The Best Episodes of The White Lotus Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(8680 votes)

   #1 - Arrivals

   S1:E17/11/2021

   As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya. Meanwhile, Nicole suggests her husband Mark distract himself from a health scare by spending time with their son Quinn, who’s been cast out by his sister Olivia and her friend Paula.

   Director:Mike White

   Writer:Mike White

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   7.4/10(7219 votes)

   #2 - New Day

   S1:E27/18/2021

   A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

   Director:Mike White

   Writer:Mike White

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3. 

   7.7/10(6957 votes)

   #3 - Mysterious Monkeys

   S1:E37/25/2021

   Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.

   Director:Mike White

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   7.8/10(6705 votes)

   #4 - Recentering

   S1:E48/1/2021

   After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Meanwhile, Armond’s renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.

   Director:Mike White

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5. 

   8.0/10(6651 votes)

   #5 - The Lotus-Eaters

   S1:E58/8/2021

   As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

   Director:Mike White

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   7.8/10(7244 votes)

   #6 - Departures

   S1:E68/15/2021

   Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.

   Director:Mike White

   Writer:Mike White

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