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The Best Episodes of M.I.A.

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

Best episode
S1E8 Heart Matters
7.9183 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Orphans
7.2243 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.5avg
Binge time
6h 32m
9 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 8 - Heart Matters
    7.9/10(183 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Etta plans her next strike against the men who killed her family, a tragedy hits close to home.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Bill Dubuque, Debra Moore, Jeff Augustin

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  2. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 6 - Original Sin
    7.8/10(177 votes)

    S1:E6

    Etta makes a discovery about her employer and finds herself in a fight for her life.

    Director:Benjamin Semanoff
    Writer:Christina Piña

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  3. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 7 - Hammer Drop
    7.6/10(175 votes)

    S1:E7

    Etta is torn between revenge and helping a friend; the Rojas brothers face a dangerous venture.

    Director:Benjamin Semanoff
    Writers:David Paul Francis, Felicia Hilario

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  4. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 9 - Aperture
    7.5/10(207 votes)

    S1:E9

    Etta balances her revenge mission and her newly forged chosen family until the Rojases strike again.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Karen Campbell

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  5. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 5 - Fault Lines
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    S1:E5

    Etta tracks down one of her family's killers and uncovers the Rojas cartel's base of operations.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Jeff Augustin

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  6. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 1 - Revenge
    7.4/10(377 votes)

    S1:E1

    Running drugs is a family affair for Etta until she's thrust into a life she never expected.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writer:Bill Dubuque

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  7. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 4 - Can't Hardly Carlito
    7.3/10(204 votes)

    S1:E4

    Etta meets a woman connected to one of "the twelve" and schemes to lure the killer into her orbit.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Felicia Hilario

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  8. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 3 - American Immigrant
    7.2/10(224 votes)

    S1:E3

    Etta tracks down her estranged Aunt Carmen and makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Debra Moore, David Paul Francis

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  9. M.I.A. Season 1 Episode 2 - Orphans
    7.2/10(243 votes)

    S1:E2

    Etta must find a way to pay off a black-market surgeon who is threatening to turn her in.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writer:Karen Campbell

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Best Episodes Summary

"Heart Matters" is the best rated episode of M.I.A.. It scored 7.9/10 from 183 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Bill Dubuque, Debra Moore, Jeff Augustin, it aired on May 7, 2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Original Sin".

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