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The Best Episodes of Murderbot Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murderbot Season 1 Episode 9 - All Systems Red
    8.1/10(1806 votes)

    S1:E9

    Murderbot calls the shots at a critical rendezvous. Gurathin and Pin-Lee piece together a plan. Mensah makes her own move.

    Director:Roseanne Liang
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  2. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 10 - The Perimeter
    8.0/10(1817 votes)

    S1:E10

    At the Corporation Rim, PresAux presents a radical request.

    Director:Paul Weitz
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  3. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 6 - Command Feed
    7.7/10(1722 votes)

    S1:E6

    A critical setback sends the team into a spiral. Mensah rolls the dice on a tricky procedure. LeeBeeBee changes her tune.

    Director:Aurora Guerrero
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  4. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 4 - Escape Velocity Protocol
    7.6/10(1973 votes)

    S1:E4

    As an enemy takes aim at Murderbot, an ally tries to orchestrate a getaway. The team grapples with a leadership shake-up and a shocking ultimatum.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  5. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 5 - Rogue War Tracker Infinite
    7.5/10(1789 votes)

    S1:E5

    PresAux pulls out all the stops to forge a path forward. Tensions mount when trust is tested—and a DeltFall survivor joins the fold.

    Director:Paul Weitz
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  6. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 1 - FreeCommerce
    7.4/10(2794 votes)

    S1:E1

    On a fresh assignment, Murderbot's newfound free will leads to odd behavior, sparking suspicion from the PreservationAux team.

    Director:Paul Weitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 3 - Risk Assessment
    7.4/10(2058 votes)

    S1:E3

    The PresAux team heads to a new base to search for answers. Murderbot gets tangled up in a SecUnit showdown.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  8. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 7 - Complementary Species
    7.4/10(1617 votes)

    S1:E7

    Murderbot deals with fallout and detects a critical threat. In hopes of evading danger, the team heads to a new locale full of surprises.

    Director:Roseanne Liang
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  9. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 2 - Eye Contact
    7.3/10(2400 votes)

    S1:E2

    Mensah and Bharadwaj risk everything to investigate a mysterious region. Gurathin goes toe-to-toe with Murderbot.

    Director:Chris Weitz
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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  10. Murderbot Season 1 Episode 8 - Foreign Object
    7.2/10(1540 votes)

    S1:E8

    PresAux receives a dispatch from a rival group. Gurathin taps into Murderbot's bloody past.

    Director:Aurora Guerrero
    Writers:Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"All Systems Red" is the best rated episode of Murderbot season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,806 votes. Directed by Roseanne Liang and written by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, it aired on July 3, 2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Perimeter".