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The Best Episodes of The Watchful Eye Season 1

Every episode of The Watchful Eye Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Watchful Eye Season 1!

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Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvers her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 1 - Hen in the Fox House
    7.0/10(175 votes)

    #1 - Hen in the Fox House

    S1:E1

    A young woman is thrust into the world of old money and deadly secrets after accepting a nanny job from a handsome widower.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Julie Durk

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  2. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 2 - Hide and Seek
    6.9/10(155 votes)

    #2 - Hide and Seek

    S1:E2

    While bonding with the other nannies, Elena learns that the Wards' previous nanny vanished without warning. Elena continues her search of The Greybourne and discovers a shocking truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 3 - The Nanny Who Knew Too Much
    6.8/10(123 votes)

    #3 - The Nanny Who Knew Too Much

    S1:E3

    Elena snoops around Tory’s apartment while helping Darcy and Bennett, which leads to an unexpected discovery in the secret room. Elena is rattled by a surprise call from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 4 - The Nanny Vanishes
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #4 - The Nanny Vanishes

    S1:E4

    Elena becomes paranoid that she’s constantly being watched. Ginny and Elena bond while cleaning out Allie’s closet. Elena confronts her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 5 - Stairway to Eleven
    7.4/10(107 votes)

    #5 - Stairway to Eleven

    S1:E5

    On Allie’s birthday, Tory, Matthew, and Jasper try to find the best way to confront their grief and honor her memory. Elena discovers someone she trusts is lying to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 6 - Save New York
    7.3/10(98 votes)

    #6 - Save New York

    S1:E6

    Elena sneaks into a masquerade ball hosted by the Greybournes. Roman searches Mrs. Ivey’s apartment. Ginny confronts Elena about her identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 7 - Out Like a Light
    7.1/10(104 votes)

    #7 - Out Like a Light

    S1:E7

    A blackout at The Greybourne traps Elena, Roman, Bennet, Ginny and Kim in the attic. Tory and Matthew grow closer. Alex makes a disturbing connection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elyse Morales

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  8. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 8 - Spellbound
    7.7/10(106 votes)

    #8 - Spellbound

    S1:E8

    Elena makes a big decision about her future, and a shocking revelation about Jocelyn’s history at The Greybourne is revealed.

    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 9 - The Serpent's Tooth
    7.6/10(97 votes)

    #9 - The Serpent's Tooth

    S1:E9

    Elena’s cover is threatened when someone from her past unexpectedly shows up at The Greybourne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Watchful Eye Season 1 Episode 10 - Hale Fellow Well Met
    7.8/10(110 votes)

    #10 - Hale Fellow Well Met

    S1:E10

    In the season finale, alliances are tested, and new ones are formed. The Greybourne will never be the same after a tidal wave of truth finally comes out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hen in the Fox House" is the best rated episode of "The Watchful Eye" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 175 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Reiner and written by Julie Durk, it aired on 1/30/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hide and Seek".