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The Best Episodes of The Stand

Every episode of The Stand ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Stand!

In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Best Episodes Summary

"Fear and Loathing in New Vegas" is the best rated episode of "The Stand". It scored 7/10 based on 1364 votes. Directed by Chris Fisher and written by N/A, it aired on 1/14/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The End".

  • Fear and Loathing in New Vegas
    7.0/101,364 votes
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    #1 - Fear and Loathing in New Vegas

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2021

    Nadine and Harold's dark intentions continue to take shape. Meanwhile, the Committee's spies entrench themselves in New Vegas, where Flagg is building his own society, where officially-sanctioned sin and debauchery disguises a ruthlessly-enforced order. Back in Boulder, Frannie hatches a plan to confirm her suspicions of Harold while Mother Abagail seeks divine council.

    Director: Chris Fisher

    Writer: N/A

  • The End
    6.9/102,471 votes
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    #2 - The End

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/17/2020

    When the "Captain Trips" flu epidemic wipes out more than 99% of the population, the remaining few immune to the disease set out in search of other survivors, all the while, experiencing visions of the nurturing Mother Abagail and the menacing figure of The Dark Man.

    Director: Josh Boone

    Writer: Josh Boone, Benjamin Cavell

  • The House of the Dead
    6.9/101,417 votes
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    #3 - The House of the Dead

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2021

    The Boulder Free Zone Committee looks to solidify their leadership and bolster the community with a town hall meeting, but Flagg continues to make inroads as he plots to destroy the newly-forming society from within.

    Director: Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy

    Writer: Jill Killington, Owen King

  • Blank Page
    6.7/101,556 votes
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    #4 - Blank Page

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/31/2020

    Mother Abagail selects a surprising voice to be her conduit to her chosen Committee in Boulder: the young deaf man Nick Andros. The arrival of a disturbing visitor to the Boulder Free Zone, shakes the Committee and Boulder residents to their core. Elsewhere in the Free Zone, Nadine Cross is haunted by a childhood memory.

    Director: Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy

    Writer: Jill Killington, Owen King

  • The Walk
    6.7/101,155 votes
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    #5 - The Walk

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2021

    After tragedy strikes the Boulder Free Zone, Mother Abagail tasks members of her Committee with a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Harold and Nadine begin their journey to New Vegas to unite with Flagg and claim their reward.

    Director: Vincenzo Natali

    Writer: Josh Boone

  • Pocket Savior
    6.6/101,862 votes
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    #6 - Pocket Savior

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/24/2020

    Musician Larry Underwood is on the cusp of his big break when "Captain Trips" strikes New York. Alone and wandering an empty city, he meets an alluring new acquaintance also desperate to escape. Meanwhile, an incarcerated Lloyd Henreid comes face-to-face with Randall Flagg, The Dark Man himself, who makes him an enticing offer.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Josh Boone, Benjamin Cavell

  • The Vigil
    6.6/101,218 votes
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    #7 - The Vigil

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2021

    While all of Boulder fears for Mother Abagail's safety, Stu organizes search parties to ensure her return, presenting an opportunity for Harold and Nadine. In New Vegas, Flagg recruits a dangerous new follower.

    Director: Chris Fisher

    Writer: N/A

  • The Stand
    6.6/101,195 votes
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    #8 - The Stand

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2021

    Risking everything, the Boulder travelers face off with Flagg's followers in New Vegas, among them a very different - and pregnant - Nadine.

    Director: Vincenzo Natali

    Writer: N/A

  • The Circle Closes
    5.5/101,128 votes
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    #9 - The Circle Closes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2021

    After seeing both the light and the dark, Frannie makes her stand.

    Director: Josh Boone

    Writer: N/A