The BEST episodes of Dollhouse season 1

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

The show revolves around a corporation running numerous underground establishments across the globe which program individuals referred to as Actives with temporary personalities and skills. Wealthy clients hire Actives at great expense for various purposes. The series follows the Active known as Echo, on her journey towards self-awareness.

Last Updated: 9/20/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Briar Rose
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8.10
1957 votes

#1 - Briar Rose

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2009

Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse, and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion.

Directors: Dwight Little
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Epitaph One
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8.00
1389 votes

#2 - Epitaph One

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/11/2009

The year is 2019, and the world is broken. A small band of survivors discovers an abandoned Dollhouse and as they explore they begin to understand the shadowy organization and to suspect that they may have been responsible for the current state of the world.

Directors: David Solomon
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Man on the Street
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7.99
2055 votes

#3 - Man on the Street

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2009

Echo becomes the perfect wife for a lonely internet mogul and Sierra’s attacker is revealed. Mellie’s life is in danger and Agent Ballard’s investigation takes a surprising turn when he comes face-to-face and goes fist-to-fist with Echo for the first time.

Directors: David Solomon
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Omega
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7.92
2045 votes

#4 - Omega

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/8/2009

Alpha’s reign of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival. Ballard’s search for the Dollhouse comes to an end, forcing him to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, one Doll is permanently deactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.

Directors: Tim Minear
Writer: Tim Minear
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A Spy in the House of Love
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7.91
1927 votes

#5 - A Spy in the House of Love

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2009

When a traitor is discovered inside the Dollhouse, Echo and Sierra are programmed as spy hunters to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, Ballard receives surprising news from Mellie, and Adelle harbors a secret.

Directors: David Solomon
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Needs
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7.81
1948 votes

#6 - Needs

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2009

When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities intact but no memories, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.

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Haunted
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7.71
2073 votes

#7 - Haunted

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2009

When Adelle’s wealthy friend is murdered, Adelle imprints Echo with the woman’s memories and personality to solve the case. Ballard looks into Mellie’s past, and Topher secretly programs Sierra for an engagement.

Directors: Elodie Keene
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The Target
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7.70
2393 votes

#8 - The Target

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2009

Echo becomes the female counterpart to a handsome young outdoorsman, but it may turn out that neither of the pair is what they seem to be. Meanwhile, Agent Ballard is encouraged when he receives a clue to Echo's true identity.

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Gray Hour
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7.59
1950 votes

#9 - Gray Hour

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2009

Echo becomes an expert safe-cracker, and an invaluable piece of art is stolen from her on the engagement, forcing Sierra to take on a familiar persona. Agent Ballard gives Lubov an ultimatum, and Adelle confides shocking information to Topher.

Directors: Rod Hardy
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Echoes
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7.53
1968 votes

#10 - Echoes

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2009

A deadly virus outbreak on a college campus sends Echo back to school where pieces of her past come into focus.

Directors: James Contner
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Ghost
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7.41
2765 votes

#11 - Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2009

Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse.

Directors: Joss Whedon
Writer: Joss Whedon
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Stage Fright
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7.33
2111 votes

#12 - Stage Fright

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2009

Echo becomes a backup singer to watch out for a female singing sensation with a very overzealous fan. Agent Ballard's investigation takes a turn for the worse.

Directors: David Solomon
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True Believer
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7.25
1936 votes

#13 - True Believer

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2009

Imprinted as a visually impaired woman, Echo must infiltrate a heavily guarded cult in order to rescue a woman held against her will.

Directors: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Tim Minear
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