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The Best Episodes of Under the Dome

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

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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 and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(3102 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writer:Brian K. Vaughan

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  2. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 5 - Blue on Blue
    7.4/10(1905 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Brian K. Vaughan

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  3. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 12 - Exigent Circumstances
    7.4/10(1735 votes)

    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.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writers:Adam Stein, Caitlin Parrish

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  4. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 7 - Going Home
    7.4/10(1344 votes)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Peter Calloway

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  5. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 9 - The Red Door
    7.4/10(1289 votes)

    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.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders, Adam Stein

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  6. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 7 - Imperfect Circles
    7.2/10(1809 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writer:Caitlin Parrish

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  7. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 11 - Speak of the Devil
    7.2/10(1624 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  8. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 2 - The Fire
    7.1/10(2296 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  9. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 4 - Outbreak
    7.1/10(1915 votes)

    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

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Peter Calloway

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  10. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 6 - The Endless Thirst
    7.1/10(1807 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Soo Hugh

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  11. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 8 - Thicker Than Water
    7.1/10(1700 votes)

    S1:E8

    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."

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Adam Stein

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  12. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 9 - The Fourth Hand
    7.1/10(1689 votes)

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Daniel Truly

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  13. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 13 - Curtains
    7.1/10(1817 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Gold

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  14. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 1 - Heads Will Roll
    7.1/10(1772 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Stephen King

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  15. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 8 - Awakening
    7.1/10(1238 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Andres Fischer-Centeno, Daniel Truly

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  16. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 10 - The Fall
    7.1/10(1236 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writers:Alexandra McNally, Mark Bruner

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  17. Under the Dome Season 3 Episode 7 - Ejecta
    7.0/10(1027 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Peter Calloway

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  18. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 10 - Let the Games Begin
    6.9/10(1671 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writers:Andres Fischer-Centeno, Peter Calloway

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  19. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 4 - Revelation
    6.9/10(1297 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Alexandra McNally

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  20. Under the Dome Season 1 Episode 3 - Manhunt
    6.8/10(2056 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writer:Adam Stein

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  21. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 3 - Force Majeure
    6.8/10(1353 votes)

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writer:Adam Stein

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  22. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 6 - In the Dark
    6.8/10(1260 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Caitlin Parrish

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  23. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 11 - Black Ice
    6.8/10(1204 votes)

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Adam Stein, Peter Calloway

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  24. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 12 - Turn
    6.8/10(1198 votes)

    S2:E12

    The latest threat intensifies, leaving Chester's Mill residents at risk of being crushed to death; Melanie's health declines as the egg's fate remains uncertain.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writers:Daniel Truly, William Kendall

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  25. Under the Dome Season 2 Episode 13 - Go Now
    6.8/10(1343 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Cathryn Humphris, Caitlin Parrish

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Under the Dome". It scored 7.6/10 based on 3102 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".