The BEST episodes of Critical Role season 1

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

Voice actor Matthew Mercer leads a group of fellow voice actors on epic Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. These familiar voices bring the audience into the full experience of D&D, allowing imaginations to soar as the characters embark on adventures. This is Critical Role!

Last Updated: 4/26/2024Network: TwitchStatus: Continuing

9.85

13 votes

#1 - Vecna, the Ascended

Season 1 - Episode 114 - Aired 10/5/2017

Vox Machina battles Vecna.

9.83

12 votes

#2 - The Final Ascent

Season 1 - Episode 113 - Aired 9/28/2017

Vox Machina, having made their final preparations, make their way to the top of the tower of Entropis.

9.83

12 votes

#3 - The Chapter Closes

Season 1 - Episode 115 - Aired 10/12/2017

On the final episode of our campaign, victory is celebrated, and all debts are paid…

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9.50

14 votes

#4 - A Bard's Lament

Season 1 - Episode 85 - Aired 2/9/2017

Grog vs. Earthbreaker Groon in the Temple of Kord! Scanlan awakes! Vox Machina go to see a guy about a hand!

9.50

8 votes

#5 - The Fear of Isolation

Season 1 - Episode 105 - Aired 7/13/2017

Vox Machina travel to the pools of Wittebak where they meet a lonely stranger residing in a strange old house…

9.39

44 votes

#6 - Reunions

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/19/2015

Vox Machina make their way through Whitestone Castle, lead by a new, unlikely ally in hopes of rescuing Cassandra de Rolo. Battles commence, debts are settled, and secrets are revealed as the group descends into the haunted catacombs.

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9.38

13 votes

#7 - The Kill Box

Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 5/5/2016

Grog Vs. Kevdak! Vox Machina Vs. The Herd! It’s an all out battle with the fate of Westrunn!

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9.38

47 votes

#8 - Trial of the Take

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/30/2015

With the party now split, Scanlan, Percy, Vex, and Grog find themselves teaming up with an unlikely duo assigned by Huntmaster Vanessa Cyndrial of the Slayer’s Take Guild. Lyra, a somewhat overly zealous wizard on her first field mission, and Zahra, an intimidating tiefling warlock, now lead the team on their requisite mission. The task at hand–ridding the wilds around Vasselheim of a troublesome white dragon. Putting differences aside, the forced fellowship heads out into the frost-harried north of the Vesper Timberland…

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9.32

44 votes

#9 - Whispers

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/22/2015

Vox Machina begin their campaign to sow the seeds of rebellion among the people of Whitestone. The cruel Sir Kerrion Stonefell is the first target on their list, but will the attack against him unleash a darker power?Vox Machina begin their campaign to sow the seeds of rebellion among the people of Whitestone. The cruel Sir Kerrion Stonefell is the first target on their list, but will the attack against him unleash a darker power?

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9.28

18 votes

#10 - Desperate Measures

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 1/28/2016

Desperate to help survivors of the attack, Vox Machina attempt to fend off the assailing beasts, but our heroes are rendered helpless in the face of temptation, infighting and despair.

9.25

8 votes

#11 - Race to the Tower

Season 1 - Episode 102 - Aired 6/22/2017

All hell breaks loose as Vox Machina race to stop the return of Vecna!

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9.15

47 votes

#12 - Hubris

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/23/2015

Parting ways with their beloved cleric, Vox Machina is now adrift in a strange and unfamiliar city. With heavy hearts, they wander Vasselheim in the Braving Grounds District, home to the worshipers of Kord, the deity of battle and strength. Fittingly, Grog soon finds himself in a fighting pit, duking it out with as tough an opponent as he could ever wish for. Later, the party spots an attacking beast high on the city walls, and true to form, Vox Machina rushes to help. Following the fleeing creature off into the dense forests outside the city, they find their prey and a whole lot more.

9.14

7 votes

#13 - Cloak and Dagger

Season 1 - Episode 68 - Aired 9/22/2016

Vox Machine chases Dr. Ripley across the Island of Glass, but are they prepared for what she has in store?

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9.13

8 votes

#14 - Dark Dealings

Season 1 - Episode 112 - Aired 9/21/2017

In this episode, Vox Machina search for a powerful artifact that could help swing the tide in their favor. Nothing could possibly go wrong…

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9.06

16 votes

#15 - Omens

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/21/2016

Vox Machina is in disarray as a mysterious skull is found and Vax questions the priorities of the group. Meanwhile, the city of Emon experiences a substantial political shift.

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9.00

9 votes

#16 - The Deceiver's Stand

Season 1 - Episode 83 - Aired 1/26/2017

It's Vox Machina Vs. Raishan as the last member of the Chroma Conclave will either stand or fall!

9.00

7 votes

#17 - Shadows of Thomara

Season 1 - Episode 111 - Aired 9/14/2017

In this episode, Vox Machina make their way through the cursed caverns of the undead dwarven city of Thomara, hoping their presence won’t be discovered…