8.0/109,773 votes#1 - Sleep of the Just
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2022
While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.
Director: Mike Barker
Writer: N/A
7.7/108,307 votes#2 - Imperfect Hosts
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2022
Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: N/A
7.9/108,062 votes#3 - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/5/2022
Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: N/A
8.5/108,872 votes#4 - A Hope in Hell
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2022
A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: N/A
8.4/1010,330 votes#5 - 24/7
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2022
With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.
Director: Jamie Childs
Writer: N/A
9.2/1012,355 votes#6 - The Sound of Her Wings
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2022
Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.
Director: Mairzee Almas
Writer: N/A
6.9/107,137 votes#7 - The Doll's House
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2022
Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.
Director: Andrés Baiz
Writer: N/A
7.2/106,476 votes#8 - Playing House
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2022
As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.
Director: Andrés Baiz
Writer: N/A
7.6/106,327 votes#9 - Collectors
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2022
Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.
Director: Coralie Fargeat
Writer: N/A
7.7/106,708 votes#10 - Lost Hearts
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2022
As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.
Director: Louise Hooper
Writer: N/A
8.3/106,034 votes#11 - Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2022
In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.
Director: Louise Hooper, Hisko Hulsing
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Sandman Season 1
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After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Sleep of the Just" is the best rated episode of "The Sandman" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 9773 votes. Directed by Mike Barker and written by N/A, it aired on 8/5/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Imperfect Hosts".