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The Best Episodes of The Waterfront Season 1

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The Best Episodes of The Waterfront Season 1

A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.

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  1. Background image for Almost Okay
    7.0/10(282 votes)

    #1 - Almost Okay

    S1:E1

    When a suspicious shipwreck draws the eyes of the law, the fractured Buckley family must put aside their grievances to cover their tracks.

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    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(212 votes)

    #2 - Taking Control

    S1:E2

    Cane and Harlan take bigger risks to keep the business running. Bree seeks proof to confirm her suspicions about her family.

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    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(184 votes)

    #3 - Playing with Fire

    S1:E3

    As Harlan re-enters a risky alliance tied to the family's past, Belle makes quiet moves to protect what's left of their legacy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(173 votes)

    #4 - You Can't Trust a Buckley

    S1:E4

    Cane works to contain the growing fallout at home. Harlan connects with a new player — and learns the rules of the game have changed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(157 votes)

    #5 - I'm a Hugger

    S1:E5

    As pressure mounts and operations get riskier, Belle and Harlan struggle to keep a low profile. Old wounds resurface between Cane and Bree.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(159 votes)

    #6 - Hunting Season

    S1:E6

    Belle receives upsetting news about the family's future. A hunting trip troubles the fragile alliance between Harlan and Grady. Bree makes a confession.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(158 votes)

    #7 - Nice Try

    S1:E7

    Hoping to regain control of his operation, Harlan tries to outmaneuver an imminent threat. A violent warning shakes the Buckley family to its core.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(199 votes)

    #8 - Lost at Sea

    S1:E8

    As tensions flare, a dangerous standoff at sea brings the Buckleys face-to-face with their enemies.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Almost Okay" is the best rated episode of "The Waterfront" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 282 votes. Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/19/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Taking Control".