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The Best Episodes of The Rehearsal

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

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With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 6 - My Controls
    9.7/10(4211 votes)

    #1 - My Controls

    S2:E6

    Nathan makes a big bet.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  2. The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 3 - Pilot's Code
    9.6/10(2897 votes)

    #2 - Pilot's Code

    S2:E3

    Nathan experiments on animals – and himself.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  3. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fielder Method
    9.3/10(2991 votes)

    #3 - The Fielder Method

    S1:E4

    Nathan travels to LA to train actors for his show.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Eric Notarnicola

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  4. The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 2 - Star Potential
    9.3/10(2135 votes)

    #4 - Star Potential

    S2:E2

    In his search for a solution, Nathan draws from his past.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  5. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 6 - Pretend Daddy
    9.0/10(2376 votes)

    #5 - Pretend Daddy

    S1:E6

    The aftermath of a birthday party causes Nathan to re-evaluate his entire project.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writer:Nathan Fielder

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  6. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 1 - Orange Juice, No Pulp
    8.9/10(3724 votes)

    #6 - Orange Juice, No Pulp

    S1:E1

    Nathan Fielder helps a Brooklyn-based trivia aficionado come clean to his teammate about a long-held lie.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writer:Nathan Fielder

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  7. The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 1 - Gotta Have Fun
    8.7/10(1906 votes)

    #7 - Gotta Have Fun

    S2:E1

    Nathan decides to put his resources into something big.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  8. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 3 - Gold Digger
    8.5/10(2359 votes)

    #8 - Gold Digger

    S1:E3

    While Angela continues to raise her “son,” Nathan goes to new lengths to help a man prepare for a difficult conversation.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Eric Notarnicola

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  9. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 5 - Apocalypto
    8.5/10(2117 votes)

    #9 - Apocalypto

    S1:E5

    After a visit from his parents, Nathan struggles to stick up for his values.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writer:Nathan Fielder

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  10. The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 4 - Kissme
    8.5/10(1417 votes)

    #10 - Kissme

    S2:E4

    A young man's romantic life poses a challenge for Nathan.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  11. The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 5 - Washington
    8.3/10(1289 votes)

    #11 - Washington

    S2:E5

    Nathan heads to Washington.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola

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  12. The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 2 - Scion
    8.1/10(2513 votes)

    #12 - Scion

    S1:E2

    Nathan allows an Oregon woman to prepare for motherhood by simulating the experience of raising a child from zero to eighteen.

    Director:Nathan Fielder
    Writers:Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Eric Notarnicola

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Best Episodes Summary

"My Controls" is the best rated episode of "The Rehearsal". It scored 9.7/10 based on 4211 votes. Directed by Nathan Fielder and written by Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, it aired on 5/25/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot's Code".