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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E15 7.8
Endgame

As Ellen prepares to operate on the President, the First Lady (recurring guest star MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO) confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.

#2
S1E3 7.6
Power of Persuasion

Duncan threatens Ellen to convince the President to keep her on as his surgeon ... or else. Plus, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter (LOLA COOK) and gains insight into his life.

#3
S1E4 7.6
2:45 PM

Ellen and Brian devise a plan with their kids to escape from Duncan. Meanwhile, Duncan's wife, Nina (FRANCIE SWIFT), tells him that she wants to discontinue her treatment.

#4 The Good Reason S1E8 7.6
#5 Loose Ends S1E9 7.6
#6 Burden of Truth S1E10 7.6
#7 Fight or Flight S1E13 7.5
#8 Sister's Keeper S1E6 7.4
#9 Hail Mary S1E7 7.4
#10 Off the Record S1E11 7.4

Lowlights

#15 S1E5 Truth and Consequences 7.3

Ellen has to make another life-changing choice when she performs emergency surgery in her own home. Meanwhile, Duncan demands answers when Archer tells him that an innocent person in their plan has become a victim.

#14 Invisible Leash S1E2 7.3
#13 Pilot S1E1 7.3
#12 Suspicious Minds S1E14 7.4
#11 The Cost of Living S1E12 7.4

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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