The BEST episodes of The Baby

Every episode of The Baby ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Baby!

This terrifying and darkly comic series gleefully deconstructs the “joy of motherhood,” exploring the powerful anxiety of whether or not to have children, questioning who gets to choose “motherhood” and who doesn’t.

Last Updated: 2/14/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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The Bulldozer
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7.29
170 votes

#1 - The Bulldozer

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2022

Despite Mrs. Eaves’ shocking solution to her baby problem, Natasha finds herself willing to do anything in exchange for her help – even if it’s the herculean task of nap time. Meanwhile, Bobbi and her partner Sam prepare for an important meeting with their adoption social worker.

Directors: Stacey Gregg
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The Baby
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7.25
158 votes

#2 - The Baby

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2022

As Natasha and Mrs. Eaves remain trapped in Barbara’s summer solstice ritual, the baby’s complicated origin, connection to Mrs. Eaves, and trauma-filled path to Natasha are revealed.

Directors: Faraz Shariat
Writer: Kara Smith
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The Arrival
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7.21
266 votes

#3 - The Arrival

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2022

After retreating to a remote cabin, Natasha suddenly finds herself in possession of a mysterious baby.

Directors: Nicole Kassell
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The Mother
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7.17
162 votes

#4 - The Mother

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2022

With the baby now in Bobbi’s hands, Natasha must reunite with her mother Barbara, whom she hasn’t seen in fifteen years. While Bobbi discovers an unmatched ability to put the child to sleep, Natasha confronts her family’s fractured history, and Barbara celebrates having children and grandchildren under the same roof.

Directors: Faraz Shariat
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The Curse
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7.12
140 votes

#5 - The Curse

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2022

In a last-ditch effort to break the curse, a severely weakened yet determined Mrs. Eaves sets off with Natasha in pursuit of Jack. Meanwhile, Bobbi struggles to rally for her audition redo with Sam.

Directors: Ella Jones
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The Seduction
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7.11
197 votes

#6 - The Seduction

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2022

Inexplicably reunited with the baby, Natasha scrambles to locate his mother and uncovers an alarming pattern of events on a thumb drive. Later, after her friends confuse the situation further, Natasha reaches out to her estranged sister Bobbi.

Directors: Stacey Gregg
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The Possession
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7.06
136 votes

#7 - The Possession

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2022

Natasha decides to give the baby exactly what he's after amid growing concerns from her father Lyle, Bobbi, and Mrs. Eaves, who each go to great lengths to ensure her survival.

Directors: Ella Jones
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The Rage
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7.05
144 votes

#8 - The Rage

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/29/2022

Desperate to leave the Jupiter House, Natasha, Bobbi, and Mrs. Eaves find their plans thwarted by the chaos and destruction of the other suddenly-possessed children. Later, Bobbi receives the social worker’s long-awaited call.

Directors: Faraz Shariat
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