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The Best Episodes of Paradise

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

Best episode
S1E7 The Day
9.59,156 votes
Worst episode
S2E6 Jane
7.22,499 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
13h 58m
16 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Paradise Season 1 Episode 7 - The Day
    9.5/10(9156 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:John Hoberg

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  2. Paradise Season 2 Episode 4 - A Holy Charge
    8.7/10(4037 votes)

    S2:E4

    Xavier and Annie travel to Atlanta, contrasting life in this new world and the one he left behind in the bunker.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Stephen Markley

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  3. Paradise Season 2 Episode 1 - Graceland
    8.4/10(4586 votes)

    S2:E1

    Annie is a tour guide in Memphis, TN when the world ends. Her survival in the ensuing years after The Day is revealed as well as her encounter with a traveling group of survivors.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Eric Wen

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  4. Paradise Season 2 Episode 8 - Exodus
    8.4/10(3157 votes)

    S2:E8

    Worlds collide. Time is of the essence for Xavier. Link and his team spring into action. Sinatra puts it all on the line.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:John Hoberg, Seena Haddad

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  5. Paradise Season 2 Episode 7 - The Final Countdown
    8.4/10(2725 votes)

    S2:E7

    Xavier has unfinished business. Meanwhile, Sinatra meets with Link as Paradise prepares for a potential threat.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Melissa Glenn

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  6. Paradise Season 2 Episode 5 - The Mailman
    8.3/10(2861 votes)

    S2:E5

    Xavier meets Gary and learns what happened to Teri on The Day.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Katie French

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  7. Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 - Wildcat Is Down
    8.2/10(5370 votes)

    S1:E1

    It's just another day in Paradise until Agent Xavier Collins discovers one of the world's most powerful individuals has been viciously murdered. Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  8. Paradise Season 1 Episode 8 - The Man Who Kept the Secrets
    8.1/10(4298 votes)

    S1:E8

    Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford's murderer before it's too late.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Nadra Widatalla

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  9. Paradise Season 1 Episode 4 - Agent Billy Pace
    8.1/10(4216 votes)

    S1:E4

    The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival. Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation.

    Director:Gandja Monteiro
    Writer:Scott Weinger

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  10. Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 - In the Palaces of Crowned Kings
    8.1/10(3789 votes)

    S1:E5

    Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile Cal's family history and his last days are examined.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Stephen Markley

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  11. Paradise Season 1 Episode 6 - You Asked for Miracles
    8.0/10(3700 votes)

    S1:E6

    Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Gina Lucita Monreal

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  12. Paradise Season 2 Episode 3 - Another Day in Paradise
    7.6/10(2847 votes)

    S2:E3

    Sinatra wakes to discover a new paradigm in the bunker and takes steps to safeguard its biggest secret.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Scott Weinger

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  13. Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 - Sinatra
    7.6/10(4264 votes)

    S1:E2

    Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated. Samantha Redmond (codename Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Katie French

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  14. Paradise Season 1 Episode 3 - The Architect of Social Well-Being
    7.5/10(3962 votes)

    S1:E3

    Isolated, Xavier seeks answers on his own and cautiously turns to Dr. Gabriela Torabi. Meanwhile, Billy and Jane feel the pressure from Robinson's investigation.

    Director:Gandja Monteiro
    Writer:Jason Wilborn

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  15. Paradise Season 2 Episode 2 - Mayday
    7.3/10(3046 votes)

    S2:E2

    Xavier battles the elements and other threats as he follows a broadcast to Atlanta in search of his wife, Teri.

    Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
    Writer:Jason Wilborn

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  16. Paradise Season 2 Episode 6 - Jane
    7.2/10(2499 votes)

    S2:E6

    Xavier and Gary set their plan in motion. Back in Paradise, Sinatra takes action, while Gabriela follows a new lead, and Jane's past is revealed.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Nadra Widatalla

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Day" is the best rated episode of Paradise. It scored 9.5/10 from 9,156 votes. Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa and written by John Hoberg, it aired on February 25, 2025. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Holy Charge".

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