The BEST episodes of American Gods season 1
Every episode of American Gods season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Gods season 1!
A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.
#1 - Come to Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/18/2017
On the eve of war, Mr. Wednesday attempts to recruit the Old God Ostara, but needs Mr. Nancy's help in making a good impression and winning her over.
#2 - Lemon Scented You
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2017
Shadow's emotional reunion with his dead and unfaithful wife is interrupted when he and Mr. Wednesday are kidnapped by the New Gods.
#3 - Git Gone
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2017
The story of Laura's life and death is explored, including her first encounter with Shadow and how exactly she came to be sitting on the edge of his motel room bed.
#4 - A Prayer for Mad Sweeney
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/2017
Following her brief reunion with Shadow, Laura turns to an unlikely travel companion to find her way back to life; Mad Sweeney's long, winding, and often tragic past is explored.
#6 - Head Full of Snow
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2017
Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank. Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room.
#7 - The Secret of Spoons
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2017
As Mr. Wednesday begins recruitment for the coming battle, Shadow Moon travels with him to Chicago and agrees to a very high stakes game of checkers with the old Slavic god, Czernobog.
#8 - The Bone Orchard
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2017
When Shadow Moon is released from prison early after the death of his wife, he meets Mr. Wednesday and is recruited as his bodyguard. Shadow discovers that this may be more than he bargained for.