The BEST episodes of Watchmen season 1

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

A modern-day reimagining where superheroes are treated as outlaws and must embrace the nostalgia.

Last Updated: 9/26/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
A God Walks into Abar
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8.45
2925 votes

#1 - A God Walks into Abar

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2019

Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.

Directors: Nicole Kassell
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See How They Fly
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8.27
2792 votes

#2 - See How They Fly

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2019

Everything ends -- for real this time.

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An Almost Religious Awe
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8.17
2840 votes

#3 - An Almost Religious Awe

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/2019

Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead. The Smartest Man in the World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions.

Directors: David Semel
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This Extraordinary Being
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8.16
2921 votes

#4 - This Extraordinary Being

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/2019

Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather's journey.

Directors: Stephen Williams
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Little Fear of Lightning
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7.95
2853 votes

#5 - Little Fear of Lightning

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2019

The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history. The Smartest Man in the World plots a daring escape.

Directors: Steph Green
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She Was Killed by Space Junk
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7.76
3111 votes

#6 - She Was Killed by Space Junk

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2019

Following a late-night visit from the Senator who authored Masked Policing Legislation in Oklahoma, FBI agent Laurie Blake heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation. The Lord of the Estate draws unwelcome attention.

Directors: Stephen Williams
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If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own
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7.64
2943 votes

#7 - If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2019

Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer. With Blake getting closer to the truth of her coverup, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help. The Lord trains two new servants.

Directors: Andrij Parekh
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Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
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7.62
3379 votes

#8 - Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2019

As Angela relives haunting memories of an attack on her family, she detains a mysterious man who claims responsibility for Tulsa's most recent murder. An original play is performed for an audience of one.

Directors: Nicole Kassell
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It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
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7.59
4279 votes

#9 - It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2019

In an alternate America where police conceal their identities behind masks to protect themselves from a terrorist organization, Detective Angela Abar investigates the attempted murder of a fellow officer under the guidance of her friend and Chief, Judd Crawford. The Lord of a Country Estate receives an anniversary gift from his loyal servants.

Directors: Nicole Kassell
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