Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Archive 81, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
An archivist takes a job restoring damaged videotapes and gets pulled into the vortex of a mystery involving the missing director and a demonic cult.
In the woods, Dan encounters the unexpected. In the tapes, Melody learns about the cult and makes contact during a shocking séance.
★ 7.6/10
(1422 votes)
#2
Through the Looking Glass
S1:E5
The past blurs into the present when Melody visits a forbidden floor in search of an inspired Anabelle. Music leads to lost souls — and revelations.
★ 7.6/10
(1361 votes)
#3
The Circle
S1:E6
A circle tightens, panic grows: Dan learns about his predecessor, and Melody tries to track the source of the Visser's dangers. Yet the evil spreads.
★ 7.5/10
(2043 votes)
#4
Mystery Signals
S1:E1
Haunted by a family tragedy, Dan begins to restore videotapes for a cryptic firm. Then he's startled to learn of his connection to their missing creator.
★ 7.4/10
(1660 votes)
#5
Wellspring
S1:E2
Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher — and what lies below?
★ 7.4/10
(1538 votes)
#6
Terror in the Aisles
S1:E3
The past loops back around as Melody returns to Steven with Jess. Mark checks out a find. Dan tries to map his situation, but he may be losing his way.
★ 7.3/10
(1373 votes)
#7
The Ferryman
S1:E7
The veil drops from a cursed film's origins. At the Vos Mansion in 1924, Iris recruits Rose for a blood ritual. Dan knows he must find Anabelle.
★ 7.2/10
(1433 votes)
#8
What Lies Beneath
S1:E8
The Otherworld beckons. Melody circles back to the Visser, where a new device captures a sacrifice. So much depends on Dan's journey into the unknown.
★ 7.2/10
(1433 votes)
#1
What Lies Beneath
S1:E8
The Otherworld beckons. Melody circles back to the Visser, where a new device captures a sacrifice. So much depends on Dan's journey into the unknown.
★ 7.3/10
(1373 votes)
#2
The Ferryman
S1:E7
The veil drops from a cursed film's origins. At the Vos Mansion in 1924, Iris recruits Rose for a blood ritual. Dan knows he must find Anabelle.
★ 7.4/10
(1660 votes)
#3
Wellspring
S1:E2
Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher — and what lies below?
★ 7.4/10
(1538 votes)
#4
Terror in the Aisles
S1:E3
The past loops back around as Melody returns to Steven with Jess. Mark checks out a find. Dan tries to map his situation, but he may be losing his way.
★ 7.5/10
(2043 votes)
#5
Mystery Signals
S1:E1
Haunted by a family tragedy, Dan begins to restore videotapes for a cryptic firm. Then he's startled to learn of his connection to their missing creator.
★ 7.6/10
(1422 votes)
#6
Through the Looking Glass
S1:E5
The past blurs into the present when Melody visits a forbidden floor in search of an inspired Anabelle. Music leads to lost souls — and revelations.
★ 7.6/10
(1361 votes)
#7
The Circle
S1:E6
A circle tightens, panic grows: Dan learns about his predecessor, and Melody tries to track the source of the Visser's dangers. Yet the evil spreads.
★ 7.9/10
(1595 votes)
#8
Spirit Receivers
S1:E4
In the woods, Dan encounters the unexpected. In the tapes, Melody learns about the cult and makes contact during a shocking séance.
★ 7.5/10
(2043 votes)
Mystery Signals
S1:E1
Haunted by a family tragedy, Dan begins to restore videotapes for a cryptic firm. Then he's startled to learn of his connection to their missing creator.
★ 7.4/10
(1660 votes)
Wellspring
S1:E2
Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher — and what lies below?
★ 7.4/10
(1538 votes)
Terror in the Aisles
S1:E3
The past loops back around as Melody returns to Steven with Jess. Mark checks out a find. Dan tries to map his situation, but he may be losing his way.
★ 7.9/10
(1595 votes)
Spirit Receivers
S1:E4
In the woods, Dan encounters the unexpected. In the tapes, Melody learns about the cult and makes contact during a shocking séance.
★ 7.6/10
(1422 votes)
Through the Looking Glass
S1:E5
The past blurs into the present when Melody visits a forbidden floor in search of an inspired Anabelle. Music leads to lost souls — and revelations.
★ 7.6/10
(1361 votes)
The Circle
S1:E6
A circle tightens, panic grows: Dan learns about his predecessor, and Melody tries to track the source of the Visser's dangers. Yet the evil spreads.
★ 7.3/10
(1373 votes)
The Ferryman
S1:E7
The veil drops from a cursed film's origins. At the Vos Mansion in 1924, Iris recruits Rose for a blood ritual. Dan knows he must find Anabelle.
★ 7.2/10
(1433 votes)
What Lies Beneath
S1:E8
The Otherworld beckons. Melody circles back to the Visser, where a new device captures a sacrifice. So much depends on Dan's journey into the unknown.