie’s burner phone. Eddie and Hawk return home, and Sarah confronts Eddie about his crisis of faith. Cal asks Sarah to be his second- in-command. Someone from the organization’s past returns.

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  • The Miracle
    8.1/10 291 votes

    #10 - The Miracle

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2016

    Eddie faces exile after his crisis of faith is discovered by The Movement. Cal delivers the final three rungs of The Ladder to the congregation, while Sarah learns a dark secret about The Movement. Eddie, seeking answers, travels to Peru where he uncovers a shocking truth.

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