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The Best Episodes of Olive Kitteridge

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

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A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Olive Kitteridge Season 1 Episode 4 - Security
    8.7/10(941 votes)

    #1 - Security

    S1:E4

    Olive visits Christopher and his second wife in New York, but abruptly returns to Maine, where she gets some bad news about Henry, and ultimately befriends a lonely widower she meets while out for a walk.

    Director:Lisa Cholodenko
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Olive Kitteridge Season 1 Episode 3 - A Different Road
    8.5/10(951 votes)

    #2 - A Different Road

    S1:E3

    Christopher suggests counseling to Olive after she and Henry have a scary episode following dinner with friends. Later, Christopher confronts his mother about how she treated him as a child.

    Director:Lisa Cholodenko
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Olive Kitteridge Season 1 Episode 2 - Incoming Tide
    8.4/10(1038 votes)

    #3 - Incoming Tide

    S1:E2

    Kevin returns to Maine and Olive is able to convince him to stay over and attend Christopher's wedding-rehearsal dinner. Olive clashes with the bride's mother and scares the flower girl at the ceremony.

    Director:Lisa Cholodenko
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Olive Kitteridge Season 1 Episode 1 - Pharmacy
    8.1/10(1164 votes)

    #4 - Pharmacy

    S1:E1

    Math teacher Olive Kitteridge attempts to help Kevin, a smart but timid student whose mother is suffering from depression. Her son Christopher isn't happy though. Henry goes on a hunting trip that concludes with a tragedy.

    Director:Lisa Cholodenko
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Security" is the best rated episode of "Olive Kitteridge". It scored 8.7/10 based on 941 votes. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/3/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Different Road".