Best TV Episodes - Drama
by aazcue | created - 27 Nov 2018 | updated - 28 Mar 2023 | PublicThe best 100 TV episodes I have ever seen (Action, Drama) Min: 9,3 (5.000) 9,1 (20.000) 8,9 (80.000)
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1.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 214,995
2.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Battle of the Bastards
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 223,964
3.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Winds of Winter
(2016)
TV-MA | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Cersei and Loras Tyrell stand trial by the gods. Daenerys prepares to set sail for Westeros. Davos confronts Melisandre. Sam and Gilly arrive in the Citadel. Bran discovers a long-kept secret. Lord Frey has an uninvited guest.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington
Votes: 159,687
4.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Felina
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 139,157
5.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Rains of Castamere
(2013)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins for the wedding. Jon is put to the test to see where his loyalties truly lie. Bran's group decides to split up. Daenerys plans an invasion of Yunkai.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, Iain Glen
Votes: 117,584
6.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Face Off
(2011)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse is brought to the FBI for questioning on his knowledge of ricin. In a last effort to kill Gus, Walt must ask for help from an old enemy.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 74,511
7.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hardhome
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 108,150
8.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
Vichnaya Pamyat
(2019)
TV-MA | 72 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Valery, Boris and Ulana risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Douggie McMeekin, Jamie Sives, Michael Socha, Adam Nagaitis
Votes: 62,815
9.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
To'hajiilee
(2013)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse and Hank come up with an idea to take Walt down. Walt hires Todd's uncle to kill Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 54,763
10.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Spoils of War
(2017)
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Daenerys takes matters into her own hands. Arya reaches her destination. Jaime and Bronn collect the spoils from the war with the Tyrells.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 94,343
11.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Door
(2016)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 78,027
12.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Lion and the Rose
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Charles Dance
Votes: 60,636
13.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Mountain and the Viper
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Theon helps Ramsay seize Moat Cailin. The wildlings attack Mole's Town. Sansa comes up with a story to protect Lord Baelish. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Oberyn Martell faces Gregor Clegane, the Mountain.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 60,348
14.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 58,892
15.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
Episode:
Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Aang's moment of truth arrives. Can he defeat Ozai, the Phoenix King? Will he be forced to take a human life? All the characters face their greatest challenges.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos | Stars: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Michaela Jill Murphy
Votes: 16,573
16.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Granite State
(2013)
TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt struggles as he adapts to aspects of his new identity. Jesse plans an escape against Jack and his crew.
Director: Peter Gould | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 53,421
17.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Dead Freight
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine.
Director: George Mastras | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,482
18.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crawl Space
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Hank asks Walt to drive him to the laundry where the meth lab is hidden. Ted still won't pay the IRS so Skyler asks Saul for help, and Saul sends in his A-Team. Gus and Jesse return from Mexico, and Walt fears he is in trouble with Gus.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,729
19.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Blackwater
(2012)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Charles Dance, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 54,612
20.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
Please Remain Calm
(2019)
TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, History, Thriller
With untold millions at risk, Ulana makes a desperate attempt to reach Valery and warn him about the threat of a second explosion.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Emily Watson, Matthew Needham, Nadia Clifford, Rosie Sheehy
Votes: 52,243
21.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Watchers on the Wall
(2014)
R | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The battle between the Night's Watch and the wildlings has come.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Kit Harington, John Bradley, Hannah Murray, Rose Leslie
Votes: 53,122
22.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Children
(2014)
R | 65 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon makes an important decision. Daenerys experiences new consequences. Brienne and Podrick have an unexpected encounter. Bran achieves a goal, while Tyrion makes an important discovery.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 51,833
23.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Baelor
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 50,831
24.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Reichenbach Fall
(2012)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 40,585
25.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Confessions
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt makes his next move against Hank, putting Hank in a tough position. Hank confronts Jesse and attempts to turn him against Walt, and Jesse decides it's time to move on. Meanwhile, Todd has taken over the business.
