Top 50 Best TV Episodes of 2018
by tlfirth | created - 27 Feb 2018 | updated - 18 Mar 2019 | PublicAn ongoing list of the best TV episodes I've watched from 2018. Purely subjective.
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1.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
Free Churro
(2018)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
BoJack delivers a eulogy at a funeral.
Director: Amy Winfrey | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 18,376
9.2/10
2.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Kiksuya
(2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The telling of Akecheta and the Ghost Nation's journey to consciousness; Maeve's life hangs in the balance.
Director: Uta Briesewitz | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 18,739
9.1/10
3.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Box
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake and Holt spend all night trying to get a confession out of a suspect.
Director: Claire Scanlon | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 8,386
9/10
4.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Passenger
(2018)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Everyone converges at the Valley Beyond.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 12,737
8.9/10
5.
Killing Eve (2018–2022)
Episode:
I Have a Thing About Bathrooms
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a terrifying close call with Villanelle, Eve has the mole ensconced in a safe house, but Villanelle is not far away.
Director: Jon East | Stars: Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Darren Boyd, Kirby
Votes: 4,454
8.9/10
6.
Castlevania (2017–2021)
Episode:
For Love
(2018)
TV-MA | 27 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The battle lines are drawn. Comrade against comrade, father against son and two new lovers against the world.
Director: Sam Deats | Stars: Richard Armitage, James Callis, Theo James, Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Votes: 3,101
8.9/10
7.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
The Showstopper
(2018)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
"Philbert" is a hit, and filming begins on Season 2. But as BoJack spirals deeper into addiction, he loses his grip on reality.
Director: Aaron Long | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 7,160
8.9/10
8.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Winner
(2018)
TV-14 | 61 min | Crime, Drama
Lalo tails Mike as he attempts to track down Werner; Jimmy and Kim invoke the memory of Chuck for the Bar Association appeal hearing.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 18,563
8.8/10
9.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode:
Two Storms
(2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
It's a reunion for all the wrong reasons when Hugh flies in for the funeral, coming face to face with his estranged children on a dark, stormy night.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser
Votes: 13,099
8.8/10
10.
Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018)
Episode:
Family Reunion - and Farewell
(2018)
TV-Y7 | 47 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ezra's team takes drastic action to free Lothal, entering Imperial HQ, and Thrawn returns to stop them.
Directors: Dave Filoni, Bosco Ng, Sergio Páez | Stars: Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tiya Sircar
Votes: 3,562
8.8/10
11.
Ozark (2017–2022)
Episode:
The Gold Coast
(2018)
TV-MA | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Marty makes plans without telling Wendy. Darlene sends a message via Jonah. Wyatt learns the truth about his dad. Ruth realizes Cade must be stopped.
Director: Amanda Marsalis | Stars: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Ben Peck, Sofia Hublitz
Votes: 5,245
8.8/10
12.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Riddle of the Sphinx
(2018)
TV-MA | 71 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An enigmatic figure becomes the center of Delos' secret project; The Man in Black and Lawrence follow the path to Las Mudas, but run into trouble.
Director: Lisa Joy | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 14,274
8.7/10
13.
Tokyo Ghoul: re (2018)
Episode:
Beautiful Dream: Daybreak
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Eto arrives on the rooftop, spurring Kanae to attack Haise, who must also reason with Kaneki. With the other squad members on the ropes, Shirazu goes all-out to stop Noro. Kanae and Tsukiyama reach an understanding.
Stars: Z. Charles Bolton, John Burgmeier, Chris Burnett, Leah Clark
Votes: 416
8.7/10
14.
Final Space (2018–2021)
Episode:
Chapter Six
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Avocato receives a message from Little Cato seeking rescue. Tensions rise between Quinn and Avocato over whether to save Earth or Little Cato. The crew of the Galaxy 1 will never be the same in the aftermath.
Directors: Ben Bjelajac, Mike Roberts | Stars: Fred Armisen, Tom Kenny, Olan Rogers, Tika Sumpter
Votes: 1,713
8.7/10
15.
Bodyguard (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2018)
Not Rated | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
David awakens to find himself bloodied and the planned fall guy in a corruption cover-up.
Director: John Strickland | Stars: Richard Madden, Stephanie Hyam, Gina McKee, Ash Tandon
Votes: 4,633
8.7/10
16.
Ozark (2017–2022)
Episode:
Game Day
(2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Agent Petty's revelation tests the loyalties of Marty, Ruth and the cartel. Despite the FBI closing in, the Snells refuse to destroy their poppies.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner
Votes: 5,133
8.7/10
17.
Killing Eve (2018–2022)
Episode:
Don't I Know You?
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a killing in Berlin, Eve and Bill travel there to investigate, unaware of how close they are to Villanelle.
Director: Jon East | Stars: Sandra Oh, Topher Collins, David Haig, Simon Chin
Votes: 5,038
8.7/10
18.
