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The Best Episodes of The Returned

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

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A small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have long been presumed dead, suddenly reappear; their presence creates both positive and negative consequences. As families are reunited, the lives of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Returned Season 1 Episode 9 - Helen
    7.8/10(278 votes)

    #1 - Helen

    S1:E9

    Someone unexpectedly shows up and puts Chloe in danger. Peter makes a startling announcement and Helen sets her deadly plan for the town in motion.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Graham Roland

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  2. The Returned Season 1 Episode 8 - Claire
    7.7/10(284 votes)

    #2 - Claire

    S1:E8

    Claire's secret is revealed and Lena returns home. Police arrest the suspected killer who makes a full confession. Victor goes to extreme measures to protect Julie. Camille discovers her attempt to help has led to a horrifying result.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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  3. The Returned Season 1 Episode 6 - Lucy
    7.6/10(313 votes)

    #3 - Lucy

    S1:E6

    Lucy miraculously recovers from the stabbing but realizes she is irrevocably changed. Claire and Jack scramble to find Lena as she receives help from Adam. Peter makes a frightening confession to Victor.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Bronwyn Garrity

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  4. The Returned Season 1 Episode 1 - Camille
    7.4/10(572 votes)

    #4 - Camille

    S1:E1

    Residents of the small mountain town of Caldwell, Washington grapple with the mysterious return of their dead loved ones. With no memory of their deaths, and no awareness of the time that has passed in their absence, the returned struggle to reintegrate into a world that has changed without them.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Carlton Cuse

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  5. The Returned Season 1 Episode 2 - Simon
    7.4/10(405 votes)

    #5 - Simon

    S1:E2

    Simon pursues Rowan, complicating her feelings for Tommy. Jack and Claire decide to hide Camille's return while Tommy investigates a brutal attack in town that has similarities to attacks that occurred years before.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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  6. The Returned Season 1 Episode 3 - Julie
    7.4/10(366 votes)

    #6 - Julie

    S1:E3

    Jack and Claire want to move so Camille doesn't have to hide, but Camille pretends to be a cousin so she can get out of the house. Lena discovers a mysterious scar on her back, and Victor has a run-in with a nosy neighbor.

    Director:Charles Martin
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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  7. The Returned Season 1 Episode 4 - Victor
    7.4/10(343 votes)

    #7 - Victor

    S1:E4

    Lena is rushed to the hospital because of her scar, accusing Camille of hurting her. Rowan grows closer to Simon and discovers Tommy has an obsessive secret. Julie learns Victor may be involved in a horrific death.

    Director:Charles Martin
    Writer:Regina Corrado

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  8. The Returned Season 1 Episode 7 - Rowan
    7.4/10(291 votes)

    #8 - Rowan

    S1:E7

    Camille opens up to the parents of the support group and tries to help them. Victor comes between Julie and Nikki. Rowan lashes out at Simon and makes a surprising choice.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writer:Gianna Sobol

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  9. The Returned Season 1 Episode 5 - Tony and Adam
    7.2/10(317 votes)

    #9 - Tony and Adam

    S1:E5

    Victor's disappearance from the community center brings Julie and Nikki together to look for him. Tony makes a confession that has a profound impact on Adam and Helen suspects the town may be evil.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Graham Roland

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  10. The Returned Season 1 Episode 10 - Peter
    7.2/10(299 votes)

    #10 - Peter

    S1:E10

    Rowan and Tommy's celebration is overshadowed by a mysterious premonition. Julie makes Victor face his tragic past. Camille realizes she will never be normal and Helen's plan meets a mysterious end.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Raelle Tucker

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Best Episodes Summary

"Helen" is the best rated episode of "The Returned". It scored 7.8/10 based on 278 votes. Directed by Deran Sarafian and written by Graham Roland, it aired on 5/4/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Claire".