The BEST episodes directed by Elisabeth Moss

Execution
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8.19
702 votes

#1 - Execution

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 6 - Episode 9

As Gilead unleashes its full power against the resistance, June faces her greatest test yet. She walks a fine line between survival and rebellion, while the authorities tighten their grip with ruthless efficiency.

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Safe
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7.90
1365 votes

#2 - Safe

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 5 - Episode 10

Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

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Testimony
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7.80
1688 votes

#3 - Testimony

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 4 - Episode 8

June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.

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The Crossing
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7.78
1790 votes

#4 - The Crossing

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 4 - Episode 3

Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.

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Progress
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7.76
1666 votes

#5 - Progress

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 4 - Episode 9

June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.

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Ballet
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7.73
1372 votes

#6 - Ballet

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 5 - Episode 2

June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

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Offset
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7.69
508 votes

#7 - Offset

Shining Girls - Season 1 - Episode 7

A fresh lead sparks a breakthrough in the story. After Kirby drops a bombshell on Marcus, she goes to help a new friend.

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Screamer
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7.68
538 votes

#8 - Screamer

Shining Girls - Season 1 - Episode 5

Dan’s article gains traction across the city. After a harrowing encounter, Kirby’s grasp of reality comes into question.

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Train
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7.47
838 votes

#9 - Train

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 6 - Episode 1

June and Serena find themselves thrown together on a dangerous journey as refugees fleeing an increasingly hostile Toronto. Moira faces a life-changing choice that could alter the resistance forever.

Morning
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7.43
1482 votes

#10 - Morning

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 5 - Episode 1

June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.

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Exile
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7.37
752 votes

#11 - Exile

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 6 - Episode 2

June embarks on a challenging journey as she attempts to forge a new life in an unfamiliar community, while Serena seeks a sanctuary.

The Handmaid's Tale
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6.91
656 votes

#12 - The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale - Season 6 - Episode 10

June faces the ultimate reckoning with her past in Gilead. She must make a choice: embrace the peace she's found or continue her fight against the regime that took everything from her. Her decision will ripple through the lives of everyone she holds dear.