The BEST episodes of Impastor

Every episode of Impastor ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Impastor!

Buddy Dobbs is in a rut. The slacker has a gambling debt that he's trying to escape, which leads him to a bridge that he is getting ready to jump off. Before he does, however, a reverend shows up and talks him down. Things take a turn after the reverend slips off the bridge and falls to his death, leaving Buddy the opportunity to steal the man's identity. Buddy begins to settle in to his new life as a pastor in a small, tight-knit town with the help of his preppy new assistant, Dora, alluring church treasurer Alexa and enthusiastic secretary Russell. He takes to the new gig quickly, because curing sex-crazed teenagers and stealing weed from young people are right up his alley. Despite Buddy's quick assimilation into the role, church president Alden Schmidt senses something isn't right. Back home, Buddy's ex-girlfriend, Leanne, is forced to clean up the mess he left behind.

Last Updated: 1/1/2026Network: TV LandStatus: Ended

8.17

391 votes

#1 - Exodus

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/16/2015

In the Season 1 finale, Buddy flees Ladner after realizing there's a hit out on him. Also: Dora becomes a town hero; and Schmidt makes a surprising announcement.

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8.04

385 votes

#2 - Honor Thy Boyfriend's Father and Mother

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2015

Buddy shares a surprise about Russell with Russell's parents and then gets a big surprise of his own. Elsewhere, Alexa instructs Dora in the art of self-love.

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8.03

381 votes

#3 - Flings & Arrows

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/9/2015

Buddy faces more perils when an unexpected delivery threatens to expose him and a hired assassin comes looking for him. Elsewhere: Schmidt's wife accuses him of having an affair.

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8.03

542 votes

#4 - Genesis

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2015

Buddy Dobbs, a slacker on the run from a loan shark, steals a man's identity and ends up posing as a small town's new gay pastor.

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8.01

393 votes

#5 - Bingo Tell It on the Mountain

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2015

Buddy is threatened by a new family in town; Dora asks Buddy for help to overcome a strange addiction; and Schmidt has a rendezvous with Ashlee.

My Little Brother's Little Brother's Keeper

7.99

280 votes

#6 - My Little Brother's Little Brother's Keeper

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2016

Buddy’s attempt to counsel Russell’s little brother goes awry. Dora decides to run against Schmidt for church president. Buddy struggles with his feelings for Alexa.

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7.99

437 votes

#7 - Bird of Pray

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2015

Buddy’s first Sunday service is so unorthodox, a livid Schmidt calls in the bishop to assess the new pastor’s competence. Dora makes an unusual request for Buddy, while Alexa and Russell vie for his affection.

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7.98

360 votes

#8 - The Body of Kenny Compels You

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2015

Buddy has to face the police, Alexa and Schmidt when Kenny's dead body is found. Later, a young photographer catches Buddy in a compromising position.

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7.97

288 votes

#9 - Judge Not

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2016

The FBI plans a surprise for Buddy. Sheriff Graham comes down hard on the pastor. Dora thinks Buddy is having an affair.

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7.97

291 votes

#10 - The Bish is Back

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2016

Bishop Perkins returns with an announcement that rocks Trinity Lutheran. Sheriff Graham turns up the heat on Buddy regarding a recent murder in town. Alexa reveals an astonishing secret.

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7.93

516 votes

#11 - On the Third Day...

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2015

The church is in an uproar when two dead bodies are discovered in town and a piece of incriminating evidence leads directly to the new pastor. Meanwhile, Buddy goes back home to attend his own funeral.

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7.89

398 votes

#12 - Ex-Communication

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2015

Buddy tries to help Alexa escape her past, but his efforts put both of them in danger. Elsewhere, Dora has a meltdown after learning her ex-fiancé is getting married.

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7.86

290 votes

#13 - Ah-Men

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2016

Russell calls on Buddy to become more of a leader in the gay community. Sheriff Graham enlists Dora to spy on Buddy and Alexa. Schmidt and Ashlee take their relationship public.

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7.86

333 votes

#14 - Guardian Angel

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2016

The church must convince an eccentric elderly woman to donate her estate. Dora goes on a date with Detective Lovello. Schmidt makes a troubling confession.

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7.85

415 votes

#15 - Thou Shalt Not Steal

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2015

Buddy steals a ruby necklace from a woman in a coffin to pay off a gambling debt. Also, Dora and Alexa have a falling out over a church fashion show; and Schmidt falls for a mystery woman.

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7.84

345 votes

#16 - The Devil Went Down to Ladner

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2016

Buddy’s attempt to outfox the detectives backfires. Dora, Alexa, and Russell suspect something ominous is going on with their new pastor. Schmidt learns the truth about Ashlee.

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7.84

289 votes

#17 - Thy Neighbor's Wife

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2016

Alexa's husband visits. Dora makes a terrifying discovery. Schmidt's engagement party goes awry.

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7.82

313 votes

#18 - Sins of The Past-or Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2016

Buddy falls into a deadly criminal’s trap. The church council unites to stop an arson attempt on Ladner Trinity. Dora reconnects with her high school crush.

7.81

282 votes

#19 - Sins of The Past-or Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2016

Dora’s and Alexa’s lives are both in jeopardy and Buddy must choose which one to save. Russell and Dora have a falling out. Schmidt is robbed.

7.80

315 votes

#20 - Buddy's Prayer

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2016

An ex-con threatens to burn down the church. Dora’s relationship with Detective Lovello proves dangerous. Russell helps Schmidt set up his new bachelor pad.