The Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(52 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/24/2013

   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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   Director:Niels Arden Oplev

   Writer:Brian K. Vaughan
2. 

   6.9/10(41 votes)

   #2 - The Fire

   S1:E27/1/2013

   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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   Director:Jack Bender

   Writer:Rick Cleveland
3. 

   6.7/10(38 votes)

   #3 - Manhunt

   S1:E37/8/2013

   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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   Director:Paul A. Edwards

   Writer:Adam Stein
4. 

   6.4/10(26 votes)

   #4 - Outbreak

   S1:E47/15/2013

   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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   Director:Kari Skogland

   Writer:Peter Calloway
5. 

   6.9/10(33 votes)

   #5 - Blue on Blue

   S1:E57/22/2013

   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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   Director:Jack Bender

   Writer:Brian K. Vaughan
6. 

   6.9/10(33 votes)

   #6 - The Endless Thirst

   S1:E67/29/2013

   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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   Director:Kari Skogland

   Writer:Soo Hugh
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7. 

   6.3/10(33 votes)

   #7 - Imperfect Circles

   S1:E78/5/2013

   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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   Director:Miguel Sapochnik

   Writer:Caitlin Parrish
8. 

   6.8/10(32 votes)

   #8 - Thicker Than Water

   S1:E88/12/2013

   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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   Director:Jack Bender

   Writer:Adam Stein
9. 

   6.7/10(30 votes)

   #9 - The Fourth Hand

   S1:E98/19/2013

   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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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Daniel Truly
10. 

    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Let the Games Begin

    S1:E108/26/2013

    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:Peter Calloway, Andres Fischer-Centeno

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    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

    Writers:Peter Calloway, Andres Fischer-Centeno
11. 

    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Speak of the Devil

    S1:E119/2/2013

    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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    Director:David Barrett

    Writer:Scott Gold
12. 

    6.9/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Exigent Circumstances

    S1:E129/9/2013

    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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    Director:Peter Leto

    Writers:Adam Stein, Caitlin Parrish
13. 

    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Curtains

    S1:E139/16/2013

    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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    Director:Jack Bender

    Writers:Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Gold