The Best Episodes of 1883

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   9.1/10(5131 votes)

   #1 - Racing Clouds

   S1:E92/20/2022

   A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.

   Director:Ben Richardson

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   9.0/10(5574 votes)

   #2 - The Fangs of Freedom

   S1:E51/16/2022

   Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   9.0/10(5196 votes)

   #3 - This Is Not Your Heaven

   S1:E102/27/2022

   James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.

   Director:Ben Richardson

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   Director:Ben Richardson

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   8.7/10(5705 votes)

   #4 - Behind Us, A Cliff

   S1:E212/19/2021

   Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.

   Director:Ben Richardson

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   8.6/10(4964 votes)

   #5 - Lightning Yellow Hair

   S1:E72/6/2022

   Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   8.5/10(6502 votes)

   #6 - 1883

   S1:E112/19/2021

   The Dutton family embarks on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America. James arrives in Texas, where he and his family prepare to make their way through The Great Plains in search of a new home and the promise of opportunity.

   Director:Taylor Sheridan

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.2/10(4935 votes)

   #7 - River

   S1:E312/26/2021

   James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision. Tensions rise in camp when an accusation is made. Elsa begins a flirtation with a cowboy.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   8.2/10(4918 votes)

   #8 - The Crossing

   S1:E41/9/2022

   The group faces the harrowing task of crossing the river with their wagons and supplies. Thomas and Noemi grow closer.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   8.1/10(4512 votes)

   #9 - Boring The Devil

   S1:E61/30/2022

   Shea helps Elsa cope with her loss. The group crosses another river and prepares to enter Indian territory. Thomas buys Noemi a gift.

   Director:Ben Richardson

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    7.6/10(4685 votes)

    #10 - The Weep of Surrender

    S1:E82/13/2022

    Elsa makes a big decision. Shea faces doubts as winter looms.

    Director:Ben Richardson

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    Director:Ben Richardson

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