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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E9 9.1
Racing Clouds

A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.

#2
S1E5 9.0
The Fangs of Freedom

Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.

#3
S1E10 9.0
This Is Not Your Heaven

James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.

#4 Behind Us, a Cliff S1E2 8.7
#5 Lightning Yellow Hair S1E7 8.6
#6 1883 S1E1 8.5
#7 River S1E3 8.2
#8 The Crossing S1E4 8.2
#9 Boring the Devil S1E6 8.1
#10 The Weep of Surrender S1E8 7.6

Lowlights

#10 S1E8 The Weep of Surrender 7.6

Elsa makes a big decision. Shea faces doubts as winter looms.

#9 Boring the Devil S1E6 8.1
#8 The Crossing S1E4 8.2
#7 River S1E3 8.2
#6 1883 S1E1 8.5

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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