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The Best Episodes of Frontier Season 1

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

Binge this in 4h 30mPeaking at 7.6/10

In 18th-century North America, ruthless trappers and entrepreneurs fight to wrest control of the fur trade from the mighty Hudson's Bay Company.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Frontier Season 1 Episode 1 - A Kingdom Unto Itself
    7.1/10(855 votes)

    #1 - A Kingdom Unto Itself

    S1:E1

    Michael Smyth lands in the New World on an HBC ship and is ordered by Lord Benton to venture into the frontier in search of fur trader Declan Harp, the man responsible for the murder of Benton’s soldiers at a remote outpost.

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  2. Frontier Season 1 Episode 2 - Little Brother War
    7.4/10(691 votes)

    #2 - Little Brother War

    S1:E2

    While Douglas and Malcolm Brown negotiate a loan with wealthy Samuel Grant, their brother Cedric Brown kidnaps a Lake Walker boy as trade leverage, setting off a deadly chain of events in the Bay. Michael chooses a side. Emberly takes a big risk that puts her in Benton's crosshairs. Harp makes a promise to the Lake Walkers.

    Director:Brad Peyton

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  3. Frontier Season 1 Episode 3 - Mushkegowuk Esquewu
    7.3/10(629 votes)

    #3 - Mushkegowuk Esquewu

    S1:E3

    After an unprovoked attack on their camp, Machk leads the Lake Walkers to retaliate against the Brown Brothers. Harp sets out to find the truth while tensions increase.

    Director:John Vatcher
    Writer:Joseph Kay

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  4. Frontier Season 1 Episode 4 - Wolves
    7.3/10(607 votes)

    #4 - Wolves

    S1:E4

    An unexpected arrival to Fort James puts Lord Benton and Chesterfield on edge. Emberly conspires to rid herself of a problem. Michael is shocked when he sees someone from his past in the Bay.

    Director:Kelly Makin

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  5. Frontier Season 1 Episode 5 - The Disciple
    7.4/10(582 votes)

    #5 - The Disciple

    S1:E5

    Captain Johnson closes in on Benton and the fort is reinforced with soldiers as Harp and Benton come face to face; Emberly makes a move to control Chesterfield.

    Director:Ken Girotti

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  6. Frontier Season 1 Episode 6 - The Gallows
    7.6/10(605 votes)

    #6 - The Gallows

    S1:E6

    Fort James explodes into chaos when Michael and Sokanon conspire to free Harp from Benton's grip.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Kingdom Unto Itself" is the best rated episode of "Frontier" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 855 votes. Directed by Brad Peyton and written by Rob Blackie, Perry Chafe, Peter Blackie, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Little Brother War".