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The Best Episodes of The Peripheral

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

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Stuck in a small Appalachian town, a young woman’s only escape from the daily grind is playing advanced video games. She is such a good player that a company sends her a new video game

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(5100 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Stuck in a small town without many prospects, Flynne Fisher is a brilliant gamer who works a dead end job to support her veteran brother and ailing mother. When her brother enlists her help playing an advanced video game known as a SIM , Flynne sees something she shouldn't, bringing real life danger to the family's doorstep.

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  2. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 7 - The Doodad
    8.0/10(2619 votes)

    #2 - The Doodad

    S1:E7

    Flynne, Burton and Conner meet with Lowbeer and are put to the test. Meanwhile, Ella’s life is in danger, and Tommy deals with the Sheriff and Corbell Pickett his own way.

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  3. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 2 - Empathy Bonus
    7.9/10(4198 votes)

    #3 - Empathy Bonus

    S1:E2

    Mercenaries raid the family home. Seeking answers, Flynne returns to the headset and learns it is not a game, but a time machine that goes 70 years into the future. Flynne makes a deal with Wilf and Lev and agrees to help find Aelita.

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  4. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 3 - Haptic Drift
    7.7/10(3393 votes)

    #4 - Haptic Drift

    S1:E3

    Flynne and Wilf work together to find Aelita. Meanwhile, Burton takes steps to eliminate a new threat.

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  5. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 5 - What About Bob?
    7.7/10(2816 votes)

    #5 - What About Bob?

    S1:E5

    Flynne’s life is threatened again, forcing her to confront Cherise.

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  6. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 4 - Jackpot
    7.5/10(2987 votes)

    #6 - Jackpot

    S1:E4

    Flynne’s health takes a turn. Wilf visits Flynne in Clanton, deepening their relationship. Flynne learns the truth about her future.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 6 - Fuck You and Eat Shit
    7.2/10(2592 votes)

    #7 - Fuck You and Eat Shit

    S1:E6

    Flynne and Wilf discover Aelita’s ties to the Neoprims, who want to destory London as we know it. Inspector Lowbeer makes her appearance in London and demands to meet Flynne, Burton and Conner.

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  9. The Peripheral Season 1 Episode 8 - The Creation of a Thousand Forests
    7.1/10(2593 votes)

    #8 - The Creation of a Thousand Forests

    S1:E8

    Lev sabotages Flynne’s treatment. Ash finds an unlikely ally. Wilf discovers some unsettling truths about Aelita. Flynne tries to save her world from Cherise.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Peripheral". It scored 8.1/10 based on 5100 votes. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and written by Scott B. Smith, it aired on 10/20/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Doodad".