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The Best Episodes of The Mosquito Coast

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Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 2 - foxes and coyotes
    7.9/10(882 votes)

    #1 - foxes and coyotes

    S1:E2

    The Foxes enlist the help of two coyotes who promise to take them across the U.S. border into Mexico.

    Director:Rupert Wyatt
    Writer:Neil Cross

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  2. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 1 - Light Out
    7.8/10(995 votes)

    #2 - Light Out

    S1:E1

    When the U.S. government finally tracks them down, the off-the-grid Fox family flees to begin a new life.

    Director:Rupert Wyatt
    Writers:Tom Bissell, Neil Cross

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  3. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 7 - The Glass Sandwich
    7.5/10(598 votes)

    #3 - The Glass Sandwich

    S1:E7

    The Foxes are forced into a crisis that will either bring them back together or tear them apart forever.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Gideon Yago

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  4. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 4 - Bus Stop
    7.3/10(680 votes)

    #4 - Bus Stop

    S1:E4

    The Foxes seek refuge in an opulent hacienda, where a family's all-powerful matriarch sees them as pawns in her own game.

    Director:Natalia Beristáin
    Writer:Michael D. Fuller

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  5. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 3 - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
    7.2/10(722 votes)

    #5 - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

    S1:E3

    With the Feds closing in on them, the Foxes and Chuy must cross the desert on foot—and face adversity both natural and man-made.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writers:Neil Cross, Ian Scott McCullough

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  6. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 6 - Calaca
    7.1/10(553 votes)

    #6 - Calaca

    S1:E6

    Held captive by a shadowy organization, Allie and Margot must find a way to escape and get back to their kids.

    Director:Natalia Beristáin
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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  7. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 1 - The Damage Done
    7.1/10(350 votes)

    #7 - The Damage Done

    S2:E1

    While venturing deep into the jungle, Allie and Margot reveal the truth about how they became fugitives from the U.S. government.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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  8. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 9 - The Counterfeiters
    7.0/10(253 votes)

    #8 - The Counterfeiters

    S2:E9

    Allie and Margot forge different paths to secure their family's future. Dina lays low at a luxury resort and considers a path of her own.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writers:Ian Scott McCullough, Alyson Feltes, Will Scheffer, Ann Cherkis, Mark V. Olsen

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  9. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 5 - Positive, Front-Facing Optics
    6.8/10(242 votes)

    #9 - Positive, Front-Facing Optics

    S2:E5

    Allie is forced to complete a dangerous task for Casa Roja's landlord. An unexpected guest throws Margot and the kids' lives into disarray.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writer:Evan Katz

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  10. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 2 - Least Concern Species
    6.7/10(315 votes)

    #10 - Least Concern Species

    S2:E2

    After a storm capsizes their boat, the Foxes work to repair it so they won't be stranded by rising waters in an unforgiving jungle.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Ian Scott McCullough

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  11. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 6 - Goat Head Taco
    6.7/10(236 votes)

    #11 - Goat Head Taco

    S2:E6

    New revelations about Casa Roja leave Allie trapped working with a local drug lord, forcing Margot to take the family's future into her hands.

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen, Natasha Ybarra Klor

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  12. The Mosquito Coast Season 1 Episode 5 - Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola
    6.6/10(632 votes)

    #12 - Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola

    S1:E5

    Arriving in Mexico City, the Fox parents attempt to connect with Allie's mysterious contact while the kids get into trouble.

    Directors:Natalia Beristáin, Tinge Krishnan
    Writer:Anya Leta

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  13. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 3 - Talk About the Weather
    6.6/10(285 votes)

    #13 - Talk About the Weather

    S2:E3

    The Foxes find refuge in an isolated jungle haven, but difficulties integrating with the community leave the family torn about whether to stay.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:George Cornelius

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  14. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 7 - The Burning of Judas
    6.6/10(223 votes)

    #14 - The Burning of Judas

    S2:E7

    Allie makes a discovery that could change his family's fortunes forever. Margot gets close to Richard in hopes of earning his trust.

    Director:Marisol Adler
    Writers:Ian Scott McCullough, Will Scheffer, Mark V. Olsen

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  15. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 10 - Eulogy
    6.6/10(279 votes)

    #15 - Eulogy

    S2:E10

    The Foxes reunite to determine the family's future when an unexpected crisis threatens to end their journey once and for all.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writers:Alyson Feltes, Will Scheffer, Ann Cherkis, Evan Katz, Mark V. Olsen

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  16. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 8 - Dead Totems
    6.5/10(221 votes)

    #16 - Dead Totems

    S2:E8

    Charlie and Allie trek through the jungle to uncover Guillermo's secret. Margot learns Richard's true intentions at Casa Roja.

    Director:Marisol Adler
    Writers:Alyson Feltes, Will Scheffer, Ann Cherkis, Evan Katz, Mark V. Olsen

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  17. The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 4 - A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair
    6.4/10(258 votes)

    #17 - A Rag, a Bone, a Hank of Hair

    S2:E4

    Margot pursues a course of action that threatens to tear the family apart. Charlie has a dangerous encounter that jeopardizes everyone's safety.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writers:Anya Leta, Ian Scott McCullough

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Best Episodes Summary

"foxes and coyotes" is the best rated episode of "The Mosquito Coast". It scored 7.9/10 based on 882 votes. Directed by Rupert Wyatt and written by Neil Cross, it aired on 4/30/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Light Out".