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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!

Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, "UnREAL" is led by Rachel, a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her...
Genres:DramaComedy
Networks:LifetimeHulu

Best Episodes Summary

"Friendly Fire" is the best rated episode of "UnREAL". It scored 8.4/10 based on 285 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/8/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Future".

  • Friendly Fire
    8.4/10285 votes
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    #1 - Friendly Fire

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Future
    8.3/10353 votes
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    #2 - Future

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/3/2015

    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

    Writer: Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, Jordan Hawley

  • Ambush
    8.1/10268 votes
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    #3 - Ambush

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Espionage
    8.0/10230 votes
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    #4 - Espionage

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Truth
    7.9/10342 votes
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    #5 - Truth

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2015

    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

  • Fly
    7.9/10326 votes
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    #6 - Fly

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2015

    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

  • War
    7.9/10312 votes
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    #7 - War

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2016

    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: N/A

  • Gestalt
    7.9/10155 votes
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    #8 - Gestalt

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Princess
    7.8/10292 votes
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    #9 - Princess

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2015

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

    Director: Peter O'Fallon

    Writer: Stacy Rukeyser

  • Casualty
    7.8/10242 votes
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    #10 - Casualty

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2016

    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

  • Fugitive
    7.8/10217 votes
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    #11 - Fugitive

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oath
    7.8/10215 votes
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    #12 - Oath

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Commitment
    7.8/10153 votes
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    #13 - Commitment

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Limit
    7.8/10149 votes
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    #14 - No Limit

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/16/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Savior
    7.7/10306 votes
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    #15 - Savior

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2015

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

    Director: Lev L. Spiro

    Writer: Jordan Hawley

  • Two
    7.7/10297 votes
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    #16 - Two

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2015

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

    Director: Lev L. Spiro

    Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin, Alex Metcalf

  • Infiltration
    7.7/10245 votes
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    #17 - Infiltration

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2016

    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

  • Shield
    7.7/10179 votes
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    #18 - Shield

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return
    7.6/10512 votes
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    #19 - Return

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2015

    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: N/A

  • Wife
    7.6/10322 votes
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    #20 - Wife

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2015

    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

  • Insurgent
    7.6/10264 votes
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    #21 - Insurgent

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2016

    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

  • Confront
    7.6/10167 votes
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    #22 - Confront

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Codependence
    7.6/10139 votes
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    #23 - Codependence

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bluff
    7.6/10138 votes
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    #24 - Bluff

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/16/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Relapse
    7.5/10394 votes
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    #25 - Relapse

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2015

    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