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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Purge Season 1 Episode 9 - I Will Participate
    7.0/10(872 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Nick Snyder

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  2. The Purge Season 1 Episode 8 - The Giving Time Is Here
    6.9/10(887 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Thomas Kelly

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  3. The Purge Season 1 Episode 10 - A Nation Reborn
    6.9/10(873 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Purge Season 1 Episode 1 - What Is America?
    6.8/10(1426 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:James DeMonaco

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  5. The Purge Season 1 Episode 3 - The Urge to Purge
    6.8/10(1040 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Mick Betancourt

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  6. The Purge Season 1 Episode 6 - The Forgotten
    6.8/10(911 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writer:Jeremy Robbins

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  7. The Purge Season 1 Episode 7 - Lovely Dark and Deep
    6.8/10(894 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Purge Season 1 Episode 5 - Rise Up
    6.7/10(933 votes)

    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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  9. The Purge Season 1 Episode 2 - Take What's Yours
    6.6/10(1131 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Thomas Kelly

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  10. The Purge Season 1 Episode 4 - Release the Beast
    6.5/10(985 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Krystal Houghton Ziv

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I Will Participate" is the best rated episode of "The Purge" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 872 votes. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Nick Snyder, it aired on 10/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Giving Time Is Here".