Rectify

10 Best Episodes of Rectify - Season 1

After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence. Now he has to return to a world he no longer knows and his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. Daniel is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his homecoming reignites the fears of a small town and threatens to shatter his family’s fragile peace. Daniel’s alleged crime divided a community. Will his freedom tear it in half?

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Rectify - S1E1

#6 - Always There (Season 1 - Episode 1)

After 19 years on Death Row, Daniel Holden is released due to new DNA evidence. He returns with his family to his childhood home, struggling to adjust to life on the outside. Meanwhile, the Senator who prosecuted him plots to reopen the case.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1019 votes.

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#5 - Sexual Peeling (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Daniel explores the town while Amantha worries about his safety; Ted Jr. fears for the future of the family business; tension run high at Daniel's welcome home party.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 751 votes.

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#4 - Plato's Cave (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Janet's day in town with Daniel turns into a media circus; Sheriff Daggett questions Trey Willis about a missing witness.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 640 votes.

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#3 - Modern Times (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Daniel retreats from the stress of recent events; Tawney reaches out to Daniel, unbeknownst to her husband; Amantha fears that the town's anger could erupt at any moment.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 670 votes.

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#2 - Drip, Drip (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Daniel begins to lose his grip on reality as he struggles to adjust to life on the outside; Ted Jr. starts to question Daniel's innocence.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 603 votes.

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#1 - Jacob's Ladder (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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As the town's anger hits the boiling point, Daniel's family goes on alert. Foulkes presses the D.A. for a retrial. Ted Jr. & Tawney recover from disturbing encounters. Trey Willis searches for the missing George Melton. Daniel must decide his future.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 606 votes.

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