The BEST episodes of Chief of War season 1

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

With Hawaii's four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their shores.

Last Updated: 9/12/2025Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
Changing Tides
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7.67
502 votes

#1 - Changing Tides

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2025

Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee Oahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.

Directors: Justin Chon
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Day of Spilled Brains
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7.63
235 votes

#2 - Day of Spilled Brains

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2025

A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.

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The Race of the Gods
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7.58
351 votes

#3 - The Race of the Gods

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2025

Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha’s council. Keōua sends a message.

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City of Flowers
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7.52
414 votes

#4 - City of Flowers

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2025

Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.

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City of Flowers Part II
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7.48
381 votes

#5 - City of Flowers Part II

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2025

A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.

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The Chief of War
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7.45
637 votes

#6 - The Chief of War

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

Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.

Directors: Justin Chon
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The Splintered Paddle
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7.31
289 votes

#7 - The Splintered Paddle

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2025

Kupuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha’s leadership.

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The Sacred Niu Grove
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5.67
3 votes

#8 - The Sacred Niu Grove

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2025

After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua’s call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.

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