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The Best Episodes of The Shining Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of The Shining Season 1

A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.

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    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

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    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

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    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

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    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Shining" season 1. It scored 5.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Mick Garris and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".