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The Best Episodes of Franklin Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Franklin Season 1 Episode 8 - Think of Three Things
    7.8/10(221 votes)

    S1:E8

    The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  2. Franklin Season 1 Episode 4 - Small Revenge
    7.6/10(284 votes)

    S1:E4

    Franklin pays back an insult—and receives the favor of a king. A new lover catches his eye, and an old rival turns up to thwart him.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  3. Franklin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Natural State of Man
    7.4/10(254 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  4. Franklin Season 1 Episode 3 - Pride and Gout
    7.3/10(309 votes)

    S1:E3

    Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  5. Franklin Season 1 Episode 7 - Begin by Creeping
    7.3/10(229 votes)

    S1:E7

    After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  6. Franklin Season 1 Episode 1 - Sauce for Prayers
    7.2/10(424 votes)

    S1:E1

    As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  7. Franklin Season 1 Episode 2 - Welcome, Mischief
    7.2/10(336 votes)

    S1:E2

    An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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  8. Franklin Season 1 Episode 6 - Beauty and Folly
    7.2/10(234 votes)

    S1:E6

    Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Think of Three Things" is the best rated episode of Franklin season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 221 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder, it aired on May 16, 2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Small Revenge".