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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!

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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 Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Son Season 1 Episode 10 - Scalps
    8.3/10(351 votes)

    #1 - Scalps

    S1:E10

    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:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Son Season 1 Episode 5 - No Prisoners
    8.0/10(358 votes)

    #2 - No Prisoners

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Son Season 1 Episode 4 - Death Song
    7.7/10(363 votes)

    #3 - Death Song

    S1:E4

    Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Son Season 1 Episode 6 - The Buffalo Hunter
    7.7/10(324 votes)

    #4 - The Buffalo Hunter

    S1:E6

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Son Season 2 Episode 7 - Somebody Get a Shovel
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #5 - Somebody Get a Shovel

    S2:E7

    The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Son Season 1 Episode 8 - Honey Hunt
    7.6/10(299 votes)

    #6 - Honey Hunt

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Son Season 1 Episode 9 - The Prophecy
    7.6/10(296 votes)

    #7 - The Prophecy

    S1:E9

    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:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Son Season 1 Episode 2 - The Plum Tree
    7.5/10(438 votes)

    #8 - The Plum Tree

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Son Season 2 Episode 4 - Scalped a Dog
    7.5/10(178 votes)

    #9 - Scalped a Dog

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Wes Brown

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  10. The Son Season 2 Episode 9 - The Bear
    7.5/10(161 votes)

    #10 - The Bear

    S2:E9

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Son Season 1 Episode 3 - Second Empire
    7.4/10(386 votes)

    #11 - Second Empire

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Son Season 2 Episode 8 - All Their Guilty Stains
    7.4/10(170 votes)

    #12 - All Their Guilty Stains

    S2:E8

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Son Season 1 Episode 1 - First Son of Texas
    7.3/10(542 votes)

    #13 - First Son of Texas

    S1:E1

    "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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Son Season 2 Episode 1 - Numunuu
    7.3/10(229 votes)

    #14 - Numunuu

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown

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  15. The Son Season 2 Episode 2 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose
    7.3/10(189 votes)

    #15 - Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Son Season 2 Episode 3 - The Blind Tiger
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #16 - The Blind Tiger

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Son Season 2 Episode 6 - The Blue Light
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #17 - The Blue Light

    S2:E6

    In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Son Season 2 Episode 10 - Legend
    7.3/10(198 votes)

    #18 - Legend

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Son Season 1 Episode 7 - Marriage Bond
    7.2/10(319 votes)

    #19 - Marriage Bond

    S1:E7

    Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Son Season 2 Episode 5 - Hot Oil
    7.2/10(175 votes)

    #20 - Hot Oil

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Scalps" is the best rated episode of "The Son". It scored 8.3/10 based on 351 votes. Directed by Tom Vaughan and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Prisoners".