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The Best Episodes of The Purge Season 1

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

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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 all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Purge Season 1 Episode 1 - What Is America?
    6.8/10(1381 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Purge Season 1 Episode 2 - Take What's Yours
    6.6/10(1099 votes)

    #2 - Take What's Yours

    S1:E2

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

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  3. The Purge Season 1 Episode 3 - The Urge to Purge
    6.8/10(1006 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Purge Season 1 Episode 4 - Release the Beast
    6.6/10(955 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Purge Season 1 Episode 5 - Rise Up
    6.7/10(905 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Purge Season 1 Episode 6 - The Forgotten
    6.8/10(884 votes)

    #6 - The Forgotten

    S1:E6

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

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  8. The Purge Season 1 Episode 7 - Lovely Dark and Deep
    6.8/10(867 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. The Purge Season 1 Episode 8 - The Giving Time Is Here
    6.9/10(859 votes)

    #8 - The Giving Time Is Here

    S1:E8

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

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  10. The Purge Season 1 Episode 9 - I Will Participate
    7.1/10(843 votes)

    #9 - I Will Participate

    S1:E9

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

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  11. The Purge Season 1 Episode 10 - A Nation Reborn
    6.9/10(843 votes)

    #10 - A Nation Reborn

    S1:E10

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What Is America?" is the best rated episode of "The Purge" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 1381 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by James DeMonaco, it aired on 9/4/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Take What's Yours".