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The Best Episodes of Under the Banner of Heaven

Every episode of Under the Banner of Heaven ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Under the Banner of Heaven!

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A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 7 - Blood Atonement
    8.0/10(1210 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the details of the murders become clear, Pyre and Taba embark on an interstate manhunt, hoping to catch the killers before they complete their list of those to be "blood atoned."

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writers:Dustin Lance Black, Brandon Boyce

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  2. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 5 - One Mighty and Strong
    7.9/10(1278 votes)

    S1:E5

    With evidence now pointing squarely toward fundamentalist Mormonism, Pyre turns to LDS Church leaders for guidance but is met with roadblocks. Undeterred, he discovers a list of names Brenda's killers plan to murder next.

    Director:Dustin Lance Black
    Writer:Brandon Boyce

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  3. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 3 - Surrender
    7.7/10(1377 votes)

    S1:E3

    The ongoing investigation leads Pyre and Taba into untrod woods where they unearth information that challenges Pyre's own faith, and draw more Laffertys into suspicion and custody.

    Director:Courtney Hunt
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 6 - Revelation
    7.7/10(1190 votes)

    S1:E6

    New details emerge about Brenda's attempt to reckon with some of the Lafferty family's most extreme members and beliefs, as Pyre and Taba hunt for those who killed Brenda before they can kill again.

    Director:Isabel Sandoval
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 4 - Church and State
    7.6/10(1251 votes)

    S1:E4

    The investigation intensifies after Pyre uncovers details of the Lafferty family's fundamentalist beliefs, sparking a search for missing Lafferty brothers, Ron and Dan, and putting Pyre at odds with his own church leaders.

    Director:Courtney Hunt
    Writer:Gina Welch

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  6. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 1 - When God Was Love
    7.5/10(1877 votes)

    S1:E1

    Detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba investigate the brutal, sinister murders of an LDS woman, Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter in Utah’s typically serene Salt Lake Valley in 1984.

    Director:David Mackenzie
    Writer:Dustin Lance Black

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  7. Under the Banner of Heaven Season 1 Episode 2 - Rightful Place
    7.5/10(1561 votes)

    S1:E2

    With a lead suspect in custody, the investigation uncovers more ominous questions than answers as the hidden history of the once admired Lafferty family is exposed.

    Director:David Mackenzie
    Writer:Dustin Lance Black

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blood Atonement" is the best rated episode of "Under the Banner of Heaven". It scored 8/10 based on 1210 votes. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Dustin Lance Black, Brandon Boyce, it aired on 6/2/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "One Mighty and Strong".