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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Premise Season 1 Episode 2 - Moment of Silence
    8.5/10(615 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

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  2. The Premise Season 1 Episode 5 - 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

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  3. The Premise Season 1 Episode 1 - Social Justice Sex Tape
    6.9/10(452 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.

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  4. The Premise Season 1 Episode 3 - 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

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  5. The Premise Season 1 Episode 4 - 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.

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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 615 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".