The BEST episodes of The Stand (2020) season 1

Every episode of The Stand (2020) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Stand (2020) season 1!

In a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: CBS All AccessStatus: Ended
The Walk
star
7.43
1085 votes

#1 - The Walk

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2021

After tragedy strikes the Boulder Free Zone, Mother Abagail tasks members of her Committee with a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Harold and Nadine begin their journey to New Vegas to unite with Flagg and claim their reward.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Owen King
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The Vigil
star
7.38
1099 votes

#2 - The Vigil

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2021

While all of Boulder fears for Mother Abagail's safety, Stu organizes search parties to ensure her return, presenting an opportunity for Harold and Nadine. In New Vegas, Flagg recruits a dangerous new follower.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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Fear and Loathing in New Vegas
star
7.37
1147 votes

#3 - Fear and Loathing in New Vegas

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2021

Nadine and Harold's dark intentions continue to take shape. The Committee's spies entrench themselves in New Vegas, where Flagg is building his own society, where officially-sanctioned sin and debauchery disguises a ruthlessly-enforced order. Frannie hatches a plan to confirm her suspicions of Harold. Mother Abagail seeks divine council.

Directors: Chris Fisher
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The Stand
star
7.34
1071 votes

#4 - The Stand

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2021

Risking everything, the Boulder travelers face off with Flagg's followers in New Vegas, among them a very different - and pregnant - Nadine.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
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Pocket Savior
star
7.31
1487 votes

#5 - Pocket Savior

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/24/2020

Musician Larry Underwood is on the cusp of his big break when "Captain Trips" strikes New York. Alone and wandering an empty city, he meets an alluring new acquaintance also desperate to escape. Meanwhile, an incarcerated Lloyd Henreid comes face-to-face with Randall Flagg, The Dark Man himself, who makes him an enticing offer.

Directors: Josh Boone
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Blank Page
star
7.30
1348 votes

#6 - Blank Page

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/31/2020

Mother Abagail selects a surprising voice to be her conduit to her chosen Committee in Boulder: the young deaf man Nick Andros. The arrival of a disturbing visitor to the Boulder Free Zone, shakes the Committee and Boulder residents to their core. Elsewhere in the Free Zone, Nadine Cross is haunted by a childhood memory.

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The House of the Dead
star
7.30
1237 votes

#7 - The House of the Dead

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2021

The Boulder Free Zone Committee looks to solidify their leadership and bolster the community with a town hall meeting, but Flagg continues to make inroads as he plots to destroy the newly-forming society from within.

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The End
star
7.29
1783 votes

#8 - The End

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/17/2020

When the 'Captain Trips' flu epidemic wipes out more than 99% of the population, the remaining few immune to the disease—including Stu Redman, Frannie Goldsmith and Harold Lauder—set out in search of other survivors. While doing so, they experience visions of the nurturing Mother Abagail and the menacing figure of The Dark Man.

Directors: Josh Boone
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The Circle Closes
star
6.95
1045 votes

#9 - The Circle Closes

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2021

After seeing both the light and the dark, Frannie makes her stand.

Directors: Josh Boone
Writer: Stephen King
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