Waco backdrop
Crime•Drama

The Best Episodes of Waco

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

Binge this in 4h 12m•Peaking at 8.9/10

The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.

Airs on
Paramount Network
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Waco Season 1 Episode 6 - Day 51
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Day 51

    S1:E6

    The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Waco Season 1 Episode 3 - Operation Showtime
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Operation Showtime

    S1:E3

    The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Waco Season 1 Episode 5 - Stalling for Time
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Stalling for Time

    S1:E5

    For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Waco Season 1 Episode 2 - The Strangers Across the Street
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Strangers Across the Street

    S1:E2

    ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Waco Season 1 Episode 4 - Of Milk and Men
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Of Milk and Men

    S1:E4

    Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Waco Season 1 Episode 1 - Visions and Omens
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Visions and Omens

    S1:E1

    The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Erick Dowdle

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Waco

    READ

Best Episodes Summary

"Day 51" is the best rated episode of "Waco". It scored 8.9/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by John Erick Dowdle, it aired on 2/28/2018. This episode scored 1.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Operation Showtime".