The BEST episodes of Dickinson season 1

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

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world’s greatest poet.

Last Updated: 3/12/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended
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‘Faith’ is a fine invention
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7.84
238 votes

#1 - ‘Faith’ is a fine invention

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2019

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Writer: Darlene Hunt
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A brief, but patient illness
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7.75
255 votes

#2 - A brief, but patient illness

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily takes a "sick day" to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.

Directors: Silas Howard
Writer: Rachel Axler
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
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7.74
245 votes

#3 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily's relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.

There’s a certain Slant of light
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7.74
238 votes

#4 - There’s a certain Slant of light

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2019

On Christmas, Emily tries to be the "good little woman."

Directors: Stacie Passon
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We lose - because we win
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7.62
240 votes

#5 - We lose - because we win

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2019

On her father's election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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I am afraid to own a Body
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7.51
260 votes

#6 - I am afraid to own a Body

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

Directors: Silas Howard
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Wild nights
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7.48
308 votes

#7 - Wild nights

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
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I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
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7.47
356 votes

#8 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019

Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

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Alone, I cannot be
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7.40
263 votes

#9 - Alone, I cannot be

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily seeks help from an author (John Mulaney) when her favorite tree is threatened.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
Writer: Alena Smith
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Because I could not stop
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7.37
497 votes

#10 - Because I could not stop

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019

Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

Writer: Alena Smith
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