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

Every episode of What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows Season 1!

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A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(4350 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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  2. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 2 - City Council
    7.8/10(3716 votes)

    #2 - City Council

    S1:E2

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

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  3. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 3 - Werewolf Feud
    8.1/10(3567 votes)

    #3 - Werewolf Feud

    S1:E3

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

    Writer:Josh Lieb

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  4. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 4 - Manhattan Night Club
    7.8/10(3280 votes)

    #4 - Manhattan Night Club

    S1:E4

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

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  5. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 5 - Animal Control
    8.0/10(3221 votes)

    #5 - Animal Control

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 6 - Baron's Night Out
    8.8/10(3774 votes)

    #6 - Baron's Night Out

    S1:E6

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

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  8. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 7 - The Trial
    9.2/10(5194 votes)

    #7 - The Trial

    S1:E7

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

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  9. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 8 - Citizenship
    8.1/10(2943 votes)

    #8 - Citizenship

    S1:E8

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

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  10. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 9 - The Orgy
    7.8/10(2885 votes)

    #9 - The Orgy

    S1:E9

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

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  11. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 10 - Ancestry
    8.3/10(2883 votes)

    #10 - Ancestry

    S1:E10

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 4350 votes. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement, it aired on 3/27/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "City Council".