The Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(4350 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/27/2019

   The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.

   Director:Taika Waititi

   Writer:Jemaine Clement

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   Director:Taika Waititi

   Writer:Jemaine Clement
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   7.8/10(3716 votes)

   #2 - City Council

   S1:E24/3/2019

   The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.

   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Paul Simms

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   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Paul Simms
3. 

   8.1/10(3567 votes)

   #3 - Werewolf Feud

   S1:E34/10/2019

   The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.

   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Josh Lieb

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   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Josh Lieb
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   7.8/10(3280 votes)

   #4 - Manhattan Night Club

   S1:E44/17/2019

   The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.

   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Tom Scharpling

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   Director:Jemaine Clement

   Writer:Tom Scharpling
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   8.0/10(3221 votes)

   #5 - Animal Control

   S1:E54/24/2019

   Lazslo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued, while Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover Gregor.

   Director:Jackie van Beek

   Writer:Duncan Sarkies

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   Director:Jackie van Beek

   Writer:Duncan Sarkies
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   8.8/10(3774 votes)

   #6 - Baron's Night Out

   S1:E65/1/2019

   The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.

   Director:Jackie van Beek

   Writer:Iain Morris

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   Director:Jackie van Beek

   Writer:Iain Morris
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7. 

   9.2/10(5194 votes)

   #7 - The Trial

   S1:E75/8/2019

   The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.

   Director:Taika Waititi

   Writer:Jemaine Clement

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   Director:Taika Waititi

   Writer:Jemaine Clement
8. 

   8.1/10(2943 votes)

   #8 - Citizenship

   S1:E85/15/2019

   Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.

   Director:Jason Woliner

   Writer:Stefani Robinson

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   Director:Jason Woliner

   Writer:Stefani Robinson
9. 

   7.8/10(2885 votes)

   #9 - The Orgy

   S1:E95/22/2019

   Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.

   Director:Jason Woliner

   Writer:Marika Sawyer

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   Director:Jason Woliner

   Writer:Marika Sawyer
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    8.3/10(2883 votes)

    #10 - Ancestry

    S1:E105/29/2019

    Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.

    Director:Taika Waititi

    Writers:Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling, Stefani Robinson

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    Director:Taika Waititi

    Writers:Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling, Stefani Robinson