The essential episodes of UnREAL

Watch these 15 in order and you've got UnREAL — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · June 1, 2015 · 1h

   Return8.0

   A producer, Rachel Goldberg, works to manipulate relationships on a dating show in order to film outrageous footage as the series begins.

2. 02

   S01E03 · Top rated · June 15, 2015 · 1h

   Mother7.0

   Rachel is forced to ask her mother for financial support. Her mother agrees but the loan comes with strings attached that affect Rachel's mental well-being. Back at the mansion, Adam's best friend makes waves on set when he is asked to choose three of the women for a romantic dinner date with Adam. Meanwhile, Quinn tends to Chet after a health scare; and Lizzie discovers details about Jeremy and Rachel's history.

3. 03

   S01E07 · Top rated · July 13, 2015 · 1h

   Savior6.8

   Tragedy hits the set affecting the contestants and everyone behind the scenes.

4. 04

   S01E08 · Top rated · July 20, 2015 · 1h

   Two6.8

   With he final elimination ceremony just around the corner, Adam is offered an interesting proposal.

5. 05

   S01E09 · Top rated · July 27, 2015 · 1h

   Princess7.0

   Quinn and Rachel think about their future/ The final three contestants make their way back to Adam's vineyard.

6. 06

   S01E10 · Top rated · August 3, 2015 · 1h

   Future7.0

   An unwanted guest returns to the set; Rachel is betrayed; Adam makes a decision that changes his life forever.

7. 07

   S02E01 · Top rated · June 6, 2016 · 1h

   War7.0

   Quinn promotes Rachel to produce season 14 of Everlasting and Rachel sets out to change history by casting the first African American suitor. When Chet arrives back on set to reclaim control of the show, Quinn steps back in to take him on.

8. 08

   S02E03 · Top rated · June 20, 2016 · 1h

   Guerilla7.0

   Chet's given permission to produce a more male-oriented version of the show; Quinn targets two vulnerable contestants in hopes of producing a dramatic episode; and Rachel suspects Darius is hiding a secret. Meanwhile, Chet fights for custody of his son.

9. 09

   S02E04 · Top rated · June 27, 2016 · 1h

   Treason7.0

   Darius reveals his secret to Rachel and decides he must quit the show, but Rachel asks Coleman to help change his mind; Quinn and Chet join forces to produce a football episode; and Chet brings his baby to the set. Meanwhile, Quinn confronts Rachel about betraying the network.

10. 10

    S02E06 · Top rated · July 11, 2016 · 1h

    Casualty7.0

    Rachel deals with a trauma, and Chet is there for her. Meanwhile, Quinn pursues a new relationship; Rachel learns something surprising on a hometown date; and an angry Darius makes a startling decision.

11. 11

    S02E09 · Top rated · August 1, 2016 · 1h

    Espionage7.3

    Coleman tries to coerce Rachel into helping him destroy Quinn and the show, but Rachel has her own plan. Meanwhile, Darius and Jay join forces to ensure their ideal contestants make it to the finale; and Quinn receives perspective-changing news.

12. 12

    S02E10 · Season 2 peak · August 8, 2016 · 1h

    Friendly Fire7.7

    In the second-season finale, Quinn's plans for the remaining two contestants could be foiled by an unexpected turn of events. Meanwhile, Rachel stands up to Coleman just as his plot to expose the show begins to unfold.

13. 13

    S03E08 · Season 3 peak · April 16, 2018 · 1h

    Recurrent6.8

    Rachel confronts her mother while Serena gets ambushed someone from her past, threatening her relationships with the remaining contestants. Chet struggles with Gary's offer.

14. 14

    S03E10 · Top rated · April 23, 2018 · 1h

    Commitment6.8

    A life-changing offer from Serena and a shocking discovery about Dr. Simon drive Rachel to strongly question her future at Everlasting. Chet makes an astonishing confession while Quinn takes one final swing at Gary.

15. 15

    S04E08 · Series finale · July 16, 2018 · 1h

    Sudden Death7.4

    Rachel begins to question her decisions leading up to the finale. Quinn must decide whether to intervene and save the Everlasting finale.