Attack on Titan (2013–2023)
Episode:
Bystander
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Having seen a glimpse of his father's memories, Eren attempts to track down a man hoping they might shed some light on his father's secrets.
Directors: Ken Andô, Tetsurô Araki, Matsuo Asami, Masashi Koizuka, Shingo Uchida | Stars: Yûki Kaji, Tsuguo Mogami, Yoshino Takamori, Hiroshi Tsuchida
Votes: 20,659
8.6/10
19.
The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017– )
Episode:
As You Sow, So Shall You Reap.
(2018)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Joseph tries to free himself from the curse of Cartaphilus by switching his curse with the one Chise possesses. Chise is captive in her own memories, reliving the most traumatic moment of her childhood.
Directors: Yôko Kanamori, Norihiro Naganuma | Stars: Atsumi Tanezaki, Ayumu Murase, Kikuko Inoue, Shinji Kawada
Votes: 143
8.6/10
20.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Episode:
Milk
(2018)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Concerned for Amma's safety, Camille puts her own life in jeopardy as she gets closer to the truth behind the shocking mysteries surrounding the Wind Gap killings.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen
Votes: 4,530
8.6/10
21.
Castlevania (2017–2021)
Episode:
The River
(2018)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Another city is about to fall to Dracula's castle, and Dracula himself may be about to fall, at the hand of someone he thought was on his side.
Directors: Sam Deats, Spencer Wan | Stars: Richard Armitage, James Callis, Theo James, Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Votes: 1,955
8.6/10
22.
Killing Eve (2018–2022)
Episode:
Sorry Baby
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A grieving Eve learns about the apparent existence of a mole, while Villanelle and two other assassins are tasked with killing a member of British intelligence.
Director: Jon East | Stars: Fiona Shaw, Kirby, Sean Delaney, Owen McDonnell
Votes: 4,898
8.6/10
23.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Les Écorchés
(2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Bernard meets with an unexpected old friend; The Cradle is under threat; Maeve encounters a scene from her past.
Director: Nicole Kassell | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 11,303
8.6/10
24.
Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018)
Episode:
The Black Paladins
(2018)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As one Paladin takes on a dangerous mission through a wormhole, the others contend with failing controls on the castle.
Director: Eugene Lee | Stars: Kimberly Brooks, Rhys Darby, Josh Keaton, Tyler Labine
Votes: 299
8.6/10
25.
Final Space (2018–2021)
Episode:
Chapter Ten
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An all out battle ensues as The Lord Commander does everything in his power to capture Mooncake and stop Gary and Quinn from closing the entrance to Final Space.
Director: Mike Roberts | Stars: Fred Armisen, Tom Kenny, Olan Rogers, Tika Sumpter
Votes: 1,519
8.6/10
26.
Star Wars: Rebels (2014–2018)
Episode:
A World Between Worlds
(2018)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While the other rebels engage the Imperial forces outside the Jedi Temple, Ezra gains access inside and experiences a stunning revelation.
Directors: Dave Filoni, Steward Lee | Stars: Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tiya Sircar
Votes: 3,523
8.6/10
27.
The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode:
Somewhere Else
(2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Michael makes a plea; Eleanor looks to take the high road; Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 3,299
8.6/10
28.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
INT. SUB
(2018)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Diane's therapist encourages her to set boundaries with BoJack. A missing string cheese ignites a dispute between Todd and Princess Carolyn.
Director: Aaron Long | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 4,750
8.6/10
29.
Altered Carbon (2018–2020)
Episode:
Rage in Heaven
(2018)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
After a devastating rampage, Kovacs and his allies hatch a bold - and very risky - scheme to infiltrate Head in the Clouds.
Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Joel Kinnaman, James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner
Votes: 4,300
8.5/10
30.
Attack on Titan (2013–2023)
Episode:
Wish
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As battle breaks out to prevent the ritual, Historia makes a shocking decision which leads to catastrophe.
Directors: Takashi Andô, Tetsurô Araki, Masashi Koizuka, Hiroyuki Tanaka | Stars: Yûki Kaji, Shiori Mikami, Yûsaku Yara, Kazuhiro Yamaji
Votes: 24,372
8.5/10
31.
Tokyo Ghoul: re (2018)
Episode:
Night of Scattering
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The Quinx Squad rushes to save Mutsuki from Kanae. The Owl goes on a seemingly unstoppable rampage. Urie is frustrated when he is assigned escort duty. Ato Squad meets resistance trying to secure the monitor room.
Stars: Tia Lynn Ballard, Charles C. Campbell, Giovannie Cruz, Mark Fickert
Votes: 323
8.5/10
32.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Virtù e Fortuna
(2018)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Dolores makes her next move; Charlotte scrambles to protect Delos' most prized asset; Bernard gets closer to the truth.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 10,963
8.5/10
33.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016–2018)
Episode:
The Eternal Knight Part 2
(2018)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An epic battle comes ahead in the darkness as Jim and his friends push back against Morgana. But without Merlin, how will they stop her?
