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The Best Episodes of The Purge

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

Best episode
S2E8 Before the Sirens
7.7593 votes
Worst episode
S1E4 Release the Beast
6.5985 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.4avg
Binge time
14h 18m
20 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Purge Season 2 Episode 8 - Before the Sirens
    7.7/10(593 votes)

    S2:E8

    Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.

    Director:Patrick Lussier
    Writers:James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal

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  2. The Purge Season 2 Episode 1 - This Is Not a Test
    7.6/10(822 votes)

    S2:E1

    Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writer:Krystal Houghton Ziv

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  3. The Purge Season 2 Episode 9 - Hail Mary
    7.6/10(527 votes)

    S2:E9

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.

    Director:Gigi Saul Guerrero
    Writers:John Herrera, Nina Fiore

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  4. The Purge Season 2 Episode 5 - House of Mirrors
    7.5/10(629 votes)

    S2:E5

    Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.

    Director:Christoph Schrewe
    Writer:Lindsey Villarreal

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  5. The Purge Season 2 Episode 10 - 7:01am
    7.5/10(578 votes)

    S2:E10

    As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

    Director:Tim Andrew
    Writers:Krystal Houghton Ziv, Nick Zigler

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  6. The Purge Season 2 Episode 6 - Happy Holidays
    7.4/10(606 votes)

    S2:E6

    Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Jen McGowan
    Writers:John Herrera, Nina Fiore

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  7. The Purge Season 2 Episode 7 - Should I Stay or Should I Go
    7.3/10(590 votes)

    S2:E7

    Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Nick Zigler

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  8. The Purge Season 2 Episode 2 - Everything Is Fine
    7.2/10(661 votes)

    S2:E2

    The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.

    Director:Jessica Lowrey
    Writer:James Roland

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  9. The Purge Season 2 Episode 3 - Blindspots
    7.2/10(641 votes)

    S2:E3

    The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Jeremy Robbins

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  10. The Purge Season 2 Episode 4 - Grief Box
    7.2/10(622 votes)

    S2:E4

    Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.

    Director:Jaime Reynoso
    Writer:Desta Tedros Reff

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  11. The Purge Season 1 Episode 9 - I Will Participate
    7.0/10(871 votes)

    S1:E9

    Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Nick Snyder

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  12. The Purge Season 1 Episode 10 - A Nation Reborn
    6.9/10(872 votes)

    S1:E10

    Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Purge Season 1 Episode 8 - The Giving Time Is Here
    6.9/10(887 votes)

    S1:E8

    Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Thomas Kelly

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  14. The Purge Season 1 Episode 7 - Lovely Dark and Deep
    6.8/10(894 votes)

    S1:E7

    Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Purge Season 1 Episode 6 - The Forgotten
    6.8/10(911 votes)

    S1:E6

    Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writer:Jeremy Robbins

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  16. The Purge Season 1 Episode 3 - The Urge to Purge
    6.8/10(1041 votes)

    S1:E3

    Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Mick Betancourt

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  17. The Purge Season 1 Episode 1 - What Is America?
    6.8/10(1428 votes)

    S1:E1

    Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:James DeMonaco

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  18. The Purge Season 1 Episode 5 - Rise Up
    6.7/10(933 votes)

    S1:E5

    Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Jamie Chan

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  19. The Purge Season 1 Episode 2 - Take What's Yours
    6.6/10(1134 votes)

    S1:E2

    Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Thomas Kelly

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  20. The Purge Season 1 Episode 4 - Release the Beast
    6.5/10(985 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Krystal Houghton Ziv

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Best Episodes Summary

"Before the Sirens" is the best rated episode of The Purge. It scored 7.7/10 from 593 votes. Directed by Patrick Lussier and written by James Roland, Lindsey Villarreal, it aired on December 3, 2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "This Is Not a Test".

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