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The Best Episodes of The Institute

Every episode of The Institute ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Institute!

Best episode
S1E7 Hide
7.7632 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 The Boy
7.1996 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.3avg
Binge time
6h 55m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Institute Season 1 Episode 7 - Hide
    7.7/10(632 votes)

    S1:E7

    Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Institute Season 1 Episode 6 - Run
    7.5/10(628 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Institute Season 1 Episode 5 - Back Half
    7.4/10(648 votes)

    S1:E5

    Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Institute Season 1 Episode 8 - Fight
    7.2/10(637 votes)

    S1:E8

    Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Institute Season 1 Episode 4 - The Box
    7.2/10(673 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Institute Season 1 Episode 3 - Graduation
    7.2/10(737 votes)

    S1:E3

    Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Institute Season 1 Episode 2 - Shots for Dots
    7.1/10(814 votes)

    S1:E2

    Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Institute Season 1 Episode 1 - The Boy
    7.1/10(996 votes)

    S1:E1

    Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hide" is the best rated episode of The Institute. It scored 7.7/10 from 632 votes. Directed by Jack Bender and written by Unknown, it aired on August 17, 2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Run".

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