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The Best Episodes of A Teacher Season 1

Every episode of A Teacher Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Teacher Season 1!

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Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, begins an affair with her student, Eric Walker. But their relationship accelerates faster than anticipated and the permanent damage becomes impossible to ignore.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Teacher Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(976 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Claire starts her first day teaching at a new school and meets her students, including Eric, a senior in her AP English class.

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  2. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(766 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Eric gets caught for underage drinking and a new friend helps bail him out. Claire takes Eric on a field trip to a nearby college.

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  3. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(739 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tensions arise as Claire and Matt explore pregnancy options. Claire chaperones the homecoming dance and Eric comes clean about his true feelings.

    Director:Hannah Fidell

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  4. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(661 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Claire outlines the rules Eric must follow as their relationship takes a dramatic turn.

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  5. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(682 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Claire and Eric go away on a secret trip to celebrate his 18th birthday.

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  6. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(613 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    As Claire's world begins to crumble, an uncertain Eric is pressed to reveal intimate details of his relationship.

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  8. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(593 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Eric tries to move on, but fallout from the affair continues to resurface in unexpected ways.

    Director:Andrew Neel

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  9. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(532 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Claire attempts to restart her life. However, not everyone is ready for her to turn the page.

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  10. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.3/10(520 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Claire and Eric separately hit their breaking points.

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  11. A Teacher Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.3/10(663 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Claire and Eric have seemingly moved on with their lives, but a chance encounter brings new truths to light.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Teacher" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 976 votes. Directed by Hannah Fidell and written by Hannah Fidell, it aired on 11/10/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".