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The Best Episodes of Dominion Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dominion Season 1 Episode 8 - Beware Those Closest to You
    7.9/10(623 votes)

    S1:E8

    In the Season 1 finale, the revelation of a higher angel's identity puts Alex and Michael at odds and Alex goes before the Senate to plead his case. Meanwhile, the marriage of Claire and William is followed by General Riesen's departure from Vega, Arika meets a delegation from Helena who bring with them shocking cargo, and Gabriel raises some suspicions with his so-called surrender.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

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  2. Dominion Season 1 Episode 6 - Black Eyes Blue
    7.8/10(611 votes)

    S1:E6

    Alex takes on the not-so-easy task of trying to exorcise captive eight-balls of their angel possessors, and enlists Michael and Claire for help; David closes in on William's underground acolytes; at the same time, Riesen overturns David's plan to usurp power with a new alliance.

    Director:Larry Shaw
    Writer:Todd Harthan

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  3. Dominion Season 1 Episode 7 - Ouroboros
    7.8/10(556 votes)

    S1:E7

    Alex is called upon by Michael to help prevent any further casualties after innocent higher angels turn up dead in Vega; at the same time, Gabriel causes tension by revealing a long-hidden secret; William "re-educates" his father; and Noma reignites an old flame.

    Director:Larry Shaw
    Writer:Bryan Q. Miller

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  4. Dominion Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(973 votes)

    S1:E1

    20 years after angels descended from heaven to lay waste to the human souls they felt God had favored over them, a reluctant "savior" must arise to protect Vega, the last remaining stronghold of humanity. The savior has more to fear than just angels, as the elites of this new society conspire to gain power for themselves.

    Director:Scott Stewart
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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  5. Dominion Season 1 Episode 3 - Broken Places
    7.4/10(663 votes)

    S1:E3

    Alex attempts to escape his responsibilities as the Chosen One by leaving Vega, but an encounter with Gabriel's forces leave him and Michael fighting for their lives. Meanwhile, Riesen goes too far in the name of security.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writers:Damien Ober, Dario Scardapane

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  6. Dominion Season 1 Episode 4 - The Flood
    7.4/10(639 votes)

    S1:E4

    A powerful Vega senator takes the city's leaders and food supply hostage with one demand: announce the secret identity of the Chosen One to the public, or suffer the consequences. Michael is called to a family meeting of archangels... including Gabriel. Claire goes against the Vega Senate.

    Director:Alex Holmes
    Writers:John Mitchell Todd, Brusta Brown

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  7. Dominion Season 1 Episode 5 - Something Borrowed
    7.4/10(592 votes)

    S1:E5

    Alex begins his training with Michael, but soon after has a vision that causes him to go rogue during an Archangel Corps mission. Elsewhere, Claire goes out on a limb to protect Riesen, however she can't stop his long-held secrets from coming back to haunt him; and David makes a move to secure his power.

    Director:Alex Holmes
    Writer:Rebecca Kirsch

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  8. Dominion Season 1 Episode 2 - Godspeed
    7.3/10(749 votes)

    S1:E2

    Alex rejects his new role as the Chosen One, but then a sleeper threat in Vega forces him to spring into action and protect the ones he loves. Meanwhile, Michael meets with Gabriel one last time before the war between angels and mankind reignites; and Gen. Riesen and David Whele try to tie up loose ends.

    Director:Rick Jacobson
    Writer:Vaun Wilmott

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beware Those Closest to You" is the best rated episode of Dominion season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 623 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, it aired on August 7, 2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Black Eyes Blue".