The BEST episodes of The Waterfront season 1

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

A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.

Last Updated: 7/8/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.74

165 votes

#1 - Nice Try

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/19/2025

Hoping to regain control of his operation, Harlan tries to outmaneuver an imminent threat. A violent warning shakes the Buckley family to its core.

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7.65

167 votes

#2 - Lost at Sea

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2025

As tensions flare, a dangerous standoff at sea brings the Buckleys face-to-face with their enemies.

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7.62

170 votes

#3 - Hunting Season

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2025

Belle receives upsetting news about the family's future. A hunting trip troubles the fragile alliance between Harlan and Grady. Bree makes a confession.

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7.51

178 votes

#4 - I'm a Hugger

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/19/2025

As pressure mounts and operations get riskier, Belle and Harlan struggle to keep a low profile. Old wounds resurface between Cane and Bree.

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7.49

187 votes

#5 - You Can't Trust a Buckley

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2025

Cane works to contain the growing fallout at home. Harlan connects with a new player — and learns the rules of the game have changed.

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7.47

214 votes

#6 - Taking Control

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2025

Cane and Harlan take bigger risks to keep the business running. Bree seeks proof to confirm her suspicions about her family.

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7.43

194 votes

#7 - Playing with Fire

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2025

As Harlan re-enters a risky alliance tied to the family's past, Belle makes quiet moves to protect what's left of their legacy.

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7.23

244 votes

#8 - Almost Okay

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2025

When a suspicious shipwreck draws the eyes of the law, the fractured Buckley family must put aside their grievances to cover their tracks.

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