Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

10 Best Episodes of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 1

The series picks up four years after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor trying to stay under-the-radar from the government, as they plot to destroy the computer network, Skynet, in hopes of preventing Armageddon.

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

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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E2

#9 - Gnothi Seauton (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Sarah makes contact with an old friend to ask a favor, while John decides to pay a visit to Sarah's ex and Cameron makes a new friend. Together they infiltrate a resistance safe house and discover they are not alone. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison realizes that Sarah is still alive and a dangerous person from Sarah's past is reawakened.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 477 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E4

#8 - Heavy Metal (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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While searching for some stolen cargo, John becomes separated from Sarah and Cameron. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison's murder investigation leads him to a surprising suspect.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 384 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E3

#7 - The Turk (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Sarah visits Miles Dyson's widow to find the creator of Skynet. She leads her to a man named Andy Goode who used to work with Dyson and is building a chess-playing computer named "The Turk." John and Cameron try their best to fit in on their first day at a new high school.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 417 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E6

#6 - Dungeons & Dragons (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Flashing in and out of consciousness, fighting for his life, the Stranger from last week recalls his future life battling the machines in 2027. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to explain the past to Charley.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 360 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E1

#5 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

After two years in one spot Sarah Connor feels the need to move on before they get too comfortable. They move to a new city where John starts school and meets a mysterious girl. However, danger strikes, and Sarah and John are caught in another struggle for their survival.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 636 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E5

#4 - Queen's Gambit (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Sarah reevaluates the capabilities of her friend Andy's computer after he enters it in a chess competition. During the competition Sarah meets a stranger with a history similar to hers. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison finds remnants from a past terminator battle.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 378 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E7

#3 - The Demon Hand (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Sarah breaks into Agent Ellison's apartment and discovers a file on her from her time at the mental hospital, leading her to Dr. Silberman, now a doomsday convert. Meanwhile Cameron signs up for a ballet class and John finds out how his mom escaped the mental hospital.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 356 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E8

#2 - Vick's Chip (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Derek finds the brain chip from Vick that Cameron had kept. John builds an interface for it and they discover a computerized traffic system is important to Skynet. Sarah decides it must be sabotaged. Meanwhile, Cromartie is checking through school records in search of John.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 346 votes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - S1E9

#1 - What He Beheld (Season 1 - Episode 9)

John defends Cameron against a damning accusation by Derek, putting him and Derek at odds, while Sarah finds herself in a business transaction with a mysterious business man. Meanwhile, Cromartie closes in on John and Agent Ellison discovers a nemesis at the agency. Part two of Season 1 Finale.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 332 votes.

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