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The Best Episodes of The Premise

Every episode of The Premise ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Premise!

The Best Episodes of The Premise

This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor...
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  1. Background image for Moment of Silence
    8.5/10(611 votes)

    #1 - Moment of Silence

    S1:E2

    A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.

    Director:B.J. Novak
    Writer:B.J. Novak
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  2. Background image for Butt Plug
    8.3/10(294 votes)

    #2 - Butt Plug

    S1:E5

    A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:B.J. Novak
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  3. Background image for Social Justice Sex Tape
    6.9/10(451 votes)

    #3 - Social Justice Sex Tape

    S1:E1

    A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice
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  4. Background image for The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
    6.6/10(289 votes)

    #4 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

    S1:E3

    A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.

    Director:B.J. Novak
    Writer:B.J. Novak
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  5. Background image for The Commenter
    5.8/10(223 votes)

    #5 - The Commenter

    S1:E4

    A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.

    Director:Darya Zhuk
    Writers:B.J. Novak, Jia Tolentino
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Best Episodes Summary

"Moment of Silence" is the best rated episode of "The Premise". It scored 8.5/10 based on 611 votes. Directed by B.J. Novak and written by B.J. Novak, it aired on 9/16/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Butt Plug".