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The Best Episodes of Ten Days in the Valley Season 1

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Single mother Jane Sadler's life is turned upside down when her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night. And just like in the controversial police TV show she produces, everything is a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 1 - Day 1: Fade In
    6.4/10(163 votes)

    #1 - Day 1: Fade In

    S1:E1

    Jane Sadler is an overworked television producer and single mother in the middle of a fractious separation. When her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night, Jane’s world – and her controversial police TV show – implodes. Life imitates art: everything is a mystery, everyone has a secret and no one can be trusted.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Tassie Cameron

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  2. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 2 - Day 2: Cutting Room Floor
    7.1/10(103 votes)

    #2 - Day 2: Cutting Room Floor

    S1:E2

    After seeing the security-camera footage of PJ staking out her house the night that Lake went missing, Jane goes on a desperate search to find PJ and question him. Meanwhile, Bird learns the truth about Lake’s nanny; plus Pete, Ali and Tom canvas the neighborhood trying to find Lake.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Sherry White

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  3. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 3 - Day 3: Day Out of Days
    7.1/10(91 votes)

    #3 - Day 3: Day Out of Days

    S1:E3

    A breakthrough in the investigation sends Detective Bird and Jane to the studio to question the production team on her hit show. Meanwhile, Pete goes on the attack in a rash display of anguish – or guilt.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writer:Aubrey Nealon

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  4. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 4 - Day 4: Below the Line
    7.1/10(91 votes)

    #4 - Day 4: Below the Line

    S1:E4

    Jane’s belief that Pete took Lake leads her down a dark path, putting both of them in danger. Meanwhile, Bird digs further into Lake’s disappearance and begins to unravel Jane’s lies.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Chris Roberts

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  5. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 5 - Day 5: Back To Ones
    7.4/10(77 votes)

    #5 - Day 5: Back To Ones

    S1:E5

    As the investigation continues and Jane’s suspicions grow, she’s more determined than ever to do anything to get her daughter back, including changing every detail of her show’s series finale. Meanwhile, a guilt-stricken Pete inadvertently pushes Tom toward writing a career-making story.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Marsha Greene

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  6. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 6 - Day 6: Down Day
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    #6 - Day 6: Down Day

    S1:E6

    Jane and Ali get a surprise phone call about who has Lake, but when the call is abruptly cut short, Jane has no way of tracing the call without going to the police. However, the only cop she is willing to trust is Gus, so she needs to find him – fast.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writers:Tassie Cameron, Sherry White

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  7. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 7 - Day 7: Breaking The Story
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #7 - Day 7: Breaking The Story

    S1:E7

    Jane and Bird catch a break in the case when they revisit the scene of the Casita raid that started it all. Meanwhile, Ali learns some surprising news about Tom; and Jane discovers a shocking development about Gus.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writers:Aubrey Nealon, Bryan Gracia

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  8. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 8 - Day 8: Against Type
    6.9/10(65 votes)

    #8 - Day 8: Against Type

    S1:E8

    Jane’s search for Lake reaches a climax. Meanwhile, Ali finds herself in an unexpected situation with PJ, Jane’s drug dealer.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Chris Roberts, Marsha Greene

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  9. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 9 - Day 9: Recast
    6.6/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Day 9: Recast

    S1:E9

    Jane flees town for her own protection while Bird continues to work the case. Meanwhile, Ali tries to keep the peace with Pete; and Red’s identity is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ten Days in the Valley Season 1 Episode 10 - Day 10: Fade Out
    6.1/10(68 votes)

    #10 - Day 10: Fade Out

    S1:E10

    In the Season 1 finale, Jane finds herself in immediate danger when the kidnapper’s identity is discovered. Bird’s investigation connects him to new evidence that leads to a shocking confrontation. Meanwhile, Ali reveals a secret to Pete; and Tom has to make a choice between family and his career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Day 1: Fade In" is the best rated episode of "Ten Days in the Valley" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 163 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Tassie Cameron, it aired on 10/1/2017. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Day 2: Cutting Room Floor".