8.3/10307 votesLoading...#1 - Scalps
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2017
The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10311 votesLoading...#2 - No Prisoners
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2017
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10146 votesLoading...#3 - Somebody Get a Shovel
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2019
The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10314 votesLoading...#4 - Death Song
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2017
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10279 votesLoading...#5 - The Buffalo Hunter
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2017
Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10255 votesLoading...#6 - Honey Hunt
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2017
Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10252 votesLoading...#7 - The Prophecy
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2017
Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10145 votesLoading...#8 - Scalped a Dog
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2019
A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10388 votesLoading...#9 - The Plum Tree
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2017
Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10127 votesLoading...#10 - The Bear
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/22/2019
In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10474 votesLoading...#11 - First Son of Texas
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2017
"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10339 votesLoading...#12 - Second Empire
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2017
Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10194 votesLoading...#13 - Numunuu
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2019
Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: N/A
7.4/10145 votesLoading...#14 - The Blind Tiger
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2019
Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10143 votesLoading...#15 - The Blue Light
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/1/2019
In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10135 votesLoading...#16 - All Their Guilty Stains
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2019
In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10275 votesLoading...#17 - Marriage Bond
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2017
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10154 votesLoading...#18 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2019
After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10140 votesLoading...#19 - Hot Oil
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/25/2019
In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10162 votesLoading...#20 - Legend
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/29/2019
In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Son
Every episode of The Son ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Son!
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of...
Genre:Drama
Network:AMC
Best Episodes Summary
"Scalps" is the best rated episode of "The Son". It scored 8.3/10 based on 307 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/10/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Prisoners".