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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 2870 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".

  • Pilot
    7.6/102,870 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

  • The Fire
    7.1/102,103 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

  • Manhunt
    6.8/101,875 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

  • Outbreak
    7.1/101,745 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

  • Blue on Blue
    7.4/101,733 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

  • The Endless Thirst
    7.1/101,638 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

  • Imperfect Circles
    7.2/101,644 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

  • Thicker Than Water
    7.1/101,546 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

  • The Fourth Hand
    7.1/101,540 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

  • Let the Games Begin
    6.9/101,522 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

  • Speak of the Devil
    7.2/101,477 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

  • Exigent Circumstances
    7.5/101,590 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

  • Curtains
    7.1/101,672 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