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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Path Season 1 Episode 1 - What the Fire Throws
    7.5/10(556 votes)

    #1 - What the Fire Throws

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Path Season 1 Episode 2 - The Era of the Way
    7.8/10(422 votes)

    #2 - The Era of the Way

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Path Season 1 Episode 3 - A Homecoming
    7.7/10(353 votes)

    #3 - A Homecoming

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Path Season 1 Episode 4 - The Future
    7.6/10(311 votes)

    #4 - The Future

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Path Season 1 Episode 5 - The Hole
    7.7/10(282 votes)

    #5 - The Hole

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Path Season 1 Episode 6 - Breaking and Entering
    7.8/10(275 votes)

    #6 - Breaking and Entering

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Path Season 1 Episode 7 - Refugees
    8.3/10(307 votes)

    #7 - Refugees

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Path Season 1 Episode 8 - The Shore
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    #8 - The Shore

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Path Season 1 Episode 9 - A Room with a View
    8.5/10(307 votes)

    #9 - A Room with a View

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Path Season 1 Episode 10 - The Miracle
    8.1/10(295 votes)

    #10 - The Miracle

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What the Fire Throws" is the best rated episode of "The Path" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 556 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Era of the Way".