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The Best Episodes of The Fades

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Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced into a fight to prevent the apocalypse.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Fades Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(194 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  2. The Fades Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  3. The Fades Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  4. The Fades Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(194 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

    Director:Farren Blackburn
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  5. The Fades Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(195 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.

    Director:Farren Blackburn
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  6. The Fades Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(259 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

    Director:Farren Blackburn
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "The Fades". It scored 7.8/10 based on 194 votes. Directed by Tom Shankland and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on 10/12/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".