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The Best Episodes of The Premise Season 1

Every episode of The Premise Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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 and heart.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Hulu

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Premise" season 1 is "Social Justice Sex Tape", rated 6.9/10 from 447 user votes. It was directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice. "Social Justice Sex Tape" aired on 9/16/2021 and is rated 1.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Moment of Silence".

  • Social Justice Sex Tape
    6.9/10 447 votes

    #1 - Social Justice Sex Tape

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2021

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

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy Rice

  • Moment of Silence
    8.5/10 602 votes

    #2 - Moment of Silence

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2021

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

    Director: B.J. Novak

    Writer: B.J. Novak

  • The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
    6.6/10 286 votes

    #3 - The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2021

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

    Director: B.J. Novak

    Writer: B.J. Novak

  • The Commenter
    5.8/10 223 votes

    #4 - The Commenter

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2021

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

    Director: Darya Zhuk

    Writer: B.J. Novak, Jia Tolentino

  • Butt Plug
    8.2/10 293 votes

    #5 - Butt Plug

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2021

    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