The Best Episodes Directed By Elisabeth Moss

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(40 votes)

   #1 - The Crossing

   S4:E34/28/2021

   Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.

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   8.4/10(21 votes)

   #2 - Safe

   S5:E1011/9/2022

   Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

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   8.4/10(91 votes)

   #3 - Morning

   S5:E19/14/2022

   June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.

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   8.3/10(24 votes)

   #4 - Ballet

   S5:E29/14/2022

   June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

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   8.0/10(29 votes)

   #5 - Testimony

   S4:E86/2/2021

   June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.

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   8.0/10(29 votes)

   #6 - Progress

   S4:E96/9/2021

   June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.

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   7.8/10(44 votes)

   #7 - Train

   S6:E14/8/2025

   June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

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8. 

   7.0/10(23 votes)

   #8 - Execution

   S6:E95/20/2025

   June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

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9. 

   6.8/10(16 votes)

   #9 - Offset

   S1:E75/26/2022

   A fresh lead sparks a breakthrough in the story. After Kirby drops a bombshell on Marcus, she goes to help a new friend.

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    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Screamer

    S1:E55/12/2022

    Dan's article gains traction across the city. After a harrowing encounter, Kirby's grasp of reality comes into question.

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11. 

    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Handmaid's Tale

    S6:E105/27/2025

    June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

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12. 

    6.3/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Exile

    S6:E24/8/2025

    June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

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