Director: Michael Slovis | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 37,109
26.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Gliding Over All
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 36,039
27.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Full Measure
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse has disappeared and Walt is in big trouble with Gus. So Gus rehires Gale to learn from Walt's cooking so that they can dispose of Walt once and for all.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 36,767
28.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Salud
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,666
29.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
Episode:
Sozin's Comet, Part 3: Into the Inferno
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Zuko battles his sister with Katara's help for the right to be named Fire Lord. Elsewhere, Aang meets Ozai just as the comet arrives.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos | Stars: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Michaela Jill Murphy
Votes: 9,864
30.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
One Minute
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse ends up in the hospital after getting beaten up by Hank. Now he is threatening to press charges against the DEA. To stop him, Walt decides to bring Jesse on as his partner, once again.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 33,347
31.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Constant
(2008)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
During the helicopter ride to the ship, Desmond's consciousness begins jumping back and forth between present day 2004 and 1996. He is forced to find Daniel Faraday in 1996 in order to get answers and stop the jumps.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 14,959
32.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pine Barrens
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 15,645
33.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Through the Looking Glass: Part 1
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Jack and the survivors wait for Charlie to turn off The Others' signal-jamming device, not knowing that he has been captured at the Looking Glass station. The plan to blow up the group of Others who invade the camp fails.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 13,303
34.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
Open Wide, O Earth
(2019)
TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Valery creates a detailed plan to decontaminate Chernobyl; Lyudmilla ignores warnings about her firefighter husband's contamination.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Baltasar Breki Samper, Philip Barantini, Oscar Dyekjær Giese, Mark Lewis Jones
Votes: 48,901
35.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
And Now His Watch Is Ended
(2013)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jaime mopes over his lost hand. Cersei is growing uncomfortable with the Tyrells. The Night's Watch is growing impatient with Craster. Daenerys buys the Unsullied.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 42,281
36.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Endure and Survive
(2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While attempting to evade the rebels, Joel and Ellie cross paths with the most wanted man in Kansas City. Kathleen continues her hunt.
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Lamar Johnson, Melanie Lynskey
Votes: 78,230
37.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Dragon and the Wolf
(2017)
TV-MA | 80 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Everyone meets in King's Landing to discuss the fate of the realm. In Winterfell, Sansa confronts Arya. Sam reaches Winterfell, where he and Bran discover a shocking secret about Jon Snow.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 68,844
38.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Say My Name
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mike and Jesse are out. Now Walt has to handle things on his own. Hank finally finds a rat in Mike's gang.
Director: Thomas Schnauz | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 37,148
39.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Half Measures
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Against Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. Meanwhile a tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 32,505
40.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
End Times
(2011)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The DEA is putting Hank and his family in protective custody; however, Walt refuses and awaits his fate in his house. Meanwhile, Brock has fallen terribly ill and Jesse suspects Walt may be behind it.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 31,135
41.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
1:23:45
(2019)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control a catastrophic April 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear power plant.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Jared Harris, Michael Shaeffer, Jessie Buckley, Adam Nagaitis
Votes: 55,313
42.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Dance of Dragons
(2015)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and the wildlings return to Castle Black. Jaime meets with Doran Martell. Stannis makes a hard choice. Arya runs into Meryn Trant. Daenerys attends the grand reopening of the fighting pits.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 48,213
43.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
The Happiness of All Mankind
(2019)
TV-MA | 67 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Valery and Boris attempt to find solutions to removing the radioactive debris; Ulana attempts to find out the cause of the explosion.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: June Watson, Josef Altin, Jessie Buckley, Sergejus Ivanovas
Votes: 46,174
44.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Fire and Blood
(2011)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 44,363
45.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
A Scandal in Belgravia
(2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 41,567
46.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Long Term Parking
(2004)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 10,663
47.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Blue Comet
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
The allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test. A case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,459
48.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Blood Money
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt is out of the meth business and trying to move on with his life. Jesse tries to get rid of his money. Hank now knows that Walt is the famous Heisenberg.
Director: Bryan Cranston | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,459
49.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Ein unendlicher Kreis
(2019)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Armed with a plan to prevent the apocalypse, Jonas travels to 2019. During the Nielsens' anniversary party, Ulrich sneaks off with Hannah.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Louis Hofmann, Sebastian Rudolph, Maja Schöne, Lisa Vicari
Votes: 15,768
50.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
When You're Lost in the Darkness
(2023)
TV-MA | 81 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Twenty years after a fungal outbreak ravages the planet, survivors Joel and Tess are tasked with a mission that could change everything.
