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The Best Episodes of Thirteen

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

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A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Thirteen Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(369 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Today is the day Ivy Moxam escapes from the cellar, her prison for the last 13 years. After she makes a desperate 999 call from a phone box, Ivy is picked up by the police and taken to be interviewed.

    Director:Vanessa Caswill
    Writer:Marnie Dickens

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  2. Thirteen Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(330 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The investigation into a missing ten year-old puts more pressure on Ivy to relive an ordeal she would rather forget. A witness confirms that Mark White is responsible for Phoebe’s kidnap and Carne and Merchant find themselves surrounded by a new team from Scotland Yard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Thirteen Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(303 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    As the police start to make breakthroughs in their investigation, Ivy turns to her sister Emma, who seizes the chance to connect with her. But they are interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious letter addressed to 'Alison' - White’s name for Ivy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Thirteen Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(290 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    When evidence of Ivy’s DNA is all that is discovered in the cellar, she is arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and taken into custody.

    Director:China Moo-Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Thirteen Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(309 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Ivy is forced to face her past and put herself at risk in order to save Phoebe. Carne and Merchant do everything they can to protect her, but in underestimating Mark White they have left their own lives hanging in the balance.

    Director:China Moo-Young
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Thirteen". It scored 7.6/10 based on 369 votes. Directed by Vanessa Caswill and written by Marnie Dickens, it aired on 2/28/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".