The BEST episodes of Boots season 1

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

In 1990, a bullied, gay high school student named Cameron joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend, Ray — a dangerous move when being gay in the military meant jail time or worse. As these two friends plunge into Marine Corps boot camp, where the landmines are both literal and metaphorical, they join a platoon of young men on a harrowing journey of transformation.

Last Updated: 4/6/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

The Crucible

8.05

246 votes

#1 - The Crucible

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2025

The recruits face the ultimate test as the Crucible pushes the limits of their endurance — and brotherhood is the only way to get past the finish line.

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Love Is a Battlefield

7.89

242 votes

#2 - Love Is a Battlefield

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2025

As combat training begins, a brutal mind game drives a recruit to the breaking point. A violation of protocol stirs trouble in the ranks.

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Bullseye

7.76

237 votes

#3 - Bullseye

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2025

Emotions run high as Cameron and the recruits aim to hit their marks in rifle training. Sgt. Sullivan lands in a very different set of crosshairs.

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The Things We Carry

7.69

240 votes

#4 - The Things We Carry

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2025

The platoon grapples with the cost of being a Marine. Capt. Fajardo brings Staff Sgt. McKinnon up to speed. The mess hall lives up to its name.

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Sink or Swim

7.69

249 votes

#5 - Sink or Swim

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2025

Amid a high-pressure week of swim training, Ray struggles to stay afloat — until Cameron dives in with a risky scheme to keep him above water.

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The Confidence Course

7.55

249 votes

#6 - The Confidence Course

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2025

Cameron digs deep to prove himself in a confidence-building course. The platoon receives a late addition. Barbara discovers sympathy has its perks.

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The Pink Marine

7.54

301 votes

#7 - The Pink Marine

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2025

Without telling his mother, earnest teen Cameron impulsively follows his best friend Ray into the unforgiving gauntlet of Marine Corps boot camp.

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The Buddy System

7.42

270 votes

#8 - The Buddy System

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2025

A training exercise strains Cameron's bond with Ray and forces brothers John and Cody to unpack the family baggage they brought to Parris Island.

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