The essential episodes of Westworld

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

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · October 2, 2016 · 1h 8m

    The Original8.0

    A woman named Dolores is a free spirit in the Old West... and unaware that she's actually an android, programmed to entertain rich guests seeking to act out their fantasies in an idealized vision of the 1880s. However, the people in charge soon realize that their androids are acting in ways that they didn't anticipate.

  2. 02

    S01E04 · Top rated · October 23, 2016 · 1h

    Dissonance Theory7.9

    While Dolores joins William and Logan on their adventure, the Man in Black continues his search for the entrance to the Maze and meets Armistice. Meanwhile, Robert reveals some of his true power to Theresa and advises her to stay out of his way.

  3. 03

    S01E05 · Top rated · October 30, 2016 · 1h

    Contrapasso8.0

    Dolores takes the first step on her path of discovery by deciding to write a new story for herself... where she isn't the damsel. Meanwhile, Elise discovers the Woodcutter's secret, and Robert pays the Man a visit.

  4. 04

    S01E06 · Top rated · November 6, 2016 · 1h

    The Adversary8.0

    While Maeve convinces Felix to show her "upstairs," Teddy and the Man close in on the maze. Meanwhile, Bernard and Elsie close in on the identity of the person who is stealing secrets from the park, while Lee meets with a Delos executive director.

  5. 05

    S01E07 · Top rated · November 13, 2016 · 1h

    Trompe L'Oeil8.5

    While William and Dolores travel to the unclaimed territories, Charlotte and Theresa make plans to force Robert out of the park using Clementine. Meanwhile, Maeve continues her plans to escape Westworld.

  6. 06

    S01E08 · Top rated · November 20, 2016 · 1h

    Trace Decay7.9

    Bernard tries to cope with what he did under Robert's orders. Meanwhile, William and Dolores find a town, and Maeve remembers more of her past. Meanwhile, the Man reveals his past to Teddy.

  7. 07

    S01E09 · Top rated · November 27, 2016 · 1h

    The Well-Tempered Clavier8.4

    Bernard forces Robert to take him back into his own memories, while the Man meets with Charlotte. Meanwhile, Dolores escapes the Confederado camp and William gives Logan new orders.

  8. 08

    S01E10 · Season 1 peak · December 4, 2016 · 1h 30m

    The Bicameral Mind8.7

    Delores finds out the truth about William's fate. Meanwhile, Maeve organizes an escape plan, only to discover that someone else is pulling the strings. And Robert plays the final piece in his grand narrative.

  9. 09

    S02E04 · Top rated · May 13, 2018 · 1h 11m

    The Riddle of the Sphinx8.0

    William pays his recuperating father-in-law several visits. Meanwhile, the Man continues to play Robert's game, and Bernard remembers some of his missing time.

  10. 10

    S02E08 · Season 2 peak · June 10, 2018 · 1h

    Kiksuya8.6

    Another of Westworld's Host revolutionaries is revealed. Meanwhile, Emily finds the Man and convinces the Ghost Nation to hand him over to her to ensure his suffering.

  11. 11

    S02E09 · Top rated · June 17, 2018 · 1h

    Vanishing Point8.3

    The Man learns that his grip on reality isn't what he thought, as he considers how his wife died. Meanwhile, Dolores continues her trek across the park to the Valley Beyond, and Bernard receives another visit from Robert.

  12. 12

    S02E10 · Top rated · June 24, 2018 · 1h 30m

    The Passenger8.4

    The Man faces a personal reckoning, while Akecheta and the others find the door. Meanwhile, Bernard meets with Robert one last time after choosing how to deal with Dolores.

  13. 13

    S03E01 · Season 3 peak · March 15, 2020 · 1h 10m

    Parce Domine7.9

    If you're stuck in a loop, try walking in a straight line.

  14. 14

    S04E04 · Season 4 peak · July 17, 2022 · 51m

    Generation Loss7.7

    Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne?

  15. 15

    S04E08 · Series finale · August 14, 2022 · 1h

    Que Será, Será7.4

    Like what I've done with the place? (I just cranked it to expert level.)

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