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The Best Episodes of The Purge

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

The Best Episodes of The Purge

Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them...

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  1. Background image for Before the Sirens
    7.7/10(560 votes)

    #1 - Before the Sirens

    S2:E8

    Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.

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  2. Background image for This Is Not a Test
    7.6/10(779 votes)

    #2 - This Is Not a Test

    S2:E1

    Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

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  3. Background image for Hail Mary
    7.6/10(494 votes)

    #3 - Hail Mary

    S2:E9

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.

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  4. Background image for House of Mirrors
    7.5/10(593 votes)

    #4 - House of Mirrors

    S2:E5

    Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.

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  5. Background image for 7:01am
    7.5/10(540 votes)

    #5 - 7:01am

    S2:E10

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

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  6. Background image for Happy Holidays
    7.4/10(571 votes)

    #6 - Happy Holidays

    S2:E6

    Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.

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  8. Background image for Should I Stay or Should I Go
    7.3/10(556 votes)

    #7 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    S2:E7

    Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.

    Director:Darren Grant
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  9. Background image for Everything Is Fine
    7.2/10(624 votes)

    #8 - Everything Is Fine

    S2:E2

    The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.

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  10. Background image for Blindspots
    7.2/10(604 votes)

    #9 - Blindspots

    S2:E3

    The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

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  11. Background image for Grief Box
    7.2/10(585 votes)

    #10 - Grief Box

    S2:E4

    Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.

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  12. Background image for I Will Participate
    7.0/10(829 votes)

    #11 - I Will Participate

    S1:E9

    Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.

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  13. Background image for The Giving Time Is Here
    6.9/10(847 votes)

    #12 - The Giving Time Is Here

    S1:E8

    Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

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  14. Background image for A Nation Reborn
    6.9/10(832 votes)

    #13 - A Nation Reborn

    S1:E10

    Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

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  15. Background image for What Is America?
    6.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #14 - What Is America?

    S1:E1

    Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.

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  16. Background image for The Urge to Purge
    6.8/10(994 votes)

    #15 - The Urge to Purge

    S1:E3

    Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.

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  17. Background image for The Forgotten
    6.8/10(871 votes)

    #16 - The Forgotten

    S1:E6

    Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.

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  18. Background image for Lovely Dark and Deep
    6.8/10(854 votes)

    #17 - Lovely Dark and Deep

    S1:E7

    Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.

    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Rise Up
    6.7/10(892 votes)

    #18 - Rise Up

    S1:E5

    Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Jamie Chan
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  20. Background image for Take What's Yours
    6.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #19 - Take What's Yours

    S1:E2

    Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.

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  21. Background image for Release the Beast
    6.5/10(941 votes)

    #20 - Release the Beast

    S1:E4

    Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Before the Sirens" is the best rated episode of "The Purge". It scored 7.7/10 based on 560 votes. Directed by Patrick Lussier and written by James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal, it aired on 12/3/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "This Is Not a Test".