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The Best Episodes of What If...? Season 1

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

Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Disney+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What If… Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" is the best rated episode of "What If...?" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 20930 votes. Directed by Bryan Andrews and written by A.C. Bradley, it aired on 8/11/2021. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "What If… T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?".

  • What If… Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?
    7.0/1020,930 votes

    #1 - What If… Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/11/2021

    When Steve Rogers is seriously injured, Peggy Carter becomes the world’s first Super Soldier.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: A.C. Bradley

  • What If… T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?
    7.8/1018,963 votes

    #2 - What If… T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2021

    The rough-and-tumble space pirates known as the Ravagers abduct T’Challa instead of Peter Quill.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: Matthew Chauncey

  • What If… The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?
    7.8/1016,706 votes

    #3 - What If… The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2021

    Nick Fury struggles to launch The Avengers when candidates are targeted by a serial killer.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: A.C. Bradley, Matthew Chauncey

  • What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?
    8.8/1021,585 votes

    #4 - What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2021

    A grief-stricken Doctor Strange uses the Eye of Agamotto in a dangerous effort to change the past.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: A.C. Bradley

  • What If… Zombies!?
    7.7/1016,187 votes

    #5 - What If… Zombies!?

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2021

    When The Avengers are infected by a zombie plague, surviving heroes search for a cure.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: Matthew Chauncey

  • What If… Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
    6.7/1013,701 votes

    #6 - What If… Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2021

    An American soldier called Killmonger rescues Tony Stark when his Humvee is attacked in Afghanistan.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: Matthew Chauncey

  • What If… Thor Were an Only Child?
    6.4/1014,221 votes

    #7 - What If… Thor Were an Only Child?

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/2021

    Thor, who never learned to be a good hero, throws an out-of-control intergalactic party on Earth.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: A.C. Bradley

  • What If… Ultron Won?
    8.9/1016,474 votes

    #8 - What If… Ultron Won?

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/29/2021

    Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton seek to destroy killer-robot Ultron following a cataclysmic event.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: Matthew Chauncey

  • What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath?
    8.4/1012,698 votes

    #9 - What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath?

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/6/2021

    The Watcher breaks his oath and recruits heroes from across the multiverse to battle against Ultron.

    Director: Bryan Andrews

    Writer: A.C. Bradley