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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 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

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 473 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/8/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Plum Tree".

  • First Son of Texas
    7.4/10473 votes

    #1 - 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

  • The Plum Tree
    7.5/10389 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Second Empire
    7.4/10340 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Death Song
    7.7/10315 votes

    #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

  • No Prisoners
    8.0/10312 votes

    #5 - 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

  • The Buffalo Hunter
    7.7/10280 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Marriage Bond
    7.3/10276 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Honey Hunt
    7.7/10254 votes

    #8 - 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

  • The Prophecy
    7.7/10252 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Scalps
    8.3/10307 votes

    #10 - 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