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The Best Episodes of Wonderfalls

Every episode of Wonderfalls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Wonderfalls!

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Jaye Tyler, a recent Brown University graduate with a philosophy degree, holds a dead-end job as a sales clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Jaye is the reluctant participant in conversations with various animal

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 13 - Caged Bird
    8.6/10(318 votes)

    #1 - Caged Bird

    S1:E13

    Jaye, Sharon, mouth-breather and the local security guard get held hostage at Wonderfalls. In the meantime, everyone evaluates their relationships as Jaye's parents start to prep for their anniversary.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  2. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 11 - Cocktail Bunny
    8.5/10(313 votes)

    #2 - Cocktail Bunny

    S1:E11

    When the muses tell her to "save him from her" Jaye becomes convinced that Eric's life is in danger and begins investigating Heidi. Meanwhile, Jaye is coerced by her parents into returning to therapy with Dr. Ron.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Alexander Woo, Liz W. Garcia

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  3. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 10 - Lying Pig
    8.3/10(286 votes)

    #3 - Lying Pig

    S1:E10

    When Eric's estranged wife Heidi returns to Niagara Falls, Jaye is instructed by the muses to "mend what was broken." Afraid of losing Eric, Jaye turns to her brother for help and tries to ignore the muses' orders. In fact, she tries to get rid of anything that might turn into a muse.

    Directors:Craig Zisk, Todd Holland
    Writer:Dan E. Fesman

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  4. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 1 - Wax Lion
    8.2/10(407 votes)

    #4 - Wax Lion

    S1:E1

    After Jaye Tyler is convinced by a wax lion to chase after a shiny quarter, she finds herself returning a lost purse to a lady (who instead of thanking her, punches her in the face), meeting an attractive and sweet bartender named Eric, setting her sister Sharon up with a newly divorced delivery driver she knows, and later discovering her sister's sexuality.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writers:Todd Holland, Bryan Fuller

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  5. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 5 - Crime Dog
    8.2/10(346 votes)

    #5 - Crime Dog

    S1:E5

    When Jaye's brother sees her talking to inanimate objects, he begins to question her state of mind; the animals help Jaye reunite her family with the housekeeper.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  6. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 2 - Karma Chameleon
    8.0/10(354 votes)

    #6 - Karma Chameleon

    S1:E2

    While working another shift, Jaye is approached by a young girl who, after an introduction, tells her that she stole her wallet. As she gives it back to her, Jaye notices that she has a stuttering problem and a stuffed chameleon tells her to "get her words out". This eventually leads to the girl - nicknamed Binky- getting a job at Wonderfalls, with Jaye as her mentor. Unfortunately, Binky starts to take the mentor idea too seriously and seemingly takes Jaye's identity: Her job, her friends, her family, her looks, and her personality. With the animals still telling her to "get her words out", Jaye decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Directors:Marita Grabiak, Todd Holland
    Writers:Tim Minear, Liz W. Garcia

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  7. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 4 - Pink Flamingos
    8.0/10(309 votes)

    #7 - Pink Flamingos

    S1:E4

    Jaye's father ends up in the hospital after she helps him collect garbage; the muses instruct Jaye to help an old high-school nemesis.

    Directors:Marita Grabiak, Todd Holland
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  8. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 6 - Muffin Buffalo
    8.0/10(297 votes)

    #8 - Muffin Buffalo

    S1:E6

    Jaye tries to help a shut-in neighbor re-enter society while the muses tell her not to give another neighbor her disability checks that were delivered to Jaye by mistake.

    Directors:Jamie Babbit, Craig Zisk
    Writers:Tim Minear, Bryan Fuller

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  9. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 8 - Lovesick Ass
    8.0/10(268 votes)

    #9 - Lovesick Ass

    S1:E8

    Jaye and Eric help Katya, who's come all the way from Russia to get married to "Peter". The groom-to-be turns out to be 13.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  10. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 3 - Wound-Up Penguin
    7.9/10(320 votes)

    #10 - Wound-Up Penguin

    S1:E3

    Jaye and Eric find a woman in the Barrel, who they discover is a nun that is trying to leave her abbey. A priest comes looking for her to try to convince her to come back, but isn't very successful in doing so. Jaye naturally gets wrapped up in it, and taking instructions from the animals, eventually helps the two.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 9 - Safety Canary
    7.9/10(305 votes)

    #11 - Safety Canary

    S1:E9

    Jaye and Eric have their first date at Niagara Zoo, where her actions get the bird keeper fired. Who will help the two endangered birds mate now?

    Directors:Jamie Babbit, Craig Zisk
    Writers:Tim Minear, Bryan Fuller

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  12. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 7 - Barrel Bear
    7.6/10(264 votes)

    #12 - Barrel Bear

    S1:E7

    Jaye and Mahandra end up on opposite sides of a battle between two older women both claiming to be the first woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Bryan Fuller

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  13. Wonderfalls Season 1 Episode 12 - Totem Mole
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #13 - Totem Mole

    S1:E12

    Jaye, Sharon and Mahandra visit a nearby Indian reservation, where the spirit of a dead grandmother send all three on a new path towards easing Jaye's burden. Aaron and Jaye continue on this path and hilarity ensues.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Dan E. Fesman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Caged Bird" is the best rated episode of "Wonderfalls". It scored 8.6/10 based on 318 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on 12/15/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cocktail Bunny".