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The Best Episodes of UnREAL

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

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Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, Rachel is a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    UnREAL Season 2 Episode 10 - Friendly Fire
    8.4/10(289 votes)

    #1 - Friendly Fire

    S2:E10

    An unexpected turn could foil Quinn's plans. Rachel stands up to Coleman as his plans to expose Everlasting begin to unfold.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Stacy Rukeyser, Alex Metcalf

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  2. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 10 - Future
    8.3/10(359 votes)

    #2 - Future

    S1:E10

    Season 1 ends with an unwanted guest returning to the set. Meanwhile, Rachel is betrayed; and Adam makes a decision that changes his life forever.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, Jordan Hawley

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  3. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 7 - Ambush
    8.1/10(273 votes)

    #3 - Ambush

    S2:E7

    Quinn interferes with Rachel and Coleman's new relationship, Darius decides to take a break from the show with Romeo and Rachel makes a decision with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor stops by the set.

    Director:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  4. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 9 - Espionage
    8.1/10(235 votes)

    #4 - Espionage

    S2:E9

    Coleman tries to convince Rachel to destroy Quinn and Everlasting, but Rachel has an alternative plan. Darius and Jay team up to secure the final contestants. Quinn receives news that changes her perspective.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Ariana Jackson, Carol Barbee

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  5. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 5 - Truth
    7.9/10(353 votes)

    #5 - Truth

    S1:E5

    The crew heads to Mississippi for Faith’s hometown date with Adam. Rachel makes a startling discovery about Faith, and enlists the help of Adam to protect her. Jeremy and Rachel take the first step towards mending their friendship. Meanwhile, Quinn sues Chet and Shia takes drastic measures to boost a girl’s popularity.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro

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  6. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 6 - Fly
    7.9/10(333 votes)

    #6 - Fly

    S1:E6

    Adam gets the chance to meet Mary's family after the show sets up their one-on-one date.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Alex Metcalf

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  7. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 1 - War
    7.9/10(320 votes)

    #7 - War

    S2:E1

    Quinn promotes Rachel to produce Season 14 of "Everlasting" and she then attempts to change history by casting the first African-American suitor. Chet attempts to reclaim control of the show and sways the suitor's opinion to agree with his vision.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 9 - Princess
    7.8/10(301 votes)

    #8 - Princess

    S1:E9

    Quinn and Rachel question their future; the final three contestants return to Adam's vineyard.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  9. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 6 - Casualty
    7.8/10(246 votes)

    #9 - Casualty

    S2:E6

    Chet supports Rachel as she copes with a traumatic experience. Quinn pursues a new relationship. Rachel makes a shocking discovery about one of the contestants. Darius makes an unexpected decision.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  10. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 8 - Fugitive
    7.8/10(221 votes)

    #10 - Fugitive

    S2:E8

    Rachel struggles in the aftermath of an incident with Darius. Quinn works hard to balance everything as things go awry on the set. Chet gets attention from an unlikely source.

    Director:Nzingha Stewart
    Writers:Stacy Rukeyser, Alex Metcalf

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  11. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 1 - Oath
    7.8/10(221 votes)

    #11 - Oath

    S3:E1

    Quinn brings Rachel back from self-imposed "exile" in a desperate attempt to keep "Everlasting" afloat following the PR nightmare of the previous season; Silicon Valley mogul Serena becomes the new season's female "suitress."

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Stacy Rukeyser, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro

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  12. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 5 - Gestalt
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    #12 - Gestalt

    S3:E5

    Quinn and Jay's new show pitch to Gary does not go as planned. Rachel confronts her father about her past and rescues him from her mother's control. Serena learns a contestant's secret. Jay's arrangement with Alexi becomes even riskier than before.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro

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  13. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 10 - Commitment
    7.8/10(158 votes)

    #13 - Commitment

    S3:E10

    A life-changing offer from Serena and a shocking discovery about Dr. Simon drive Rachel to strongly question her future at Everlasting. Chet makes an astonishing confession while Quinn takes one final swing at Gary.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  14. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 5 - No Limit
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    #14 - No Limit

    S4:E5

    Quinn's maternal instinct is tested when Chet brings his son to work. The well-being of contestants, their producers, and the show is put at stake as Rachel takes things too far on the set of Everlasting.

    Director:Constance Zimmer
    Writer:David Israel

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  15. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 1 - Return
    7.7/10(529 votes)

    #15 - Return

    S1:E1

    A young staffer at a dating competition show is tasked with manipulating relationships among the contestants in order to get dramatic footage for the show.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 7 - Savior
    7.7/10(314 votes)

    #16 - Savior

    S1:E7

    After a tragedy hits the set, the contestants and everybody behind the scenes are affected.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Jordan Hawley

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  17. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 8 - Two
    7.7/10(304 votes)

    #17 - Two

    S1:E8

    As the final elimination ceremony approaches, Adam is offered an interesting proposal.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Elizabeth Benjamin, Alex Metcalf

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  18. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 5 - Infiltration
    7.7/10(252 votes)

    #18 - Infiltration

    S2:E5

    Coleman invites Rachel to the Impact Awards. Quinn is introduced to the new owner of the network. Darius must make a big decision. Jeremy's relationship with Rachel continues to cause problems on the set.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  19. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 4 - Wife
    7.6/10(330 votes)

    #19 - Wife

    S1:E4

    The girls get upset when a tabloid exposes news about Adam's past. Rachel produces a romantic date at Adam's vineyard. Quinn revisits an old relationship when she realizes she will always be the "other woman" in Chet's life. Jeremy receives a promotion.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  20. UnREAL Season 2 Episode 2 - Insurgent
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    #20 - Insurgent

    S2:E2

    Quinn and Chet begin producing two different versions of the show, forcing the crew to choose sides. Rachel fears her new promotion could be at stake, so she takes matters into her own hands and ends up yielding unexpected results.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  21. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 2 - Shield
    7.6/10(185 votes)

    #21 - Shield

    S3:E2

    After a poker game with the contestants leaves Serena the sore winner, Chet decides to teach her how to be the woman that all men want to marry. Quinn makes a connection with one of the contestants after meeting Chet's new swimsuit model girlfriend.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Jordan Hawley

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  22. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 4 - Confront
    7.6/10(172 votes)

    #22 - Confront

    S3:E4

    Rachel is forced to come clean to Serena. Quinn approves Jay's idea for a new show, but must make a potentially dangerous deal with one of the contestants. Rachel revisits a trauma from her dark past and uncovers distressing news.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:David Israel

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  23. UnREAL Season 3 Episode 9 - Codependence
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    #23 - Codependence

    S3:E9

    Rachel helps Serena navigate the home stretch and narrow the suitors down to two at Chet's lifetime achievement gala. However, clashing opinions cause a public fight and Quinn's plan to take down Gary takes a turn.

    Director:Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  24. UnREAL Season 4 Episode 7 - Bluff
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    #24 - Bluff

    S4:E7

    Rachel and Quinn go head to head as the betrayals pile up and the contestants become fed up.

    Director:Jessika Borsiczky
    Writer:Ariana Jackson

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  25. UnREAL Season 1 Episode 2 - Relapse
    7.5/10(406 votes)

    #25 - Relapse

    S1:E2

    A family tragedy strikes one of the girls while Quinn continues to push boundaries and Rachel's old laptop falls into the wrong hands.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Friendly Fire" is the best rated episode of "UnREAL". It scored 8.4/10 based on 289 votes. Directed by Peter O'Fallon and written by Stacy Rukeyser, Alex Metcalf, it aired on 8/8/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Future".