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The Best Episodes of Insomnia

Every episode of Insomnia ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Insomnia!

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Emma a successful woman fears of losing her mind after suffering from sleep deprivation two weeks before turning 40. Only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Insomnia Season 1 Episode 5 - What Have You Done?
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #1 - What Have You Done?

    S1:E5

    As Emma comes under the spotlight, she becomes increasingly convinced of her sister's treachery. Before she can get answers to a newly emerging memory, tragedy strikes and Emma begins to mistrust herself.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Insomnia Season 1 Episode 2 - Bad Blood
    7.0/10(87 votes)

    #2 - Bad Blood

    S1:E2

    After their mother unexpectedly dies, Emma and Phoebe are shocked to learn her death is suspicious. Reeling from recent events, and with worsening insomnia, Emma is forced to come clean to her husband Robert about her past.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Insomnia Season 1 Episode 4 - Happy Birthday
    7.0/10(68 votes)

    #3 - Happy Birthday

    S1:E4

    Emma seeks solace in a new friend while Phoebe replaces her sister in the family home. As Emma digs deeper into the past, a forgotten childhood memory shines a light on her relationship with Phoebe, causing her to doubt her sister's intentions.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Insomnia Season 1 Episode 3 - This Family is so Fucked Up
    6.9/10(72 votes)

    #4 - This Family is so Fucked Up

    S1:E3

    As Emma's life continues to unravel, her unsettling nighttime behaviour escalates so she decides to investigate what's happening to her. It becomes apparent that Emma may pose a danger to her own family which has devastating consequences.

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Insomnia Season 1 Episode 1 - Mummy?
    6.8/10(101 votes)

    #5 - Mummy?

    S1:E1

    As her 40th birthday approaches Emma stops sleeping. She realises she is repeating the same unsettling behaviour as her mother, who had a psychotic break on her own 40th. Is she turning into the very monster she has spent a lifetime trying to forget?

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Insomnia Season 1 Episode 6 - Ah, There You Are.
    6.8/10(70 votes)

    #6 - Ah, There You Are.

    S1:E6

    Realising her home has been infiltrated by a wolf in sheep's clothing, and her family is in danger, Emma races to save them. Can she prevent a shocking vengeance against her family? Or will history repeat itself?

    Director:Börkur Sigthorsson
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Have You Done?" is the best rated episode of "Insomnia". It scored 7.2/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Börkur Sigthorsson and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/13/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bad Blood".