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Best Episodes Of The Son

Overall Rating: ★ 7.5

Best Episodes Of The Son

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.5)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Son, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.

2 Seasons
20 Episodes
Canceled
Drama
Best Episodes
S1E1 - First Son of Texas ★ 7.4
S2E1 - Numunuu ★ 7.3
S1E2 - The Plum Tree ★ 0.0
Worst Episodes
S2E1 - Numunuu ★ 7.3
S1E1 - First Son of Texas ★ 7.4
★ 7.4/10 (479 votes)
#1

First Son of Texas

S1:E1

"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.

★ 7.3/10 (195 votes)
#2

Numunuu

S2:E1

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

★ 0.0/10
#3

The Plum Tree

S1:E2

Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.

★ 0.0/10
#4

Second Empire

S1:E3

Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.

★ 0.0/10
#5

Death Song

S1:E4

Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.

★ 0.0/10
#6

No Prisoners

S1:E5

An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.

★ 0.0/10
#7

The Buffalo Hunter

S1:E6

Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.

★ 0.0/10
#8

Marriage Bond

S1:E7

Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.

★ 0.0/10
#9

Honey Hunt

S1:E8

Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.

★ 0.0/10
#10

The Prophecy

S1:E9

Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.

★ 0.0/10
#11

Scalps

S1:E10

The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.

★ 0.0/10
#12

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

S2:E2

After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

★ 0.0/10
#13

The Blind Tiger

S2:E3

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

★ 0.0/10
#14

Scalped a Dog

S2:E4

A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

★ 0.0/10
#15

Hot Oil

S2:E5

In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

★ 0.0/10
#16

The Blue Light

S2:E6

In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

★ 0.0/10
#17

Somebody Get a Shovel

S2:E7

The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

★ 0.0/10
#18

All Their Guilty Stains

S2:E8

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

★ 0.0/10
#19

The Bear

S2:E9

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

★ 0.0/10
#20

Legend

S2:E10

In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

★ 7.3/10 (195 votes)
#1

Numunuu

S2:E1

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

★ 7.4/10 (479 votes)
#2

First Son of Texas

S1:E1

"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.

★ 7.4/10 (479 votes)

First Son of Texas

S1:E1

"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.

★ 0.0/10

The Plum Tree

S1:E2

Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.

★ 0.0/10

Second Empire

S1:E3

Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.

★ 0.0/10

Death Song

S1:E4

Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.

★ 0.0/10

No Prisoners

S1:E5

An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.

★ 0.0/10

The Buffalo Hunter

S1:E6

Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.

★ 0.0/10

Marriage Bond

S1:E7

Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.

★ 0.0/10

Honey Hunt

S1:E8

Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.

★ 0.0/10

The Prophecy

S1:E9

Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.

★ 0.0/10

Scalps

S1:E10

The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.

★ 7.3/10 (195 votes)

Numunuu

S2:E1

Young Eli leads a daring Comanche raid into Mexico in 1852; in 1915, the McCullough family confronts a threat to their growing oil business.

★ 0.0/10

Ten Dollars and a Plucked Goose

S2:E2

After a devastating attack, Young Eli must help the Comanches regroup in 1852; in 1915, Pete's return causes fractures in the McCullough family.

★ 0.0/10

The Blind Tiger

S2:E3

Young Eli's Comanches must survive a dangerous journey in 1852; in 1915, Eli and Pete are forced to work together to deal with a new enemy.

★ 0.0/10

Scalped a Dog

S2:E4

A new danger reveals old wounds in Young Eli's tribe in 1852; in 1916, Eli and Phineas try to fight off Standard Oil as Maria Garcia returns.

★ 0.0/10

Hot Oil

S2:E5

In 1852, Young Eli is forced hide a deadly secret; in 1916, Maria's return brings devastating consequences for the McCullough's oil business.

★ 0.0/10

The Blue Light

S2:E6

In 1852, Young Eli must protect Ingrid; in 1916, a new attack from Standard Oil forces the McCullough family to come together.

★ 0.0/10

Somebody Get a Shovel

S2:E7

The Comanches go to war in 1852; in 1916, the McCulloughs' fight with Standard Oil reaches a breaking point; Eli takes a scalp.

★ 0.0/10

All Their Guilty Stains

S2:E8

In 1852, Young Eli's Comanche band are forced to survive on their own; in 1916, the McCulloughs search for Maria; Jeannie discovers a devastating secret.

★ 0.0/10

The Bear

S2:E9

In 1852, Young Eli's tribe encounters soldiers that make an unexpected offer; in 1916, Pete makes a decision that could tear the family apart.

★ 0.0/10

Legend

S2:E10

In 1852, Young Eli is forced into a life-changing decision; in 1916, Eli wages a final war with Standard Oil, forcing a confrontation with Pete.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 7.4 1
★ 7.4 First Son of Texas
★ 7.4 First Son of Texas
2 ★ 7.3 1
★ 7.3 Numunuu
★ 7.3 Numunuu
Pierce Brosnan
Jacob Lofland
Zahn McClarnon
Carlos Bardem
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Cast & Crew

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