In the opening of Episode 1 of Lord of the Flies, we meet Piggy, a young boy whose world is shattered by a plane crash that tragically claims the lives of his parents. As he wakes up in a forest, he stumbles upon Ralph, another survivor of the crash. Ralph, eager to find solace in nature, dives into a nearby lake, inviting Piggy to join him. Despite Piggy's asthma, which prevents him from swimming, he eventually agrees to play in the water with Ralph.
While exploring their new surroundings, Piggy discovers a conch and suggests using it as a signal for help. Their efforts are rewarded when a group of schoolboys between the ages of 6 and 12, all stranded on the island, respond to the sound. Piggy attempts to organize the crowd, but their attention is diverted when Jack, the chorister, arrives with his choir. Jack ignores the poor health of one of his members, Simon, and the two boys argue over Simon's condition. Jack's derogatory remarks towards Piggy, calling him a "fatty," are met with laughter from the other boys, causing Piggy to feel embarrassed and humiliated.
To maintain order and unity among the group, Ralph suggests electing a Chief. Jack volunteers for the role, but Ralph also puts himself forward as a candidate. Although the choir votes for Jack, Ralph wins by majority. As the new Chief, Ralph allows Jack to remain in charge of the choir, which Jack declares will serve as hunters.
Ralph emphasizes the importance of respecting the conch as a signal for meetings and takes Jack, Simon, and Piggy with him to explore the island. Piggy suggests searching for food, clothing, and shelter, especially for the younger boys. However, Jack dismisses these concerns, insisting that their influential parents will soon rescue them.
As they climb uphill, Piggy struggles for breath and relies on Ralph's assistance. Meanwhile, the remaining boys stay on the beach playing with crabs. Piggy expresses frustration that Ralph does not acknowledge his role in helping him become chief.
During their exploration, Jack and Simon discover the dead body of the pilot still strapped to his seat in the forest, with flies buzzing around. They inform Ralph, and the boys speculate that all the adults may have died because they were not in the passenger section with them.
In a desperate attempt to decide the fate of a fallen comrade, a group of children grapple with the weight of their grief and responsibility. The whispers of two voices—Piggy's suggestion for a solemn burial and Jack's ardent plea for a nautical ceremony at sea—echo through the quiet, weighing the possibilities of honoring the deceased. Despite Piggy's reservations, they ultimately choose to let nature take its course, pushing the body off a cliff into the ocean's embrace, accompanied by a silent prayer.
Upon their return to the rest of the group, Ralph's revelation of the pilot's death casts a shadow of uncertainty over the children, igniting a spark of panic. Piggy, the embodiment of order, attempts to quell the chaos, only to be met with Jack's reckless call to his choir for a hunt, further fueling the fire. Ralph, with a heart brimming with compassion, persuades Jack to remain for a moment of reflection.
As they gather around, Piggy proposes a systematic approach to survival: designated zones for toileting, shelter, and a beacon of hope in the form of a signal fire. Their fragile peace is disrupted by two young voices, trembling with the tale of an elusive beast in the woods. Ralph, with a soothing voice, reassures them, while Jack's mind is consumed by the hunt for sustenance.
A glimmer of hope emerges as Ralph suggests forming a team to construct a beacon of light. Jack, however, insists that his hunters should bear the burden. The boys begin their labor, collecting wood while Piggy's eye catches a glimpse of a piglet, igniting a chase that leads to an encounter with Jack's hesitation—a moment that echoes through their young souls. Piggy urges him forward, but the piglet escapes, leaving behind a trail of blame and an argument between the two.
Jack's anger boils over, and he silences Piggy with a threat. As they continue their task, Jack speaks with Simon in hushed tones, their voices merging with the songs of the wild. Meanwhile, Ralph and Piggy engage in a discourse on survival tactics, with Ralph agreeing to consider Piggy's counsel, expressing his desire to lead with integrity. In a moment of trust, Piggy reveals his true name: Nicholas.
With a pile of wood towering above them, they turn to Ralph for the spark that will ignite their hope. Piggy warns of the danger in their pursuit for fire, but their urgency overrides all caution. Grasping Piggy's glasses, they focus the sun's rays on dry, rotten wood, igniting a blaze that spreads like wildfire across the hillside.
Panic ensues as the boys flee downward, leaving Piggy behind in a race against time and fate. His struggle is short-lived as he trips and crashes against a tree, his head echoing with pain. As night falls, the hunters rush to save those trapped by the flames, but one young life remains missing amidst the chaos. The episode ends with the group confronted by the chilling realization that the fire may have already claimed another victim—a sobering reminder of their fragile existence on this unforgiving island.
