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The Best Episodes of The Promise Season 1

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

Binge this in 5h 56m•Peaking at 8.5/10

The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Promise Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Just as 18-year-old Londoner Erin sets off to spend summer in Israel with her best friend, Eliza, she unearths an old diary belonging to her seriously ill grandfather, Len. Intrigued by the life of this old man she barely knows, she takes the diary with her, and is stunned to learn of his part in the post-WWII British peace-keeping force in what was then Palestine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Promise Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.4/10(81 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Erin finds it hard to deal with the aftermath of the suicide bombing and the parallels with her grandfather's story. She decides to visit Eliza's grandfather to get some answers, though they may be uncomfortable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Promise Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Len discovers the source of the leak to the Jewish militia, with tragic consequences. Erin becomes even more determined to resolve the mystery surrounding the fate of her grandfather and his friend Mohammed as she continues to read his diary and embarks on a mission to absolve Len's guilt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Promise Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(81 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    In 1947, Jews are out on the streets celebrating the British withdrawal from Palestine and in Haifa, the exodus of Arabs has started and Len is worried about the safety of Mohammed and his family and Erin discovers her grandfather's shame. Erin refuses to give up her quest to find Mohammed's family, even when it takes her on a dangerous journey into Gaza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Promise" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".