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The Best Episodes of Lord of the Flies

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

Best episode
S1E2 Jack
6.9674 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Piggy
6.8878 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.8avg
Binge time
3h 54m
4 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 2 - Jack
    6.9/10(674 votes)

    S1:E2

    Jack’s determination to kill a pig leads him to neglect other duties, with grave consequences.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  2. Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 4 - Ralph
    6.8/10(583 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ralph jumps into action when violence escalates, then realises with horror that it is his turn to be hunted.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  3. Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 3 - Simon
    6.8/10(612 votes)

    S1:E3

    Simon tries to warn his friends as the latest beast sighting spreads terror across the camps.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  4. Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 1 - Piggy
    6.8/10(878 votes)

    S1:E1

    Piggy finds something that proves useful to the group but is hurt when his new friend breaks a promise.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jack" is the best rated episode of Lord of the Flies. It scored 6.9/10 from 674 votes. Directed by Marc Munden and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on February 15, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ralph".

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