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The Best Episodes of The Son Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of The Son Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for First Son of Texas
    7.4/10(494 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Plum Tree
    7.5/10(403 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(352 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Death Song
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    #4 - Death Song

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(324 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(292 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Marriage Bond
    7.3/10(288 votes)

    #7 - Marriage Bond

    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(266 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(263 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.3/10(319 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"First Son of Texas" is the best rated episode of "The Son" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 494 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Plum Tree".