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The Best Episodes of Top Boy Season 1

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

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Two seasoned drug dealers return to the gritty street of London, but their pursuit of money and power is threatened by a young and ruthless hustler.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Bruk Up
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #1 - Bruk Up

    S1:E1

    Streetwise Jamie looks to lead a gang and cut old ties for a new supplier. In Jamaica, hardened criminal Dushane is at the mercy of a powerful kingpin.

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  2. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - Building Bridges
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Building Bridges

    S1:E2

    Dushane returns to London. Jamie juggles family duties with risky responsibilities. Before his prison release, convict Sully is provoked by an inmate.

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  3. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - Big Flame
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Big Flame

    S1:E3

    Strapped for cash, Dushane makes a proposition to an old friend and attempts burglary. Beefing with a rival gang, Jamie struggles to keep a low profile.

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  4. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - Bonfire Night
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Bonfire Night

    S1:E4

    The feud between the Fields and the A-Roads escalates. A fiery attack puts Sully and Jason in peril. Dushane's plans take an unexpected turn.

    Director:Nia DaCosta
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - Smoke Get in Your Hands
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Smoke Get in Your Hands

    S1:E5

    As the money rolls in for Dushane and Sully's crew, a threat gets wind of their booming business -- and neither party is ready to give up their turf.

    Director:Nia DaCosta
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - Press Gang
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Press Gang

    S1:E6

    As the Zero Tolerance gang asserts their power, Dushane's crew attempts to hire young recruits. When Sully becomes a target, the group prepares for war.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - The Squeeze
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Squeeze

    S1:E7

    Ats makes his first delivery. Jamie's punishment for a detractor goes awry. After a warning from Haze, Dushane looks to eliminate the competition.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - Bad Eye
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Bad Eye

    S1:E8

    A familiar face breaks free from jail and confronts Jamie about his self-appointed leadership. Lizzie is forced to change her business strategy.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - Everyone's Got Family
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Everyone's Got Family

    S1:E9

    Bent on taking out Sugar and Jamie, Dushane and Sully orchestrate hits on their rivals -- until a surprise shootout shakes up their plans.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - You Don't Know Me
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - You Don't Know Me

    S1:E10

    When an enemy's takedown puts Jamie back in a position of power, Dushane and Sully use their slick tactics to outsmart him.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bruk Up" is the best rated episode of "Top Boy" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/13/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Building Bridges".