The Expanse

10 Best Episodes of The Expanse - Season 1

A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#10 - The Big Empty (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Holden and crew are trapped in badly damaged shuttle. On Ceres, Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao. On Earth, Chrisjen Avasarala questions a terrorist.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 6980 votes.

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#9 - Dulcinea (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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In the outer solar system near Saturn, James Holden and the crew of the ice-freighter Canterbury, investigate a distress call from a mysterious derelict ship, the Scopuli. On Ceres Station, Detective Miller begins an off the book investigation of a missing heiress, Julie Mao.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 8818 votes.

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#8 - Remember the Cant (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Holden and the crew are taken prisoner by the Martian Congressional Republic Navy. Miller deals with unhappy rioters. Avasarala plays politics and gets severely burned.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 6190 votes.

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#7 - Windmills (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Holden and his crew face a Martian military blockade. Miller finds a new reason to forge ahead. Avasarala visits Holden’s family.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 5383 votes.

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#6 - Rock Bottom (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Miller gains valuable information from a hidden data cube. Holden and his crew learn their host’s agenda.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 5615 votes.

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#5 - Back to the Butcher (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Holden finds an unlikely ally. Miller’s obsession with Mao intensifies.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 5799 votes.

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#4 - Salvage (Season 1 - Episode 8)

A derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 5475 votes.

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#3 - CQB (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Holden and crew find themselves in the middle of a desperate battle while still aboard the Martian battleship. Miller’s partner, Havelock, goes missing.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 6006 votes.

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#2 - Critical Mass (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Julie's origin story ends up revealing her trajectory. Holden and Miller work together as they take a look at a strange emergency happening on Eros.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 5281 votes.

The Expanse - S1E10

#1 - Leviathan Wakes (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Avasarala uncovers a game-changing secret while the future of the human race might be in Holden and Miller's hands.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 5032 votes.

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