The Exorcist: Season 1
2016 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 1 of The Exorcist
Two priests put their lives on the line as they fight to free a possessed girl from a vicious demon that threatens to destroy her family.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee
Something is wrong in the Rance household. Angela Rance suspects demonic possession and enlists the help of two priests: the progressive, but naive Father Tomas Ortega and the broken holy warrior, Father Marcus Keane. Together they will be drawn into a nightmare beyond imagination.
Director: Rupert Wyatt · Writer: Jeremy Slater · Starring: Sandra Delgado, Camille Guaty, Francis Guinan, Alan Metoskie
1x02 Chapter Two: Lupus in Fabula
When Bishop Egan denies Tomas permission to perform the exorcism on Angela's daughter, Father Marcus breaks out of Saint Aquinas and joins forces with Tomas, though he urges him to get his ex, Jessica, out of his life and heart. The Rance family's relationship with the demon deepens and when Marcus catches Angela stealing holy water, he instructs her on how to use it. On Chicago's south side, a series of bizarre ritual killings begin taking place.
Directing: Michael Nankin · Writing: Heather Bellson · Starring: Griffin Kane, Alan Metoskie, Robert Emmet Lunney, Mouzam Makkar
1x03 Chapter Three: Let 'Em In
Kat struggles to confront the realization that her friend, Julia, is dead. Shopping for a dress to wear to Julia’s memorial service, Casey is given a sexy, expensive and slightly inappropriate dress by a salesman at the store. Seeking permission to conduct an exorcism, Marcus and Tomas take footage from the Rance home to papal emissaries, only to be met with shocking news that will change Marcus' life forever
Director: Michael Nankin · Writer: Dre Ryan · Starring: Robert Emmet Lunney, Kirsten Fitzgerald, Brad Armacost, Bryce Gangel
1x04 Chapter Four: The Moveable Feast
Angela grows restless as her daughter's condition continues to deteriorate, and the demon turns its attention toward innocent victims. While Father Tomas is paid a visit by a familiar face from his past, Marcus journeys to an unexpected destination and receives guidance from a most unlikely source. With time quickly running out, the two priests must decide whether to defy the church by performing an unsanctioned exorcism.
Directing: Craig Zisk · Writing: Adam Stein · Starring: Keira Naughton, Melissa Russell, Robert Emmet Lunney, Mouzam Makkar
1x05 Chapter Five: Through My Most Grievous Fault
The exorcism begins; Father Tomas and Father Marcus engage the demon in spiritual welfare, but the demon has a few secrets of its own, as the manipulations begin to drive a wedge between the Rance family.
Director: Jason Ensler · Writer: David Grimm · Starring: Robert Emmet Lunney, Mouzam Makkar, Tim Hopper, Aedin Moloney
1x06 Chapter Six: Star of the Morning
The Rance family is engulfed in a firestorm of publicity; Father Tomas finds himself unexpectedly thrusted into the public spotlight, as his search leads him into a terrifying underbelly of the city.
Director: Jennifer Phang · Writer: Laura Marks · Starring: Keira Naughton, Francis Guinan, Melissa Russell, Mouzam Makkar
1x07 Chapter Seven: Father of Lies
Casey's disappearance takes a toll on her family; Father Marcus asks for assistance from Mother Bernadette, while dealing with the fallout from the public reveal of Casey's possession; Father Bennett's investigations leads him into danger.
Directing: Tinge Krishnan · Writing: Charise Castro Smith
1x08 Chapter Eight: The Griefbearers
Tomas, Marcus and Mother Bernadette race against time to defeat the demon, and the Rance family find themselves drawn into the conflict.
Directing: Louis Shaw Milito · Writing: Marcus Gardley · Starring: Sophie Thatcher
1x09 Chapter Nine: 162
On the eve of Pope Sebastian's visit to Chicago, Marcus and his companions race to avert a potential tragedy. Tomas is offered a life-changing opportunity, but will the sins of the past endanger his future within the church? Meanwhile, as the Rance family attempts to recover from their most recent ordeal, a new problem threatens to tear them apart.
Director: Bill Johnson · Writers: Jeremy Slater, Franklin jin Rho
1x10 Chapter Ten: Three Rooms Season Finale
Forty years ago, the demon was denied its prize. Now it will stop at nothing to destroy Angela Rance and her family.
Director: Jason Ensler · Writer: Jeremy Slater
Season 1 Cast
Kurt EgyiawanFather Bennett10 episodes
Hannah KasulkaCasey Rance10 episodes
Alan RuckHenry Rance10 episodes
Robert Emmet LunneySalesman4 episodes
Mouzam MakkarJessica4 episodes
Kirsten FitzgeraldMaria Walters4 episodes
Keira NaughtonCherry Rego2 episodes
Francis GuinanBrother Simon2 episodes
Ken MarksLester Rego2 episodes
Tim HopperSuperintendent Jaffey2 episodes
Griffin KaneYoung MarcusEpisode 1
Sandra DelgadoIsabelleEpisode 1
Isaac LinaresGabrielEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Exorcist
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of The Exorcist have?
Season 1 of The Exorcist has 10 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Exorcist premiere?
Premiered on September 23, 2016.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Exorcist?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, 1x08, "Chapter Eight: The Griefbearers", with a 7.6.