The BEST episodes of Dollhouse season 1
Every episode of Dollhouse season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dollhouse season 1!
The show revolves around a corporation running numerous underground establishments across the globe which program individuals referred to as Actives with temporary personalities and skills. Wealthy clients hire Actives at great expense for various purposes. The series follows the Active known as Echo, on her journey towards self-awareness.
#1 - Briar Rose
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2009
Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse, and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion.
#2 - Epitaph One
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/11/2009
The year is 2019, and the world is broken. A small band of survivors discovers an abandoned Dollhouse and as they explore they begin to understand the shadowy organization and to suspect that they may have been responsible for the current state of the world.
#3 - Man on the Street
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2009
Echo becomes the perfect wife for a lonely internet mogul and Sierra’s attacker is revealed. Mellie’s life is in danger and Agent Ballard’s investigation takes a surprising turn when he comes face-to-face and goes fist-to-fist with Echo for the first time.
#4 - Omega
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/8/2009
Alpha’s reign of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival. Ballard’s search for the Dollhouse comes to an end, forcing him to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, one Doll is permanently deactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.
#5 - A Spy in the House of Love
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2009
When a traitor is discovered inside the Dollhouse, Echo and Sierra are programmed as spy hunters to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, Ballard receives surprising news from Mellie, and Adelle harbors a secret.
#6 - Needs
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2009
When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities intact but no memories, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.
#7 - Haunted
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2009
When Adelle’s wealthy friend is murdered, Adelle imprints Echo with the woman’s memories and personality to solve the case. Ballard looks into Mellie’s past, and Topher secretly programs Sierra for an engagement.
#8 - The Target
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2009
Echo becomes the female counterpart to a handsome young outdoorsman, but it may turn out that neither of the pair is what they seem to be. Meanwhile, Agent Ballard is encouraged when he receives a clue to Echo's true identity.
#9 - Gray Hour
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2009
Echo becomes an expert safe-cracker, and an invaluable piece of art is stolen from her on the engagement, forcing Sierra to take on a familiar persona. Agent Ballard gives Lubov an ultimatum, and Adelle confides shocking information to Topher.
#10 - Echoes
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2009
A deadly virus outbreak on a college campus sends Echo back to school where pieces of her past come into focus.
#11 - Ghost
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2009
Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse.
#12 - Stage Fright
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2009
Echo becomes a backup singer to watch out for a female singing sensation with a very overzealous fan. Agent Ballard's investigation takes a turn for the worse.
#13 - True Believer
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2009
Imprinted as a visually impaired woman, Echo must infiltrate a heavily guarded cult in order to rescue a woman held against her will.