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The Best Episodes of Surface Season 1

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

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A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Surface Season 1 Episode 1 - Ictus
    7.1/10(371 votes)

    #1 - Ictus

    S1:E1

    Sophie's physical wounds have healed, but she's still plagued by memory loss and a feeling that her life is not as it seems.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Veronica West

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  2. Surface Season 1 Episode 2 - Muscle Memory
    7.2/10(322 votes)

    #2 - Muscle Memory

    S1:E2

    Her suspicions of her husband growing, Sophie attempts to get away from James and learn the real truth about their marriage.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Erica L. Anderson

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  3. Surface Season 1 Episode 3 - New Person, Same Old Mistakes
    7.0/10(312 votes)

    #3 - New Person, Same Old Mistakes

    S1:E3

    Caroline's betrayal has Sophie doubting who—and what—to believe. Sophie looks to Baden for answers, and a motive is finally revealed.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:Tony Saltzman

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  4. Surface Season 1 Episode 4 - Psychogenic
    6.7/10(274 votes)

    #4 - Psychogenic

    S1:E4

    Sophie pushes the boundaries of her recovery, hoping to excavate the secrets buried deep in her mind.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writers:Glenise Mullins, Leigh Ann Biety

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  5. Surface Season 1 Episode 5 - It Comes in Waves
    6.7/10(270 votes)

    #5 - It Comes in Waves

    S1:E5

    A risky choice lands Sophie in the throes of a hallucinogenic trip that makes her question what kind of person she really is—or was.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Dan Lee West

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  6. Surface Season 1 Episode 6 - The Myth of California
    7.4/10(269 votes)

    #6 - The Myth of California

    S1:E6

    James is finally honest with Sophie about their marriage and their past. His betrayals run deep, but not as deep as her own.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writers:Leigh Ann Biety, Raven Jackson

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  7. Surface Season 1 Episode 7 - It Was Always Going to End This Way
    7.0/10(231 votes)

    #7 - It Was Always Going to End This Way

    S1:E7

    Sophie must end the investigation into her own crimes, and she realizes there's only one explanation left for what happened on the ferry.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Martín Zimmerman

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  8. Surface Season 1 Episode 8 - See You on the Other Side
    6.7/10(268 votes)

    #8 - See You on the Other Side

    S1:E8

    Sophie seems ready to move forward, but can she accept a life with James while questions about her past still linger?

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ictus" is the best rated episode of "Surface" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 371 votes. Directed by Sam Miller and written by Veronica West, it aired on 7/28/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Muscle Memory".