The Best Episodes of Westworld Season 1
Every episode of Westworld Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Westworld Season 1!
A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Westworld" season 1 is "The Original", rated 8.8/10 from 24326 user votes. It was directed by Jonathan Nolan and written by N/A. "The Original" aired on 10/2/2016 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chestnut".
8.8/10 24,326 votes#1 - The Original
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2016
As another day of fantasy plays out in Westworld - a vast, remote park where guests pay top dollar to share wild-west adventures with android "hosts" -, top programmer Bernard Lowe alerts park founder Dr. Robert Ford about incidents of aberrant behavior cropping up in some recently re-coded hosts. Meanwhile, in the Westworld town of Sweetwater, a rancher's daughter named Dolores encounters a gunslinger named Teddy in the street - but their predictable narrative is upended by the appearance of a ruthless Man in Black and, later, by a supporting host's unscripted encounter with an artifact of the outside world.
Director: Jonathan Nolan
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 18,503 votes#2 - Chestnut
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2016
A pair of guests, first-timer William and repeat visitor Logan, arrive at Westworld with different expectations and agendas. Bernard and Quality Assurance head Theresa Cullen debate whether a recent host anomaly is contagious. Meanwhile, behavior engineer Elsie Hughes tweaks the emotions of Maeve, a madam in Sweetwater's brothel, in order to avoid a recall. Cocky programmer Lee Sizemore pitches his latest narrative to the team, but Dr. Ford has other ideas. The Man in Black conscripts a condemned man, Lawrence, to help him uncover Westworld's deepest secrets.
Director: Richard J. Lewis
Writer: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy
8.2/10 16,923 votes#3 - The Stray
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2016
Elsie and her colleague Ashley Stubbs head into the hills in pursuit of a missing host. Teddy gets a new backstory, which sets him off in pursuit of a new villain, leaving Dolores alone in Sweetwater. Bernard investigates the origins of madness and hallucinations within the hosts. William finds an attraction he'd like to pursue and drags Logan along for the ride.
Director: Neil Marshall
Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen, Lisa Joy
8.6/10 16,870 votes#4 - Dissonance Theory
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2016
Dolores joins William and Logan on a bounty hunt in the badlands. The Man in Black, with Lawrence in tow, finds a critical clue in his search to unlock the maze. Dr. Ford and Theresa discuss the future of the park. Maeve is troubled by a recurring vision.
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Ed Brubaker, Jonathan Nolan
8.6/10 16,118 votes#5 - Contrapasso
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2016
Dolores, William and Logan reach Pariah, a town built on decadence and transgression - and they are recruited for a dangerous mission. The Man in Black meets an unlikely ally in his search to unlock the maze.
Director: Jonny Campbell
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 16,290 votes#6 - The Adversary
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2016
Elsie discovers a possible source of sabotage, while Bernard searches for clues to anomalies in a sector thought to be abandoned. Theresa questions Ford's leadership while Lee encounters a new arrival at Westworld. The Man in Black and Teddy run afoul of a Union garrison in their attempt to cross a border.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Halley Wegryn Gross, Jonathan Nolan
9.4/10 21,766 votes#7 - Trompe L'Oeil
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016
With Theresa's assistance, Charlotte Hale aims to expose dangerous flaws in Ford's creations. William, Dolores and Lawrence journey into treacherous terrain. Maeve delivers an ultimatum to Lutz and Sylvester. With his back to the wall, Bernard considers his next move.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Halley Wegryn Gross, Jonathan Nolan
8.7/10 15,373 votes#8 - Trace Decay
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2016
Ford orders a reluctant Bernard to conduct business as usual. Maeve looks to change the script for her storyline. Dolores finds it increasingly difficult to separate dreams from reality. Teddy is jarred by dark memories, while the Man in Black recalls some of the travails that brought him to this critical juncture.
Director: Stephen Williams
Writer: Charles Yu, Lisa Joy
9.3/10 19,985 votes#9 - The Well-Tempered Clavier
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2016
Maeve approaches Sweetwater's longtime outlaw Hector Escaton with a bold proposition. William tries to convince Logan to help liberate Dolores. Teddy and the Man in Black get closer to what they're looking for. Stubbs's suspicions are aroused. Ford cautions Bernard against seeking answers to questions best left unasked.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Dan Dietz, Kath Lingenfelter
9.7/10 32,168 votes#10 - The Bicameral Mind
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2016
Ford unveils his vision for a bold new narrative. Enlightened by Bernard and the Man in Black, Dolores comes to terms with who she is. Maeve sets her liberation plan in motion as Westworld faces a major upheaval.
Director: Jonathan Nolan
Writer: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy