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The Best Episodes of Vanished Season 1

Every episode of Vanished Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vanished Season 1!

Sara Collins is gone. But before the FBI can solve the mystery of where she is, they first need to figure out who she really...
Genre:Drama
Network:FOX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Vanished" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Josh Berman, it aired on 8/21/2006. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Tunnel".

  • Pilot
    7.8/1071 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2006

    Senator Jeffrey Collins and his wife Sara are happy and in love. Sara is being honored for her work with Children First, and has a surprise to tell her husband. When Sara suddenly disappears, Senator Collins is in a panic trying to find her.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Josh Berman

  • The Tunnel
    7.6/1062 votes

    #2 - The Tunnel

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2006

    A call comes into the FBI hotline from a man claiming to know Sara as Nicky Johnson several years ago. Also Senator Collins ex-wife Jessica is being looked at as a suspect in the disappearance.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: N/A

  • Drop
    7.7/1057 votes

    #3 - Drop

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/4/2006

    While wearing a wire and being watched by FBI, the Senator attempts to make a ransom drop in Atlanta.

    Director: Stephen Cragg

    Writer: N/A

  • Before the Flood
    7.8/1062 votes

    #4 - Before the Flood

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2006

    The FBI brings in an obvious suspect for questioning. Marcy's secret is discovered, and Judy Nash heads to Gloucester to find out who Sara really is.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: J.R. Orci

  • The Feed
    7.3/1057 votes

    #5 - The Feed

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2006

    New evidence linking Sara's disappearance with another high profile case.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Box
    7.5/1046 votes

    #6 - Black Box

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2006

    After reporter Judy Nash is scooped by a competitor she arranges a meeting with Kelton so they can work together. Jessica urges her ex-husband to take an appointment with the supreme court. Mei, Kelton and Tyner contiue to work on leads that change the investigation.

    Director: Dwight H. Little

    Writer: Chris Black

  • Resurrection
    8.0/1069 votes

    #7 - Resurrection

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2006

    Senator Collins gets some disturbing news as he makes plans to go back to Washington to vote for Judge Ranier's appointment to the Supreme Court.

    Director: Mimi Leder, Bryan Spicer

    Writer: N/A

  • Aftermath
    7.6/1058 votes

    #8 - Aftermath

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2006

    In the aftermath of Kelton's shooting, Agent Daniel Lucas goes to work with Mei and Tyner to find out what happened to Sara Collins.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: N/A

  • The New World
    7.0/1042 votes

    #9 - The New World

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2006

    The senator tries to explain what happened at the vote for Judge Rainer as Mei and Lucas discover clues about the conspiracy.

    Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cell
    7.1/1037 votes

    #10 - The Cell

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/12/2007

    Senator Collins deals with the stress of Sara's disappearance. Lucas and Mei meet a death row inmate with possible information about the conspiracy.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: J.R. Orci

  • The Proffer
    6.6/1034 votes

    #11 - The Proffer

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/1999

    Agents Lucas, Mei and Tyner get ready for Sara's return after the demands are met. A tip with information about Kelton changes the direction of the investigation again.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: N/A

  • The Velocity of Sara
    6.7/1034 votes

    #12 - The Velocity of Sara

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/30/1999

    Sara tries to escape but she has a tracking device on her, desperate she tries to call home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Warm Springs
    6.2/1036 votes

    #13 - Warm Springs

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/30/1999

    The mystery around Sara is revealed, as Lucas questions a member of the Collins family and Sara's phone call gives them a location.

    Director: Steve Shill

    Writer: N/A