The BEST episodes of Wayward Pines

Every episode of Wayward Pines ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Wayward Pines!

A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.

Last Updated: 12/22/2023Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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The Truth
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7.94
2956 votes

#1 - The Truth

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2015

Ethan goes through the forest and manages to cross the fence line where he discovers some truths about Wayward.

Directors: James Foley
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Time Will Tell
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7.86
2330 votes

#2 - Time Will Tell

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/6/2016

CJ reflects on her life and the great responsibilities she has had for so many years; Theo and Megan disagree on the intelligence of the Abbies.

Directors: Jeff T. Thomas
Writer: Anna Fricke
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A Reckoning
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7.83
2726 votes

#3 - A Reckoning

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/16/2015

Ethan's reactions to the incident among the insurgents result in a polarized response in the city. Pilcher decides to take care of the matter, endangering the city and all its inhabitants.

Directors: Nimród Antal
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Cycle
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7.80
2841 votes

#4 - Cycle

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/23/2015

Pam confronts Pilcher, while Megan changes her mind and helps Ethan lead the townspeople to safety and the truth.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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Our Town, Our Law
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7.78
2990 votes

#5 - Our Town, Our Law

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2015

After what happened with Beverly in the plaza Ethan is shocked by Kate's participation. Determined to find his way out Peter meets the realtor, Peter McCall, who gives him a new house. Meanwhile, Theresa and Ben travel to Idaho to find Ethan who has another run-in with Sheriff Pope.

Directors: Zal Batmanglij
Writer: Chad Hodge
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Choices
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7.75
2800 votes

#6 - Choices

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2015

Ethan is taken to a secret structure in the city, where he discovers the rest of the truth about Wayward Pines. Meanwhile, Teresa does research on her own.

Directors: Jeff T. Thomas
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Betrayal
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7.70
2827 votes

#7 - Betrayal

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/2015

Grieved by the truth, Ethan decides to trust Theresa and tell her everything he knows. A group of insurgents are a threat to the survival of the population.

Directors: Steve Shill
Writer: Rob Fresco
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Where Paradise Is Home
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7.64
3723 votes

#8 - Where Paradise Is Home

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2015

Secret Service Agent Ethan Burke begins his investigation into the disappearance of two federal agents.

Writer: Chad Hodge
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The Friendliest Place on Earth
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7.64
2745 votes

#9 - The Friendliest Place on Earth

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2015

Ethan investigates the insurgent group after they create chaos in the city. A meeting is called to distract and gather the people of the city.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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Do Not Discuss Your Life Before
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7.63
3195 votes

#10 - Do Not Discuss Your Life Before

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2015

After finding Secret Service agent Bill Evans' body in an abandoned house, Ethan continues to search for clues with the help of Beverly.

Writer: Chad Hodge
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One of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire
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7.63
2860 votes

#11 - One of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2015

Ethan fights his new role in the city and keeps looking for a way out especially after his family has arrived and wants to keep them safe.

Directors: Zal Batmanglij
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Walcott Prep
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7.58
2250 votes

#12 - Walcott Prep

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2016

Pilcher returns in search of his Chosen One. On the other hand, as the Abbies draw closer Jason makes a fatal decision and Theo and Xander must put their differences aside to stop him before the human race disappears.

Directors: Mathias Herndl
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Pass Judgment
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7.53
2287 votes

#13 - Pass Judgment

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2016

Jason and his soldiers organize a quest to capture Margaret and Wayward Pines begins to rid himself of the cracks created by pressures from both within and without.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
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Bedtime Story
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7.53
2117 votes

#14 - Bedtime Story

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2016

Theo is forced to make a decision that could seal the fate of humanity.

Directors: Ti West
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City Upon a Hill
star
7.51
2347 votes

#15 - City Upon a Hill

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2016

The Abbies attack CJ and the Reapers, leaving Teresa in grave danger and the city with alarming levels of supplies. So Theo builds a makeshift evaluation unit, but she may not be able to fix her marriage to Rebecca. Additionally, Xander still has unfinished business concerning him when Jason questions his abilities to lead.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Tyler Hisel
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Exit Strategy
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7.39
2500 votes

#16 - Exit Strategy

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2016

Xander returns to Wayward Pines with an unexpected guest; CJ leads a brave group on an expedition beyond the fence.

Directors: Ti West
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Sound the Alarm
star
7.34
2380 votes

#17 - Sound the Alarm

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2016

Wayward Pines Creation Revealed; Megan experiments with the first woman; Abby and Frank struggle with their personal problems.

Directors: Alrick Riley
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Blood Harvest
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7.21
2826 votes

#18 - Blood Harvest

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2016

Theo discovers the truth and his purpose for being at Wayward Pines. CJ launches a vital and life-threatening project off the fence.

Directors: Brad Turner
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Enemy Lines
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7.19
3266 votes

#19 - Enemy Lines

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2016

The residents of Wayward Pines fight against the oppressive government of the first generation. Dr. Theo Yedlin, a new resident of Wayward Pines, awakens from a coma and finds himself in the midst of this rebellion, as he tries to understand what Wayward Pines really is and thus help preserve the endangered human race.

Directors: David Petrarca
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Once Upon a Time in Wayward Pines
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7.06
2638 votes

#20 - Once Upon a Time in Wayward Pines

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2016

Nurse Pam reappears as a lethal threat to the city; Jason's past is revealed.

Directors: John Krokidas
Writer: Anna Fricke
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