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The Best Episodes of The Stranger

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

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An unassuming young rideshare driver is thrown into her worst nightmare when a mysterious Hollywood Hills passenger enters her car. Her terrifying, heart-stopping ride with the stranger unfolds over 12 hours as she navigates the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Stranger Season 1 Episode 1 - 7:00 PM
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    #1 - 7:00 PM

    S1:E1

    Clare picks up her passenger, Carl E. A nice young man. Who lives in a mansion. On his way to the airport. Or so it seems.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  2. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 3 - 9:00 PM
    7.2/10(92 votes)

    #2 - 9:00 PM

    S1:E3

    Clare heads home to her apartment, but a complaint call to her work leads her to believe she may not be home alone.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  3. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 2 - 8:00 PM
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    #3 - 8:00 PM

    S1:E2

    Clare leaves Carl E behind after a crash. But the cops make a discovery that has her questioning her sanity.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  4. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 4 - 10:00 PM
    7.1/10(88 votes)

    #4 - 10:00 PM

    S1:E4

    She can run. But she can’t hide. Clare does her best to escape and find sanctuary in a nearby church.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  5. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 5 - 11:00 PM
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #5 - 11:00 PM

    S1:E5

    Clare returns to the gas station to seek help from a previous acquaintance. Turns out, she may not be the only victim.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  6. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 6 - 12:00 AM
    6.9/10(81 votes)

    #6 - 12:00 AM

    S1:E6

    Clare forms an unlikely friendship. But a run-in with the law creates more chaos in the search for safety.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  7. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 7 - 1:00 AM
    6.9/10(81 votes)

    #7 - 1:00 AM

    S1:E7

    They’re on the run and wanted for murder. Clare and her friend plan to escape across the border. But Carl E is hot on their heels.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  8. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 11 - 5:00 AM
    6.9/10(73 votes)

    #8 - 5:00 AM

    S1:E11

    The chase is over. The cops are on their way. But Carl E isn't done with his game just yet.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  9. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 10 - 4:00 AM
    6.6/10(71 votes)

    #9 - 4:00 AM

    S1:E10

    Done running. Done hiding. Clare confesses her story to the cops. Can she come up with a plan to save herself?

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  10. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 13 - 7:00 AM
    6.6/10(78 votes)

    #10 - 7:00 AM

    S1:E13

    Carl meets Clare. It's not a boy meets girl story but more like a scorpion meets prey.

    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  11. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 8 - 2:00 AM
    6.5/10(76 votes)

    #11 - 2:00 AM

    S1:E8

    Clare and her companion move through the underbelly of Los Angeles with new dangers lurking around every corner.

    Director:Veena Sud
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  12. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 9 - 3:00 AM
    6.4/10(75 votes)

    #12 - 3:00 AM

    S1:E9

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    Director:Veena Sud
    Writer:Veena Sud

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  13. The Stranger Season 1 Episode 12 - 6:00 AM
    6.4/10(71 votes)

    #13 - 6:00 AM

    S1:E12

    Defeated. Desperate. Nowhere to turn. Clare feels too tired to continue. Until Carl E gives her a new reason to continue.

    Director:Veena Sud
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Best Episodes Summary

"7:00 PM" is the best rated episode of "The Stranger". It scored 7.5/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Veena Sud and written by Veena Sud, it aired on 4/13/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "9:00 PM".