Directors: Rodrigo Blaas, Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Emile Hirsch, Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano
Votes: 488
8.5/10
34.
B: The Beginning (2018–2021)
Episode:
Episode #1.12
(2018)
TV-MA | Animation, Action, Crime
The RIS races to the scene, while Keith confronts Gilbert at the old Jaula Blanca facility. Koku fights Laica for his and Yuna's survival.
Directors: Kazuto Nakazawa, Yoshinobu Yamakawa | Stars: Hiroaki Hirata, Yûki Kaji, Asami Seto, Hiroki Tôchi
Votes: 153
8.5/10
35.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode:
Screaming Meemies
(2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
While struggling to discern dreams from reality, Olivia fears for her children's safety, a motherly instinct Mrs. Dudley urges her to embrace.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser
Votes: 8,325
8.5/10
36.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Coushatta
(2018)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama
Jimmy goes to great lengths to right a wrong, as Kim pulls out all the stops for a case; Mike lets his team blow off steam; Nacho receives a visitor.
Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 12,297
8.5/10
37.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Episode:
Falling
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Camille crosses a line in her investigation, Richard asks Jackie for more information about Marian's death, while Adora insists on caring for an ailing Amma.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen
Votes: 3,774
8.5/10
38.
Bodyguard (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2018)
Not Rated | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A terrorist attack targets a public school, and an unhappy sniper opens up on Home Secretary Montague.
Director: Thomas Vincent | Stars: Richard Madden, Bella Padden, Matthew Stagg, Keeley Hawes
Votes: 4,944
8.5/10
39.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Vanishing Point
(2018)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The Man in Black confronts his troubled past; Charlotte forms a plan to kill all the hosts.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 11,252
8.5/10
40.
Attack on Titan (2013–2023)
Episode:
Sin
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While sins of the past reveal new truths, both sides prepare for the upcoming showdown before they run out of time.
Directors: Tetsurô Araki, Ryûta Kawahara, Masashi Koizuka | Stars: Yûki Kaji, Shiori Mikami, Yûsaku Yara, Yôko Hikasa
Votes: 21,049
8.5/10
41.
Tokyo Ghoul: re (2018)
Episode:
turn: In the End
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Takizawa continues his offensive against Haise on the main stage. Shirazu tries to get Saiko to help him subdue Nutcracker in the monitor room. Urie pursues Big Madam, and feels the effects of his increased Frame level.
Stars: Clifford Chapin, Leah Clark, Adam Gibbs, Jessie James Grelle
Votes: 407
8.5/10
42.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode:
Silence Lay Steadily
(2018)
TV-MA | 71 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The Red Room's contents are finally revealed as the Crains return to the house to confront old ghosts, unspeakable secrets and an insatiable evil.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser
Votes: 9,186
8.5/10
43.
Castlevania (2017–2021)
Episode:
Broken Mast
(2018)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Hector and Isaac take their first steps on divergent paths. Trevor and Sypha grow closer. Vampires can die too.
Director: Sam Deats | Stars: Richard Armitage, James Callis, Theo James, Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Votes: 1,873
8.5/10
44.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
The Dog Days Are Over
(2018)
TV-MA | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Diane divorces Mr. Peanutbutter and moves into a shabby studio. Feeling melancholy, she travels to Vietnam to get away from it all.
Director: Amy Winfrey | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 5,364
8.5/10
45.
Safe (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2018)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Tom begs for Sophie's help getting to Bobby. Before the night of the party, a cryptic entry in Rachel's diary sends Jenny on a quest for the truth.
Director: Daniel O'Hara | Stars: Amanda Abbington, Michael C. Hall, Georgia Rose, Joshua Riley
Votes: 1,172
8.5/10
46.
The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode:
Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent
(2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Janet and Jason go to a place with potentially lasting implications.
Director: Alan Yang | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 3,185
8.5/10
47.
Ozark (2017–2022)
Episode:
The Badger
(2018)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Marty finds a way around the Snells. Charlotte hires a lawyer. The Byrdes get a meeting with the gaming commission, whose approval comes with a big ask.
Director: Ben Semanoff | Stars: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner
Votes: 4,669
8.5/10
48.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
The Stopped Show
(2018)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.
Director: Anne Walker Farrell | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 4,462
8.5/10
49.
Tokyo Ghoul: re (2018)
Episode:
White darkness
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Ayato leads a raiding party on Cochlea to rescue Hinami, He is joined by Touka and Yomo. Haise tries to get Hinami to safety, but is confronted by Furuta. As the others flee through the basement, Haise confronts Arima.
Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa, Ayane Sakura, Natsumi Fujiwara
Votes: 329
8.5/10
50.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016–2018)
Episode:
A House Divided
(2018)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As Gunmar hunts for the key to free Morgana, Merlin ruthlessly manipulates Jim into making a dramatic and irrevocable choice for what he considers the greater good.
Director: Andrew L. Schmidt | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Emile Hirsch, Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano
Votes: 366
8.5/10
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