7.6/102,885 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2013
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
7.1/102,115 votes#2 - The Fire
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2013
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
6.8/101,888 votes#3 - Manhunt
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2013
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
7.1/101,757 votes#4 - Outbreak
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2013
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
7.4/101,747 votes#5 - Blue on Blue
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2013
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
7.1/101,650 votes#6 - The Endless Thirst
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2013
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
7.2/101,655 votes#7 - Imperfect Circles
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2013
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
7.1/101,558 votes#8 - Thicker Than Water
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2013
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
7.1/101,551 votes#9 - The Fourth Hand
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2013
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
6.9/101,533 votes#10 - Let the Games Begin
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2013
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
Writer: Peter Calloway, Andres Fischer-Centeno
7.2/101,489 votes#11 - Speak of the Devil
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2013
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
7.4/101,601 votes#12 - Exigent Circumstances
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2013
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
Writer: Adam Stein, Caitlin Parrish
7.1/101,684 votes#13 - Curtains
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2013
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
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Gold
The Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 1
Every episode of Under the Dome Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Under the Dome Season 1!
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...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Under the Dome" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 2885 votes. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Brian K. Vaughan, it aired on 6/24/2013. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Fire".