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The Best Episodes of Riot Women Season 1

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

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Five women along with two riotous backing singers come together to create a makeshift punk-rock band in order to enter a local talent contest, but in writing their first original song, soon discover that they

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Riot Women Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Frazzled by demanding jobs, chaotic families and endless spinning plates, five women’s worlds smash together when they form a punk rock band to enter a local talent contest.

    Director:Sally Wainwright
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Riot Women Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(114 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Chaotic Kitty Eckersley bursts into rehearsals. The women begin to gel, only for Kitty to suddenly realise a heartbreaking connection she has to Beth.

    Director:Sally Wainwright
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Riot Women Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(110 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Struggling to process the shock of her discovery, Kitty starts behaving badly, leading to an explosive family Sunday lunch at Beth’s house.

    Director:Sally Wainwright
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Riot Women Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Six weeks on, and it’s the talent contest! As the Riot Women prepare for their debut, Tom wrestles with his new past. Kitty delivers a nose-busting punch.

    Director:Amanda Brotchie
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Riot Women Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(101 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Kitty spends the night in custody, Beth and Tom have a heartbreaking conversation, and after all the promise of the talent contest, the band threatens to fall apart.

    Director:Amanda Brotchie
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Riot Women Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(109 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The Riot Women make their first recording. In a proper studio. But therein lies an eye-popping surprise for Holly.

    Director:Amanda Brotchie
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Riot Women" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 142 votes. Directed by Sally Wainwright and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/12/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".