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The Best Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1

Every episode of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1!

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Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 1 - The Beginning
    9.5/10(138 votes)

    #1 - The Beginning

    S1:E1

    In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 2 - Blitz
    0.0/10(125 votes)

    #2 - Blitz

    S1:E2

    After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west. The Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 3 - Barbarossa
    0.0/10(106 votes)

    #3 - Barbarossa

    S1:E3

    The story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the largest and costliest land offensive in human history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 4 - Pearl Harbor
    9.0/10(71 votes)

    #4 - Pearl Harbor

    S1:E4

    Exploring WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age and examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt and the human cost of total war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 5 - The War at Sea
    0.0/10(61 votes)

    #5 - The War at Sea

    S1:E5

    Exploring WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age and examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt and the human cost of total war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 6 - Guadalcanal
    9.0/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Guadalcanal

    S1:E6

    United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping a relentless advance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. World War II with Tom Hanks Season 1 Episode 7 - Darkness Falls
    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Darkness Falls

    S1:E7

    Hitler's hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Beginning" is the best rated episode of "World War II with Tom Hanks" season 1. It scored 9.5/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2026. This episode is rated 9.5 points higher than the second-best, "Blitz".