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The Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6

Every episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6!

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Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 1 - Train
    7.9/10(2421 votes)

    #1 - Train

    S6:E1

    June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

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  2. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 2 - Exile
    7.2/10(1926 votes)

    #2 - Exile

    S6:E2

    June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

    Writer:J. Holtham

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  3. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 3 - Devotion
    7.3/10(1874 votes)

    #3 - Devotion

    S6:E3

    June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.

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  4. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 4 - Promotion
    6.7/10(1823 votes)

    #4 - Promotion

    S6:E4

    June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence

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  5. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 5 - Janine
    7.5/10(1791 votes)

    #5 - Janine

    S6:E5

    June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.

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  6. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 6 - Surprise
    7.8/10(1913 votes)

    #6 - Surprise

    S6:E6

    June hides in an unexpected place.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Aly Monroe

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  8. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 7 - Shattered
    7.9/10(1979 votes)

    #7 - Shattered

    S6:E7

    After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.

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  9. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 8 - Exodus
    8.4/10(2753 votes)

    #8 - Exodus

    S6:E8

    June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.

    Director:Daina Reid

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  10. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 9 - Execution
    9.0/10(4704 votes)

    #9 - Execution

    S6:E9

    June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

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  11. The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 10 - The Handmaid's Tale
    5.7/10(4867 votes)

    #10 - The Handmaid's Tale

    S6:E10

    June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Train" is the best rated episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2421 votes. Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by Bruce Miller, Nika Castillo, it aired on 4/8/2025. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Exile".