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

The Best Episodes of The Premise Season 1

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. 8.5/10(605 votes)

    #1 - Moment of Silence

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:B.J. Novak
    Writer:B.J. Novak
  2. 8.3/10(292 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.

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    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:B.J. Novak
  3. 6.9/10(447 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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    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice
  4. 6.6/10(286 votes)

    #4 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:B.J. Novak
    Writer:B.J. Novak
  5. 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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    Director:Darya Zhuk
    Writers:B.J. Novak, Jia Tolentino

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Moment of Silence" is the best rated episode of "The Premise" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 605 votes. Directed by B.J. Novak and written by B.J. Novak, it aired on 9/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Butt Plug".