The BEST episodes of Snowpiercer season 1

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

Earth has frozen over and the last surviving humans live on a giant train circling the globe, struggling to coexist amid the delicate balance onboard.

Last Updated: 7/9/2025Network: AMCStatus: Ended
994 Cars Long
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7.79
1284 votes

#1 - 994 Cars Long

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/12/2020

In the revolution's aftermath, Layton and Melanie realize the greatest threat to their survival is right over their shoulder.

Directors: James Hawes
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The Train Demanded Blood
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7.79
1309 votes

#2 - The Train Demanded Blood

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/12/2020

The rebel forces are on their heels when a dangerous foe joins them. A plan is hatched to take the train, but it may destroy them all.

Directors: James Hawes
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These Are His Revolutions
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7.54
1335 votes

#3 - These Are His Revolutions

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/5/2020

Revolution has finally come. As Layton leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion, Melanie's house of cards collapses.

Directors: Everardo Gout
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Without Their Maker
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7.53
1475 votes

#4 - Without Their Maker

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2020

A twist in the murder investigation brings Layton face to face with the murderer, and dangerously close to Melanie's secret.

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The Universe Is Indifferent
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7.46
1336 votes

#5 - The Universe Is Indifferent

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/28/2020

Melanie intensifies her search for Layton as he plots to weaponize her secret.

Directors: Helen Shaver
Writer: Donald Joh
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Trouble Comes Sideways
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7.41
1381 votes

#6 - Trouble Comes Sideways

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/2020

Layton lays track for revolution while Melanie faces an engineering emergency that threatens every soul on Snowpiercer.

Directors: Helen Shaver
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Justice Never Boarded
star
7.39
1409 votes

#7 - Justice Never Boarded

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2020

Tension between Third Class and First Class comes to a head at the trial of the Snowpiercer killer.

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First, the Weather Changed
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7.30
2056 votes

#8 - First, the Weather Changed

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/17/2020

Snowpiercer, the great ark train, circles a frozen earth keeping humanity's last survivors until a murder onboard threatens the established order.

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Access Is Power
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7.30
1578 votes

#9 - Access Is Power

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2020

Layton descends into the black market, while Melanie stages a prize fight to defuse class tension.

Directors: Sam Miller
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Prepare to Brace
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7.27
1723 votes

#10 - Prepare to Brace

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/24/2020

Layton investigates the murder while gathering intel for his revolution. Melanie faces a resource crisis that could impact everyone.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Donald Joh
Watch Now:Apple TV