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The Best Episodes of Childhood's End Season 1

Every episode of Childhood's End Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Childhood's End Season 1!

Binge this in 4h 15mPeaking at 7.7/10

The peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious “Overlords,” whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Childhood's End Season 1 Episode 1 - The Overlords
    7.7/10(833 votes)

    #1 - The Overlords

    S1:E1

    An alien presence arrives on Earth with the intention to end all suffering and guide humanity into a utopia. But when the aliens refuse to reveal their appearance, some wonder if this dream is instead a nightmare.

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  2. Childhood's End Season 1 Episode 2 - The Deceivers
    7.0/10(693 votes)

    #2 - The Deceivers

    S1:E2

    Now living in a golden age of peace, some humans begin to notice changes in their children that lead them to question the aliens' motivations.

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  3. Childhood's End Season 1 Episode 3 - The Children
    6.5/10(668 votes)

    #3 - The Children

    S1:E3

    A new age dawns as children begin to exhibit advanced abilities. But what does this mean for the future of humanity?

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Overlords" is the best rated episode of "Childhood's End" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 833 votes. Directed by Nick Hurran and written by Matthew Graham, it aired on 12/14/2015. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Deceivers".