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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 5 - Beautiful Billionaires
    7.3/10(930 votes)

    S1:E5

    A group of billionaires gather to make history.

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

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  2. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 3 - Beautiful Christopher Cross
    7.1/10(1109 votes)

    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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  3. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 4 - Beautiful Chimp Face
    7.1/10(935 votes)

    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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  4. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 7 - Beautiful Living Rooms
    7.1/10(741 votes)

    S1:E7

    A desperate family is forced to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  5. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 1 - Beautiful Pilot
    7.0/10(1378 votes)

    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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  6. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 9 - Beautiful Evolution
    7.0/10(691 votes)

    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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  7. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 2 - Beautiful Jordan
    6.8/10(1169 votes)

    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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  8. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 6 - Beautiful Patient Zero
    6.8/10(904 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  9. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 8 - Beautiful Brothers
    6.7/10(670 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Corporation's master plan intensifies.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  10. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 10 - Beautiful Beauty Day
    6.7/10(645 votes)

    S1:E10

    A hot new trend goes viral.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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  11. The Beauty Season 1 Episode 11 - Beautiful Betrayal
    6.3/10(763 votes)

    S1:E11

    Beauty has a price.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beautiful Billionaires" is the best rated episode of "The Beauty" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 930 votes. Directed by Alexis Martin Woodall and written by Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson, it aired on 2/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Beautiful Christopher Cross".