The Best Episodes of The Stand Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.2/10(2636 votes)

   #1 - The End

   S1:E112/17/2020

   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

   Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone

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   Director:Josh Boone

   Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone
2. 

   6.1/10(2006 votes)

   #2 - Pocket Savior

   S1:E212/24/2020

   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

   Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Josh Boone
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   5.8/10(1681 votes)

   #3 - Blank Page

   S1:E312/31/2020

   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.

   Directors:Danielle Krudy, Bridget Savage Cole

   Writers:Owen King, Jill Killington

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   Directors:Danielle Krudy, Bridget Savage Cole

   Writers:Owen King, Jill Killington
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   6.0/10(1541 votes)

   #4 - The House of the Dead

   S1:E41/7/2021

   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.

   Directors:Danielle Krudy, Bridget Savage Cole

   Writers:Jill Killington, Owen King

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   Directors:Danielle Krudy, Bridget Savage Cole

   Writers:Jill Killington, Owen King
5. 

   5.7/10(1488 votes)

   #5 - Fear and Loathing in New Vegas

   S1:E51/14/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   5.6/10(1333 votes)

   #6 - The Vigil

   S1:E61/21/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Unknown
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   6.2/10(1272 votes)

   #7 - The Walk

   S1:E71/28/2021

   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

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   Director:Vincenzo Natali

   Writer:Josh Boone
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   6.0/10(1313 votes)

   #8 - The Stand

   S1:E82/4/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Vincenzo Natali

   Writer:Unknown
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   5.3/10(1247 votes)

   #9 - The Circle Closes

   S1:E92/11/2021

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

   Director:Josh Boone

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Josh Boone

   Writer:Unknown