The Best Episodes of Wayward Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.6/10(1039 votes)

   #1 - Tall Pines

   S1:E19/25/2025

   After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens.

   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writer:Mae Martin

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   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writer:Mae Martin
2. 

   6.6/10(678 votes)

   #2 - Burrow

   S1:E29/25/2025

   As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town.

   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writer:Ryan Scott

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   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writer:Ryan Scott
3. 

   6.7/10(616 votes)

   #3 - Break

   S1:E39/25/2025

   Abbie and Leila get a taste of Tall Pines' unconventional approach to rehabilitation. Alex gains new insight into the school's history — and Laura's.

   Director:Renuka Jeyapalan

   Writer:Evangeline Ordaz

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   Director:Renuka Jeyapalan

   Writer:Evangeline Ordaz
4. 

   6.7/10(577 votes)

   #4 - Mud

   S1:E49/25/2025

   Laura grows weary of Alex's suspicions. Leila endures a punishment. Rory and Abbie team up to find crucial evidence that could help them escape.

   Director:Renuka Jeyapalan

   Writer:Mohamad El Masri

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   Director:Renuka Jeyapalan

   Writer:Mohamad El Masri
5. 

   6.7/10(583 votes)

   #5 - Build

   S1:E59/25/2025

   Alex connects with a blogger who's convinced the school is hiding something. Leila divulges a secret that spirals out of control.

   Director:John Fawcett

   Writer:Kim Steele

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   Director:John Fawcett

   Writer:Kim Steele
6. 

   6.5/10(545 votes)

   #6 - Mirror

   S1:E69/25/2025

   A wilderness excursion grows vicious as the students vie for a chance at freedom. Evelyn forces Leila to revisit the night of her sister's death.

   Director:John Fawcett

   Writer:Kayla Lorette

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   Director:John Fawcett

   Writer:Kayla Lorette
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   6.6/10(524 votes)

   #7 - Ascend

   S1:E79/25/2025

   As Evelyn exploits the growing rift between Leila and Abbie, Laura finds an opening to drive a wedge of her own. Alex sees the true face of Tall Pines.

   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writers:Ryan Scott, Alex Eldridge

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   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writers:Ryan Scott, Alex Eldridge
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   5.9/10(582 votes)

   #8 - Leap

   S1:E89/25/2025

   Evelyn desperately tries to regain control. Abbie, Leila and Rory set their escape plan in motion. Alex discovers his purpose.

   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writers:Mae Martin, Misha Osherovich

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   Director:Euros Lyn

   Writers:Mae Martin, Misha Osherovich