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The Best Episodes of The Beauty Season 1

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

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The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Beauty Season 1 Episode 1 - Beautiful Pilot
    7.0/10(981 votes)

    #1 - Beautiful Pilot

    S1:E1

    FBI agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are assigned to investigate a shocking incident at a fashion show in Paris.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  2. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 2 - Beautiful Jordan
    6.9/10(821 votes)

    #2 - Beautiful Jordan

    S1:E2

    The discovery of a gruesome crime scene sends Cooper and Jordan to Venice, Italy.

    Director:Alexis Martin Woodall
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  3. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 3 - Beautiful Christopher Cross
    7.1/10(760 votes)

    #3 - Beautiful Christopher Cross

    S1:E3

    An unlikely partnership is formed after The Assassin is sent to clean up a messy situation.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  4. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 4 - Beautiful Chimp Face
    7.2/10(573 votes)

    #4 - Beautiful Chimp Face

    S1:E4

    Cooper interviews an assistant editor following a disturbing event at the offices of a fashion magazine in New York City.

    Director:Alexis Martin Woodall
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  5. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 5 - Beautiful Billionaires
    7.4/10(528 votes)

    #5 - Beautiful Billionaires

    S1:E5

    A group of billionaires gather to make history.

    Director:Alexis Martin Woodall
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  6. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 6 - Beautiful Patient Zero
    6.9/10(476 votes)

    #6 - Beautiful Patient Zero

    S1:E6

    A team of scientists stumble upon a life-changing secret.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  7. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 7 - Beautiful Living Rooms
    7.1/10(306 votes)

    #7 - Beautiful Living Rooms

    S1:E7

    A desperate family is forced to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  8. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 8 - Beautiful Brothers
    6.7/10(120 votes)

    #8 - Beautiful Brothers

    S1:E8

    The Corporation's master plan intensifies.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  9. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 9 - Beautiful Evolution
    7.5/10(102 votes)

    #9 - Beautiful Evolution

    S1:E9

    Cooper and Jordan form an alliance with a mysterious person.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beautiful Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Beauty" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 981 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson, it aired on 1/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Beautiful Jordan".