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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!

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.

Genre:Comedy
Network:FX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "What We Do in the Shadows" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.9/10 from 3857 user votes. It was directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement. "Pilot" aired on 3/27/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "City Council".

  • Pilot
    7.9/10 3,857 votes

    #1 - 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

  • City Council
    7.8/10 3,316 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Werewolf Feud
    8.1/10 3,185 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Manhattan Night Club
    7.8/10 2,929 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Animal Control
    8.0/10 2,867 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Baron's Night Out
    8.8/10 3,375 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Trial
    9.2/10 4,745 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Citizenship
    8.1/10 2,620 votes

    #8 - 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

  • The Orgy
    7.8/10 2,564 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Ancestry
    8.3/10 2,552 votes

    #10 - 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