The BEST episodes of Frontier (2016) season 1

Every episode of Frontier (2016) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Frontier (2016) season 1!

The chaotic and violent struggle to control wealth and power in the North American fur trade in the late 18th century. Told from multiple perspectives, Frontier takes place in a world where business negotiations might be resolved with close-quarter hatchet fights, and where delicate relations between native tribes and Europeans can spark bloody conflicts.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: Discovery Channel (CA)Status: Ended
The Gallows
star
7.80
872 votes

#1 - The Gallows

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2016

Chaos ensues at Fort James when Michael and Sokanon conspire to free Harp from Benton's grip.

Directors: Ken Girotti
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The Disciple
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7.70
880 votes

#2 - The Disciple

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2016

Captain Johnson closes in on Benton; the fort is reinforced with soldiers as Harp and Benton come face to face; Emberly makes a move to control Chesterfield.

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Mushkegowuk Esquewu
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7.70
1058 votes

#3 - Mushkegowuk Esquewu

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2016

After an unprovoked attack, Machk leads the Lake Walkers to retaliate against the Brown Brothers; Harp sets out to find the truth while tensions increase.

Directors: John Vatcher
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Little Brother War
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7.63
1162 votes

#4 - Little Brother War

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2016

While Douglas and Malcolm Brown negotiate a loan with wealthy Samuel Grant, their brother Cedric Brown kidnaps a Lake Walker boy as trade leverage, setting off a deadly chain of events in the Bay. Michael chooses a side. Emberly takes a big risk that puts her in Benton’s crosshairs. Harp makes a promise to the Lake Walkers.

Directors: Brad Peyton
Writer: Perry Chafe
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Wolves
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7.57
873 votes

#5 - Wolves

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2016

An unexpected arrival to Fort James puts Lord Benton and Chesterfield on edge; Emberly conspires to rid herself of a problem; Michael is shocked when he sees someone from his past.

Directors: Kelly Makin
Writer: Greg Nelson
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A Kingdom unto Itself
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7.40
1550 votes

#6 - A Kingdom unto Itself

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2016

Michael Smyth lands in the New World on an HBC ship and is ordered by Lord Benton to the frontier in search of fur trader Declan Harp.

Directors: Brad Peyton
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