The Best Episodes of The Strain Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(3480 votes)

   #1 - Night Zero

   S1:E17/13/2014

   When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister.

   Director:Guillermo del Toro

   Writer:Chuck Hogan

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Guillermo del Toro

   Writer:Chuck Hogan
2. 

   7.7/10(2417 votes)

   #2 - The Box

   S1:E27/20/2014

   The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   7.8/10(2159 votes)

   #3 - Gone Smooth

   S1:E37/27/2014

   Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   7.6/10(2040 votes)

   #4 - It's Not for Everyone

   S1:E48/3/2014

   A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy, but someone unexpected beats them to it. Ansel, in the grip of disease, takes desperate measures to protect his family.

   Director:Keith Gordon

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Keith Gordon

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   7.9/10(1948 votes)

   #5 - Runaways

   S1:E58/10/2014

   With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.9/10(1931 votes)

   #6 - Occultation

   S1:E68/17/2014

   After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the coming eclipse is the tipping point for virus infection and the beginning of the end.

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Unknown
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of The Strain
READ
7. 

   8.4/10(2193 votes)

   #7 - For Services Rendered

   S1:E78/24/2014

   Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger whose help she may not want.

   Director:Charlotte Sieling

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Charlotte Sieling

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   8.4/10(2148 votes)

   #8 - Creatures of the Night

   S1:E88/31/2014

   After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.

   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.6/10(1772 votes)

   #9 - The Disappeared

   S1:E99/7/2014

   Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.

   Director:Charlotte Sieling

   Writer:Unknown

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Charlotte Sieling

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.4/10(1732 votes)

    #10 - Loved Ones

    S1:E109/14/2014

    Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.

    Director:John Dahl

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:John Dahl

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.7/10(1699 votes)

    #11 - The Third Rail

    S1:E119/21/2014

    Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.

    Director:Deran Sarafian

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Deran Sarafian

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    7.9/10(1684 votes)

    #12 - Last Rites

    S1:E129/28/2014

    Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there’s another mysterious factor involved.

    Director:Peter Weller

    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Peter Weller

    Writer:Unknown
13. 

    7.8/10(1827 votes)

    #13 - The Master

    S1:E1310/5/2014

    Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an unforeseen direction.

    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writer:Guillermo del Toro

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writer:Guillermo del Toro