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The Best Episodes of The Player Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Player Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(421 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Special op turned security expert, Alex Kane, is unable to catch his ex-wife Ginny's murderer. In searching for justice Kane crosses paths with a shadowy organization, called the House, led by Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King. Kane reluctantly joins forces with the elite organization whose members bet on whether he can stop future crimes.

    Director:Bharat Nalluri
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Player Season 1 Episode 2 - Ante Up
    7.6/10(318 votes)

    #2 - Ante Up

    S1:E2

    Alex Kane is sent to stop a diamond heist and runs into an old colleague that wants information. Mr. Johnson and Cassandra King intervene and threaten to call off the bets. Finally, Kane attends Ginny's funeral and uncovers some shocking evidence about her murder.

    Director:MJ Bassett
    Writer:Jim Campolongo

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  3. The Player Season 1 Episode 3 - L.A. Takedown
    7.5/10(275 votes)

    #3 - L.A. Takedown

    S1:E3

    Alex enlists a friend to investigate Ginny's murder even further, but Mr. Johnson intervenes. Meanwhile, Kane and Cassandra head to the city of angels to stop a sniper from executing a drug cartel's plan for revenge. Detective Brown assists the FBI in an investigation regarding missing ex-special ops in Vegas.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:VJ Boyd

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  4. The Player Season 1 Episode 4 - The Big Blind
    7.5/10(249 votes)

    #4 - The Big Blind

    S1:E4

    Detective Brown uncovers the truth about a hit man and in turn arrests Alex's client. Alex continues to look for clues regarding Ginny's murder with the help of Mr. Johnson, but Cassandra is one step ahead of them with her own agenda.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Jessica Grasl

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  5. The Player Season 1 Episode 5 - House Rules
    8.0/10(240 votes)

    #5 - House Rules

    S1:E5

    Savvy student Solomon attempts to hack the Pentagon and ends up simultaneously being chased by the Chinese government and the House. The bets are in on whether Alex Kane can get to him first to keep him safe. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson is encountering issues of his own with an old friend and is forced to take drastic measures. Also, new discoveries are made about Ginny's whereabouts.

    Director:MJ Bassett
    Writer:Amanda Segel

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  6. The Player Season 1 Episode 6 - The Norseman
    7.7/10(235 votes)

    #6 - The Norseman

    S1:E6

    After discovering some unnerving news, the House bets on whether Alex Kane can stop a serial killer from striking before Halloween. Meanwhile, Det. Brown is hot on Cassandra's tail and Mr. Johnson intervenes.

    Director:Steven A. Adelson
    Writer:Nick Antosca

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  7. The Player Season 1 Episode 7 - A House Is Not a Home
    7.7/10(202 votes)

    #7 - A House Is Not a Home

    S1:E7

    Alex Kane attempts to stop an enraged father from avenging his family's troubles. Cassandra discovers the location of the next attack and sends Kane to intercept. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson has ulterior motives for traveling to Chicago.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:S.J. Hodges

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  8. The Player Season 1 Episode 8 - Downtown Odds
    7.5/10(191 votes)

    #8 - Downtown Odds

    S1:E8

    After an attack on a truckload of drugs and cash, the House sends Alex Kane to stop the violence between the gangs. Mr. Johnson has a conversation with Cassandra about her priorities. Meanwhile, Agent Rose Nolan is in hot pursuit of the truth about the House.

    Director:Brad Tanenbaum
    Writer:Michael Ostrowski

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  9. The Player Season 1 Episode 9 - Tell
    7.8/10(201 votes)

    #9 - Tell

    S1:E9

    Alex receives a major clue about Ginny's disappearance and teams up with Cassandra to make sure that his next assignment might actually lead him to his ex-wife. Knowing that Mr. Johnson can't be trusted, they know that they have a limited time before he might sabotage this mission. Meanwhile agents Cal Brown and Rose Nolan make a major breakthrough and are able to identify someone who works for the house.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writers:Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Player" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 421 votes. Directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ante Up".