Under the Dome

The Best Episodes of Under the Dome

Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:CBS

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

A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government...
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  1. 7.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #1 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    The residents of Chester's Mill find themselves trapped under an enormous, transparent dome. Panic escalates as resources dwindle rapidly.

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  2. 7.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #2 - Blue on Blue

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    S1:E5

    The Chester's Mill residents receive an unexpected visit from their loved ones on the other side. Meanwhile, the community braces for a threat from outside the Dome.

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  3. 7.4/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - Exigent Circumstances

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    S1:E12

    While the manhunt for Barbie continues, Big Jim gets the residents of Chester’s Mill riled up and the town demands justice for all of Barbie’s supposed crimes. Meanwhile, Joe and Norrie must find a new hiding place for the mini dome.

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  4. 7.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #4 - Going Home

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    As Barbie descends further into the mysterious tunnel in hope of finding Sam, he comes across a world filled with unanswered questions.

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  5. 7.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - The Red Door

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    S2:E9

    Barbie is apprehended by mysterious men and relentlessly interrogated about the Dome; Big Jim forms a deal that could permanently seal the fate of the Chester's Mill residents.

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  6. 7.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - Imperfect Circles

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    Big Jim takes matters into his own hands when he feels his authority slipping away, and the Dome displays its power when a life is taken just as a newborn arrives.

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  8. 7.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - Speak of the Devil

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    S1:E11

    Big Jim turns the town against Barbie when the truth about his past is revealed. Meanwhile, Maxine makes it personal when she confronts Barbie’s closest ally.

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    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Scott Gold
  9. 7.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #8 - The Fire

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    Following Duke's death, his house catches fire, forcing the town to rally together to form a bucket brigade. Elsewhere, Junior ambushes Barbie, while Dodee and Phil pick up a military frequency.

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  10. 7.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #9 - Outbreak

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    S1:E4

    The people of Chester's Mill panicked state when a meningitis outbreak hits the community, threatening the already scarce supply of drugs. Meanwhile, Julia continues to seek answers to her husband's disappearance

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  11. 7.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #10 - Thicker Than Water

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    Junior stands up to his father and is shattered when he discovers the truth about his mother's past. Meanwhile, Julia learns firsthand the powers of the "mini dome."

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    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Adam Stein
  12. 7.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #11 - The Fourth Hand

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    S1:E9

    Barbie and Big Jim realize their lives are more intertwined than they knew when a mysterious woman makes an appearance in Chester's Mill.

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  13. 7.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #12 - Curtains

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    S1:E13

    Secrets of the Dome are revealed and Big Jim is determined to put an end to Barbie once and for all. Meanwhile, Junior, Angie, Joe and Norrie discover who the Monarch is after receiving a shocking visit from a familiar face.

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  14. 7.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #13 - Heads Will Roll

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    Barbie's life is in Big Jim's hands; the dome becomes magnetized; Julia tries to save the life of a mysterious girl who may have clues about the origin of the dome.

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    Director:Jack Bender
  15. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Awakening

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    Barbie turns to his father for help contacting Julia but realizes that he may not be trustworthy; Big Jim declares himself sheriff of Chester's Mill.

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  16. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - The Fall

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    Big Jim finally learns what happened to his wife, Pauline; Chester's Mill faces a new threat -- climate change.

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  17. 7.1/10(928 votes)

    #16 - Ejecta

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    As the world outside the Dome is rocked by a catastrophic meteor shower, unexpected alliances form inside the barrier. Eva tries to indoctrinate Barbie deeper into The Kinship and Big Jim and Julia turn to one another while isolated on Bird Island outside of town. Also, Joe is forced to accept help from Sam, the man who killed his sister.

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  18. 7.0/10(1.7k votes)

    #17 - The Endless Thirst

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    When the town begins to run low on water, the residents of Chester's Mill begin to fight for the remaining resources. Meanwhile, Julia discovers a strange connection that two of the town's residents have with the Dome.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Soo Hugh
  19. 6.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #18 - Let the Games Begin

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    S1:E10

    Julia uncovers the truth about her husband's disappearance and unravels some of Chester's Mill's darkest secrets. Meanwhile, Maxine shows Barbie how she plans to take control of the town.

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  20. 6.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - Revelation

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    Rebecca and Big Jim consider extreme measures as the conditions worsen in Chester's Mill; clues about Melanie's connection to the dome are revealed.

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  21. 6.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #20 - Manhunt

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    When a former deputy goes rogue, Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt to keep the town safe. Meanwhile, Junior is determined to escape the Dome by going underground.

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  22. 6.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - Force Majeure

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    Big Jim conducts a census to see how long the town can survive on dwindling resources; acid rain threatens everyone.

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    Director:Peter Leto
    Writer:Adam Stein
  23. 6.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #22 - In the Dark

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    S2:E6

    A cave-in severs Barbie and Sam's path back to Chester's Mill during their investigation of a mysterious tunnel; a dust storm rages through the town, as Big Jim and Julia face off in a power struggle.

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  24. 6.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Black Ice

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    Rebecca and Sam try to save Chester's Mill residents as temperatures plunge; Barbie puts his life at risk to help Julia after a terrible accident.

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  25. 6.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - Go Now

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    S2:E13

    Just as the walls start to close in on those trapped in Chester's Mill, a possible exit from the dome is revealed.

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  26. 6.8/10(863 votes)

    #25 - Plan B

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    S3:E9

    Big Jim and Julia devise plans to end Christine’s control over the town by initiating a life-or-death plot involving Barbie and Eva, while Joe and Norrie conduct research to better understand the Dome’s ultimate agenda. Meanwhile, Hunter finds more information about the true head of Aktaion, the nefarious private corporation that wants to harness the Dome’s energy.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Under the Dome". It scored 7.6/10 based on 2920 votes. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Brian K. Vaughan, it aired on 6/24/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blue on Blue".