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The Best Episodes of The Guest Season 1

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

Binge this in 3h 52m•Peaking at 7.7/10

When a cleaner is hired by a wealthy businesswoman, her life changes forever as their initial friendship threatens to become a manipulative, psychological game of cat and mouse.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Guest Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When cleaner Ria is hired by mysterious businesswoman Fran, an unlikely friendship is formed. But when Fran's advice leads to tragedy, Ria's life is changed forever.

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Matthew Barry

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  2. The Guest Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(115 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Ria faces the police while trying to pick up the pieces with Lee. But that will mean cutting Fran off entirely. Can she ever go back to her old life?

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Matthew Barry

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  3. The Guest Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(103 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Fran offers Ria an exciting promotion, but doubts set in when unsettling revelations come to light that call her motives into question.

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Matthew Barry

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  4. The Guest Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Ria finds herself a fugitive on the run. She must stay one step ahead of the police – and Fran – long enough to repair old relationships and discover the evidence that will clear her.

    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Matthew Barry

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Guest" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Ashley Way and written by Matthew Barry, it aired on 9/1/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".