Revenge

10 Best Episodes of Revenge - Season 1

When Emily Thorne moves to the Hamptons, everyone wonders about the new girl, but she knows everything about them, including what they did to her family. Years ago, they took everything from her. Now, one by one, she's going to make them pay.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Revenge - S1E9

#15 - Suspicion (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Having discovered that her most valuable ally has turned against her, Emily desperately reaches out to her mentor for advice. Victoria's worst nightmare comes true when she finds herself totally alone both in her life and her home, while the threat of Tyler's negative influence continues to grow.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 719 votes.

Revenge - S1E17

#14 - Doubt (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Daniel's imprisonment sends Victoria to depths that no one thought possible, as the surprise return of a past love provides a destructive but welcome distraction from her family's struggles. Meanwhile, Jack's search for Amanda grows more desperate as he comes under suspicion for murder.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 675 votes.

Revenge - S1E7

#13 - Charade (Season 1 - Episode 7)

The Graysons’ quiet anniversary plans go off track and are replaced by an explosive family dinner. Meanwhile, Frank unearths some info on Emily in an attempt to prove his devotion to Victoria.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 748 votes.

Revenge - S1E3

#12 - Betrayal (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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With help from her new ally, Emily seeks to destroy the district attorney who convicted her father; grieving Victoria tries to confirm her suspicions about Emily's past.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 778 votes.

Revenge - S1E5

#11 - Guilt (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Victoria feels regret as she reflects on David’s downfall, and a fight with Charlotte weighs on her. Meanwhile, Lydia wants to get even with Emily and the Graysons; and Daniel rethinks his goals in the wake of Tyler and Conrad’s betrayals.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 738 votes.

Revenge - S1E16

#10 - Scandal (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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The murder scandal at the Fire & Ice party rocks the Hamptons, and someone has to take the fall. The devastating turn of events call for desperate measures, as the Graysons form a united front, Emily grows more anxious, Ashley steps up for the family, and Jack is not the only one wondering where Amanda has gone.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 678 votes.

Revenge - S1E18

#9 - Justice (Season 1 - Episode 18)

Whether or not she intended it to happen, Victoria's pawns are caught in the middle of an insidious cover-up and have to pay the ultimate price when Emily discovers the identity of the mysterious man who murdered her father. Meanwhile, Declan's testimony marks the beginning of the end of his relationship with a self-destructive Charlotte.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 677 votes.

Revenge - S1E19

#8 - Absolution (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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The impending release of Daniel has everyone on edge as the press grows more and more hostile; the SEC begin their investigation on Grayson Global; and Emily discovers a new photo taken of her father on the day of his death, leading her to more clues about how he died -- and also to a mystery woman and an ominous new target.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 663 votes.

Revenge - S1E13

#7 - Commitment (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Daniel's romantic proposal may come with dire ramifications; Charlotte is forced to move back in with her mother; Jack's life is in jeopardy when a person he adores betrays him; Nolan makes Emily think cautiously about her actions.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 680 votes.

Revenge - S1E14

#6 - Perception (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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In the excitement over Emily and Daniel's engagement party, things start to unravel for everyone; Victoria uses Conrad's father against him; Jack gets more involved; Charlotte and Emily both face problems.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 671 votes.

Revenge - S1E12

#5 - Infamy (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Emily sets her sights on a new target when a famed author who has deep ties with both the Graysons and the Clarkes returns to town and Conrad proves how dirty he's willing to get when Daniel gets dragged into the divorce.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 693 votes.

Revenge - S1E21

#4 - Grief (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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A painful loss forges a stronger bond between Emily and Jack, Victoria forms a new alliance that could seal Conrad’s fate, and Charlotte sets out on a vendetta of her own with Declan as her target.

The episode was rated 8.39 from 708 votes.

Revenge - S1E11

#3 - Duress (Season 1 - Episode 11)

An unstable visitor crashes Daniel's intimate birthday celebration; Conrad and Victoria use Charlotte as a pawn in their bitter divorce battle; Emily's plan starts to unravel.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 707 votes.

Revenge - S1E15

#2 - Chaos (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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Emily's vendetta takes a dark turn at her and Daniel's engagement party, putting everyone in mortal danger; Jack decides to track down Amanda; Charlotte goes to extremes to relieve the pain of her family's betrayal.

The episode was rated 8.51 from 699 votes.

Revenge - S1E22

#1 - Reckoning (Season 1 - Episode 22)

With the end in sight, Emily fearlessly pushes forward, closing in on the final phases of her plan for revenge, while the Graysons continue their downward spiral into the rabbit hole of self-destruction. But a big, explosive event leaves much hanging in the balance, courses are altered and even more is left in question.

The episode was rated 8.81 from 750 votes.

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