The BEST episodes of The Fades

Every episode of The Fades ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Fades!

Paul is a young man who is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that neither his therapist or best friend, Mac, can provide answers for. Worse still, Paul is starting to see the Fades – the spirits of the dead – all around him. They're everywhere but they can't be seen, smelt, heard or touched by living beings. But now an embittered and vengeful Fade has found a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living and Paul, Mac and their friends and family are all right in the eye of the storm.

Last Updated: 2/12/2024Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Ended
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Episode 4
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8.53
764 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2011

Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

Directors: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Episode 6
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8.41
701 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2011

A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

Directors: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Episode 5
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8.16
724 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2011

Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

Directors: Tom Shankland
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Episode 2
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8.01
801 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2011

Neil goes underground to begin planning his fight back against the Fades and as Paul's terrifying visions continue, Neil takes him to see an ancient Fade, who foresees Paul's importance in the looming battle. Realising how high the stakes have become, Paul decides the upcoming school ball will be his big goodbye to his old life. Meanwhile, DC Armstrong continues to investigate the growing number of missing persons cases in the town, completely unaware that they are being slaughtered by the Fades.

Directors: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Episode 3
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7.95
829 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2011

As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

Directors: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
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Episode 1
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7.66
982 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2011

Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

Directors: Farren Blackburn
Writer: Jack Thorne
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