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The Best Episodes of Industry Season 1

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

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In the cutthroat world of international finance, a group of young graduates compete for a limited set of permanent positions at a top investment bank in London. The boundaries between colleague, friend, lover, and enemy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Industry Season 1 Episode 1 - Induction
    7.3/10(1139 votes)

    #1 - Induction

    S1:E1

    Five young graduates do whatever it takes to make themselves indispensable at preeminent London investment bank Pierpoint & Co. As hungry outsider Harper grapples with a decision that will gravely affect her future at the bank, she and party-boy Robert take very different approaches to their first few weeks in the bank. Meanwhile, Yasmin braves the unchecked disrespect of her superiors and Hari’s unhealthy work habits raise companywide red flags.

    Director:Lena Dunham
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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  2. Industry Season 1 Episode 2 - Quiet and Nice
    7.2/10(850 votes)

    #2 - Quiet and Nice

    S1:E2

    With Harper struggling to find her feet in a new city, Pierpoint throws a morale-boosting appreciation dinner which sees her challenging a drunken, irate Kenny, while Gus alienates senior management by discussing his team’s future. Meanwhile, Yasmin comes face to face with the culture of her new team and takes her flirtation with Robert to risky new heights.

    Director:Tinge Krishnan
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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  3. Industry Season 1 Episode 3 - Notting Hill
    7.2/10(754 votes)

    #3 - Notting Hill

    S1:E3

    When Pierpoint loses a major client, the grads face their most challenging – and potentially rewarding – test to date: devising pitches to drive new business. After the dissolution of his team finds him reassigned to a disinterested new supervisor, a creative Gus partners with Robert to catch Clement’s attention. Meanwhile, as she navigates a complicated living situation with Yasmin, Harper attempts to juggle conflicting requests from Eric and Daria.

    Director:Tinge Krishnan
    Writer:Sam H. Freeman

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  4. Industry Season 1 Episode 4 - Sesh
    7.9/10(773 votes)

    #4 - Sesh

    S1:E4

    After a wild birthday celebration with Robert, Yasmin, and Greg, Harper’s workday spirals out of control. As a discrepancy in one of her trades puts her team at risk for major losses, Harper seeks support from a surprising source, while unexpected trouble at a networking event brings Yasmin and Robert closer and Gus further alienates his coworkers.

    Director:Ed Lilly
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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  5. Industry Season 1 Episode 5 - Learned Behaviour
    7.4/10(669 votes)

    #5 - Learned Behaviour

    S1:E5

    As Pierpoint is shaken by a former employee's scathing exposé, Eric goes offsite for the day, prompting an unauthorized Gus to cover trades from his desk, while Harper maneuvers her way into a meeting with one of Eric's coveted, disgruntled ex-clients. But when Gus and Harper both cross the line, they risk compromising their futures at the bank. Following Robert's successful first business trip, Clement treats him to a special outing, while Yasmin works her connections to land a major client meeting.

    Director:Ed Lilly
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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  6. Industry Season 1 Episode 6 - Nutcracker
    7.7/10(692 votes)

    #6 - Nutcracker

    S1:E6

    Sex, drugs, and secrets light up Pierpoint’s annual holiday party, where Maxim’s unexpected arrival aggravates tensions between Yasmin and Kenny, and Greg finds himself in a painful predicament after partying a little too hard with Robert and Usman. After confiding in Daria, Harper is blindsided by a meeting with Sara, the president of the London office.

    Director:Tinge Krishnan
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down, Kate Verghese

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  7. Industry Season 1 Episode 7 - Pre-Crisis Activity
    7.3/10(636 votes)

    #7 - Pre-Crisis Activity

    S1:E7

    With Reduction in Force Day looming, the graduates do whatever it takes to secure final recommendations from their superiors and solidify vital client relationships. At a dinner party hosted by Yasmin and Sebastian, resentment and jealousy bubble to the surface, and Harper divulges confidential company business.

    Director:Mary Nighy
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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  8. Industry Season 1 Episode 8 - Reduction in Force
    7.8/10(696 votes)

    #8 - Reduction in Force

    S1:E8

    After a tumultuous few months at Pierpoint, the graduates take vastly different approaches as they stand before senior management to prove they’re worthy of permanent positions. Following an unexpected meeting with a familiar face, Harper contends with a decision that could transform the culture of Pierpoint.

    Director:Ed Lilly
    Writers:Konrad Kay, Mickey Down

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Induction" is the best rated episode of "Industry" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1139 votes. Directed by Lena Dunham and written by Konrad Kay, Mickey Down, it aired on 11/9/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Quiet and Nice".