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

Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
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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!

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...
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  • The Trial
    9.2/10(4,982)
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    #1 - The Trial

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 5/8/2019

    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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  • Baron's Night Out
    8.8/10(3,592)
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    #2 - Baron's Night Out

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 5/1/2019

    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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  • Ancestry
    8.3/10(2,719)
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    #3 - Ancestry

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 5/29/2019

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

    Director: Taika Waititi

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

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  • Werewolf Feud
    8.1/10(3,383)
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    #4 - Werewolf Feud

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 4/10/2019

    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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  • Citizenship
    8.1/10(2,783)
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    #5 - Citizenship

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 5/15/2019

    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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  • Animal Control
    8.0/10(3,057)
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    #6 - Animal Control

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 4/24/2019

    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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  • Pilot
    7.9/10(4,112)
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    #7 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 3/27/2019

    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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  • City Council
    7.8/10(3,535)
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    #8 - City Council

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 4/3/2019

    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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  • Manhattan Night Club
    7.8/10(3,112)
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    #9 - Manhattan Night Club

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 4/17/2019

    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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  • The Orgy
    7.8/10(2,723)
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    #10 - The Orgy

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 5/22/2019

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

    Director: Jason Woliner

    Writer: Marika Sawyer

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Trial" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 4982 votes. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement, it aired on 5/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Baron's Night Out".