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The Best Episodes of Wayward Pines Season 1

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

Imagine the perfect American town... beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets. Now imagine never being able to leave. You have no communication with the outside world. You think you're going insane. You must be in Wayward Pines.

Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FOX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Wayward Pines" season 1 is "Where Paradise Is Home", rated 8/10 from 2744 user votes. It was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and written by N/A. "Where Paradise Is Home" aired on 5/14/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Do Not Discuss Your Life Before".

  • Where Paradise Is Home
    8.0/10 2,744 votes

    #1 - Where Paradise Is Home

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2015

    A Secret Service agent ends up questioning his own sanity as he searches for two missing colleagues in a strange town that he seemingly can't escape.

    Director: M. Night Shyamalan

    Writer: N/A

  • Do Not Discuss Your Life Before
    8.0/10 2,281 votes

    #2 - Do Not Discuss Your Life Before

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2015

    Ethan is helped by Beverly as he continues looking for clues to figure out how Secret Service agent Bill Evans' body ended up in an abandoned house; and he gets answers to the mystery of why people in Wayward Pines always have to answer their phones. Theresa and Ben decide to take their search to Idaho.

    Director: Charlotte Sieling

    Writer: N/A

  • Our Town, Our Law
    8.2/10 2,234 votes

    #3 - Our Town, Our Law

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2015

    New evidence is uncovered by Ethan, who, while still in shock that Kate participated in Beverly's "reckoning" in the town square, has another run-in with Sheriff Pope and is given a new house by a real-estate agent. Theresa and Ben head to Idaho.

    Director: Zal Batmanglij

    Writer: N/A

  • One of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire
    7.7/10 1,944 votes

    #4 - One of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2015

    Ethan is appointed to a leadership role in Wayward Pines and his first act, according to Nurse Pam, should be to call a reckoning for Peter McCall for his treasonous act of graffiti on Main Street. Ben receives private tutoring from Megan Fisher on his first day of school. Theresa is offered a job as a real-estate agent.

    Director: Zal Batmanglij

    Writer: N/A

  • The Truth
    8.8/10 2,623 votes

    #5 - The Truth

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2015

    Ethan ventures outside of Wayward Pines and his shocked by what he discovers. Theresa shows up to her first day of work and meets with a client who seems to share her feelings for the town. Megan Fisher teaches Ben the truth about where he's living.

    Director: James Foley

    Writer: N/A

  • Choices
    8.1/10 1,848 votes

    #6 - Choices

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2015

    Ethan learns more about Wayward Pines and its residents. Theresa sets her sights on investigating an unusual plot of land. Kate and Harold plan a covert operation.

    Director: Jeff T. Thomas

    Writer: N/A

  • Betrayal
    7.9/10 1,760 votes

    #7 - Betrayal

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/2015

    Ethan finds a bomb planted in his car, which leads him to question people he thought he could trust; Kate and Harold discuss their fertility issues with Nurse Pam; Ben's relationship with Amy heats up.

    Director: Steve Shill

    Writer: N/A

  • The Friendliest Place on Earth
    7.7/10 1,630 votes

    #8 - The Friendliest Place on Earth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2015

    David suspects a traitor inside the complex helping the insurgents, and orders Pam to question the technicians. Meanwhile, Ethan is determined to stop more terrorist attacks like the one that put Ben in the hospital.

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: N/A

  • A Reckoning
    8.4/10 1,805 votes

    #9 - A Reckoning

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/16/2015

    Harold's failed attempt to break past the fence surrounding Wayward Pines leads to questions from Ethan about other insurgents who have gone off the grid. Amy's health takes a turn for the worse. Nurse Pam pushes Theresa to investigate Plot 33. Ben is encouraged by his teacher to speak publicly about current events.

    Director: Nimród Antal

    Writer: N/A

  • Cycle
    7.5/10 2,155 votes

    #10 - Cycle

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/23/2015

    The electricity in Wayward Pines is turned off with deadly repercussions. As Ethan and Kate take the necessary steps to move everyone out of harm's way, Nurse Pam confronts Pilcher on his decision and tries to convince him to reconsider.

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: N/A