The Handmaid’s Tale 7 Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
It’s been several weeks since The Handmaid’s Tale returned with its final and most exciting season, but IMDb ratings prove that nothing can be compared to the first three instalments — we picked the best-rated episodes for you to rewatch.
The Handmaid’s Tale’s highest-rated episodes might not even be beaten by the show’s most recent and final season 6, even though there’s still time for the instalment to prove itself until the definite ending on May 27.
The dystopian hit series, launched back in 2017, has already had an impressive and pretty successful run which, talking in IMDb’s language, got close to the level of Game of Thrones, the highest-rated episode of which now sits at 9.9/10.
The Handmaid’s Tale’s season 6 will likely make changes on this list too, but so far these are undoubted fan-favourites.
Season 2 Episode 6 — First Blood
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8.8/10 on IMDb
The episode sees June seeking more ways to help and protect Hannah, suddenly finding out she has more allies and major problems to solve than she expected. Fred is getting ready for a job at a new Red Center while Nick struggles with his inner dilemma about a new task.
Season 2 Episode 1 — June
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8.8/10 on IMDb
The sophomore season’s premiere episode focuses on the eponymous lead character, seeing June confronted by the consequences of a decision she had to make, all the while struggling with obsessive thoughts about her past.
Season 2 Episode 9 — Smart Power
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8.9/10 on IMDB
The episode delves into Serena’s tempting thoughts now that she’s seen some freedom on a diplomatic trip far away from Gilead; meanwhile, Luke and Moira struggle to come to terms with their survivor’s guilt and June embarks on a mission to find more support from potential allies.
Season 2 Episode 10 — The Last Ceremony
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9.0/10 on IMDb
Following the previous episode, the next one gets an even higher rating, probably due to showing tensions also go higher. This time, Serena finds herself on the verge of desperation and Nick distances himself from Eden even more; Fred makes an attempt to clear things with June while the latter witnesses one unexpected guest from her past coming back.
Season 1 Episode 10 — Night
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9.0/10 on IMDb
Coming back to the premiere season, the episode sees Serena making her position clear to Fred and June while the latter struggles to accept the news she has just found out about. Overall, The Handmaids are forced to make a tough decision.
Season 3 Episode 11 — Liars
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9.2/10 on IMDb
The episode sees key characters being confronted once again with potential betrayal and major changes in their alliances. June’s return to Jezebels makes it all even dangerous for her and everyone around; at the same time, she’s tortured by a moral dilemma after preventing a murder that would put an end to her suffering.
Fred and Serena’s journey leads to a shocking outcome, once again highlighting the latter’s desperate and unstable condition.
Season 3 Episode 13 — Mayday
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9.3/10 on IMDb
The episode, so far the best-rated one out of all The Handmaid’s Tale’s installments, makes it all clear about June’s gained status as a rebel leader who helps evacuate children from Gilead.
However, she then faces a major danger for her life, but remains in Gilead, showing her resistance; in the meantime, Serena faces an arrest after her key role in June’s assault is revealed publicly.
