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The Best Episodes of The Ridge

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

Best episode
S1E5 Episode 5
6.642 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Episode 3
6.048 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.3avg
Binge time
4h 20m
6 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Ridge Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(42 votes)
    S1:E5

    With Sadie's help, Mia digs into an earlier death. Meanwhile, Annot recalls more of Ewan's misbehaviour than he would like, and a gruesome discovery in the forest puts Mia in immediate danger.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(95 votes)
    S1:E1

    Scottish anaesthetist Mia Beaton arrives in New Zealand for sister Cassy's wedding, only to find Cassy has died. Mia determines to find her sister's killer among the unusual townsfolk.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.4/10(47 votes)
    S1:E6

    A deadly hike up the ridge reveals that Mia and Ewan have more in common than expected. While addiction may be a weakness, it gives Mia strength to bring down her sister's killer.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.3/10(53 votes)
    S1:E2

    Mia makes enemies as she lines up suspects. She discovers Cassy had secrets, leading to conflict between Ewan and Teddy - but little does she realise that Ewan has a secret of his own.

    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.1/10(45 votes)
    S1:E4

    The town's Whitebait Festival proves the worst possible drug comedown for a strung-out Mia. The truth about her deadly past in Scotland is revealed, yet she remains unrepentant.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Ridge Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.0/10(48 votes)
    S1:E3

    Mia questions Teddy and Harry, with conflicting results. An arson attempt fuels Mia's suspicions that she is not welcome. The realisation that she hardly knew Cassy draws Mia closer to Ewan.

    Director:Robyn Grace
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of The Ridge. It scored 6.6/10 from 42 votes. Directed by Robyn Grace and written by Unknown, it aired on November 18, 2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".

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