The Best Episodes of The Franchise Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(355 votes)

   #1 - Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

   S1:E511/3/2024

   When Peter is called onto the set of Maximum's latest tentpole, Dag is recruited to help with Adam's insecurities. As Anita struggles to incorporate some unusual product placement, Eric deals with a disgruntled crew.

   Director:Tom George

   Writer:Keith Akushie

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   Director:Tom George

   Writer:Keith Akushie
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   7.1/10(317 votes)

   #2 - Scene 113: The Bridge

   S1:E711/17/2024

   On location in Armenia, Eric is pushed over the edge by an article blaming Maximum Studios for the sorry state of modern cinema. With Dan in charge, Dag relishes the chance to play First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Juli Weiner

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Juli Weiner
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   7.0/10(401 votes)

   #3 - Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

   S1:E310/20/2024

   After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film's only female character. Meanwhile, Adam's questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Rachel Axler

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Rachel Axler
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   6.8/10(362 votes)

   #4 - Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

   S1:E410/27/2024

   While they prepare for a big celebrity cameo from the studio's most popular superhero, the Tecto crew finds themselves at odds with another film within Maximum franchise.

   Director:Tom George

   Writer:Dillon Mapletoft

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   Director:Tom George

   Writer:Dillon Mapletoft
5. 

   6.7/10(435 votes)

   #5 - Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

   S1:E210/13/2024

   Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by the end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag, while Anita asserts herself as the film's newest producer, and Eric demands more extras.

   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Tony Roche

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   Director:Liza Johnson

   Writer:Tony Roche
6. 

   6.7/10(312 votes)

   #6 - Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

   S1:E611/10/2024

   As the crew threatens mutiny over yet another late-night shoot, Dan attempts to raise morale, while Eric anticipates a visit from an A-list director. Meanwhile, Peter and Steph each flirt with potential HR violations.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Marina Hyde

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Marina Hyde
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   6.7/10(306 votes)

   #7 - Scene 117: The Death of Eye

   S1:E811/24/2024

   After Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto, Dan works on a plan, while Dag tries to dodge the Armenian authorities. Later, an on-set incident overshadows Peter's final day of shooting.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Jon Brown

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Jon Brown
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   6.4/10(662 votes)

   #8 - Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

   S1:E110/6/2024

   While problems plague the set of the latest Maximum Studios superhero film Tecto: Eye of the Storm, First Assistant Director Dan scrambles to keep the crew afloat amid a series of shakeups.

   Director:Sam Mendes

   Writer:Jon Brown

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   Director:Sam Mendes

   Writer:Jon Brown