The BEST episodes of Black Mirror season 1

Every episode of Black Mirror season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Mirror season 1!

A television anthology series that shows the dark side of life and technology.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
The Entire History of You
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7.95
9938 votes

#1 - The Entire History of You

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2011

Set in an alternative reality where everyone has access to a system which records everything they do, see or hear. You need never forget a face, a holiday or a night out again... but is that always a good thing?

Directors: Brian Welsh
Watch Now:Amazon
Fifteen Million Merits
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7.70
10935 votes

#2 - Fifteen Million Merits

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2011

Set in a sarcastic version of a future reality, 15 Million Merits is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction. In this world, everyone is confined to a life of strange physical drudgery. The only way to escape this life is to enter the 'Hot Shot' talent show and just pray you can impress the judges.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Watch Now:Amazon
The National Anthem
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7.47
13020 votes

#3 - The National Anthem

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

A twisted parable for the Twitter age, The National Anthem looks at how life is very much harder for the rich and supposedly powerful now that information is disseminated so quickly and public opinion is so loud, powerful and quick to change. It's a political thriller in which the Prime Minister faces a huge dilemma - and that's all that can be revealed for now...

Directors: Otto Bathurst
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