The Genius Game backdrop
Reality

The Best Episodes of The Genius Game Season 1

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

Binge this in 7h 3m•Peaking at 8.1/10

Eleven strategically minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, participate in never before seen games designed to not only test their intellect but encourage them to carefully

Airs on
ITV1
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    11 players take on their first Main Match in the group game Gold Heist, but one of them must be eliminated in the Death Match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The ten remaining players try to navigate a zombie apocalypse in the Main Match Zombie Game, but another of them must be sent home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.3/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Having said goodbye to another player, nine return for their third Main Match and complete to try and crack a ten-letter code word.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The competition continues with Lights Off as players desperately avoid the Black Block in order to stay out of the Death Match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Seven players are left standing as they take on the next Main Match - Safari Race - and try to back the winning animals in a race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The players return for their sixth Main Match - and their first team game - as they aim to win as a team but stay safe as individuals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Genius Game

    READ
  7. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    With only five players remaining, there is everything to play for in a Main Match where the winner will get a place in the final.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Genius Game Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    The finalists go head-to-head in a best-of-three Death Match format, but one player can be victorious by winning two games.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Genius Game" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2025. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".