The BEST episodes of The Purge season 1

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

During a 12-hour period when all crime - including murder - is legal, a group of seemingly unrelated characters cross paths in a city in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party. While the clock winds down, some will fight, some will hide, others will embrace what it means to purge to its fullest extent - whether for revenge, personal gain, protection, or unadulterated glee. As each character is forced to reckon with his or her past and plot how to better their futures, they soon discover how far they will go on Purge Night.

Last Updated: 5/6/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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A Nation Reborn
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7.63
642 votes

#1 - A Nation Reborn

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2018

Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

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I Will Participate
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7.49
641 votes

#2 - I Will Participate

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2018

Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.

Writer: Nick Snyder
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The Giving Time Is Here
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7.46
699 votes

#3 - The Giving Time Is Here

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2018

Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

Directors: Michael Nankin
Writer: Thomas Kelly
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Lovely Dark and Deep
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7.46
696 votes

#4 - Lovely Dark and Deep

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2018

Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.

Directors: Tara Nicole Weyr
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The Forgotten
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7.37
776 votes

#5 - The Forgotten

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2018

Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.

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The Urge to Purge
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7.34
969 votes

#6 - The Urge to Purge

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2018

Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.

Directors: David Von Ancken
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Take What's Yours
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7.31
1060 votes

#7 - Take What's Yours

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2018

Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.

Writer: Thomas Kelly
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Rise Up
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7.29
795 votes

#8 - Rise Up

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2018

Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.

Directors: Julius Ramsey
Writer: Jamie Chan
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What Is America?
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7.26
1229 votes

#9 - What Is America?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2018

Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.

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Release the Beast
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7.22
896 votes

#10 - Release the Beast

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2018

Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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