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The Best Episodes of The Missing Season 1

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

Binge this in 7h 53m•Peaking at 8.3/10

A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Missing Season 1 Episode 8 - Till Death
    8.3/10(981 votes)

    S1:E8

    The truth about Oliver's disappearance finally comes to light.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Missing Season 1 Episode 1 - Eden
    8.1/10(1102 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tragedy strikes when five-year-old Oliver goes missing on a family holiday to France.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Missing Season 1 Episode 5 - Molly
    8.1/10(819 votes)

    S1:E5

    In 2006, Tony and Emily's pleas to reinvestigate a suspect again fall on deaf ears.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Missing Season 1 Episode 7 - Return to Eden
    8.1/10(751 votes)

    S1:E7

    Tony and Emily return to Chalons du Bois and their relationship thaws.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Missing Season 1 Episode 3 - The Meeting
    7.9/10(830 votes)

    S1:E3

    Progress into the case is initially slow but a shocking new lead emerges.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Missing Season 1 Episode 6 - Concrete
    7.9/10(746 votes)

    S1:E6

    In the present day, Tony and Julien make a breakthrough.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Missing Season 1 Episode 4 - Gone Fishing
    7.7/10(785 votes)

    S1:E4

    The stress of the reopening of the case takes a toll on Emily and Mark's relationship.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Missing Season 1 Episode 2 - Pray for Me
    7.6/10(877 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tony's investigation gathers momentum as he finds the first bit of concrete evidence.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Till Death" is the best rated episode of "The Missing" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 981 votes. Directed by Tom Shankland and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Eden".