Director: Craig Mazin | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Nico Parker, John Hannah
Votes: 110,474
51.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
Tommy plans to execute the mission given to him by Campbell: the assassination of a high-ranking member of the military establishment.
Director: Colm McCarthy | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Charlotte Riley, Joe Cole, Harry Kirton
Votes: 14,431
52.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
When We Are in Need
(2023)
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Ellie crosses paths with a vengeful group of survivors - and draws the attention of its leader. A weakened Joel faces a new threat.
Director: Ali Abbasi | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Scott Shepherd, Troy Baker
Votes: 57,480
53.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Home
(2016)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. Tommen meets with Cersei. Tyrion makes a bold move. Theon leaves while at Pyke new issues arise. Ramsay's brother is born. Davos asks Melisandre for a miracle.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington
Votes: 50,667
54.
House of the Dragon (2022– )
Episode:
The Lord of the Tides
(2022)
TV-MA | 67 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.
Director: Geeta Vasant Patel | Stars: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy
Votes: 50,648
55.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2016)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow forces him to face his worst fears in a race against time.
Director: Tim Mielants | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Finn Cole, Joe Cole, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 12,611
56.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
Episode:
The Crossroads of Destiny
(2006)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The heroes work together to stop Azula's destructive plans; Zuko finds companionship in an unlikely source and learns the time has come to make an imperative choice about his future.
Director: Michael Dante DiMartino | Stars: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Michaela Jill Murphy
Votes: 7,047
57.
Band of Brothers (2001)
Episode:
Why We Fight
(2001)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, War
As the Allies move into Germany and the war comes closer to an end, disillusionment and anger set in for Easy Company - until they stumble onto a concentration camp abandoned by the German military.
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Doug Allen, Nicholas Aaron, Eion Bailey, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 10,977
58.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Valar Morghulis
(2012)
TV-MA | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley
Votes: 38,399
59.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crazy Handful of Nothin'
(2008)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With the side effects and cost of his treatment mounting, Walt demands that Jesse finds a wholesaler to buy their drugs - which lands him in trouble.
Director: Bronwen Hughes | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,122
60.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Enden und Anfänge
(2019)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On the day of the apocalypse, Clausen executes a search warrant at the power plant as Jonas and Claudia use the time machine to connect past and future.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Sandra Borgmann, Karoline Eichhorn, Carlotta von Falkenhayn, Stephan Kampwirth
Votes: 15,411
61.
Death Note (2006–2007)
Episode:
Chinmoku
(2007)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Crime, Drama
Light, his memory recovered, orders Misa to begin killing after Higuchi dies. The Shinigami Rem realizes that everything is going according to Light's plan, and that L will arrest Misa as Kira unless Rem acts quickly.
Directors: Tetsurô Araki, Mitsuyuki Masuhara | Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Aya Hirano
Votes: 8,821
62.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Grilled
(2009)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt's disappearance is met with investigation by both his wife and Hank, as Tuco Salamanca intends to leave town with his kidnapped cooks.
Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 30,797
63.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Die Reisenden
(2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jonas meets an ominous figure. While the kids comb the cave for answers, the adults gather in the bunker to share what they know about the travelers.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Louis Hofmann, Helena Pieske, Lisa Vicari, Sylvester Groth
Votes: 13,777
64.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Phoenix
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Skyler have a baby girl. Now that Jesse is hooked on heroin, Walt refuses to give him his money until he gets clean. Meanwhile, as an excuse for his money, Walt decides to donate the money to himself through his son's new website.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,786
65.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Infected
(2023)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After escaping the QZ, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie's fate while navigating the ruins of a long-abandoned Boston.
Director: Neil Druckmann | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Anna Torv, Christine Hakim
Votes: 101,513
66.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Sunset
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Heisenberg's organized and practical assistant Gale greatly aids his work in Gus's lab. Hank finally tracks the RV back to Jesse, as a concerned Walt finds any way to erase the evidence.
Director: John Shiban | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 27,206
67.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
Episode:
Zuko Alone
(2006)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As Zuko tries to make it by in exile without his uncle, he remembers how his father became Firelord and what happened to his mother.
Director: Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Dante Basco, Grey Griffin, Mako, Gary Anthony Sturgis
Votes: 7,470
68.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
Episode:
The Company
(2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
During the fight between Goliath and Bonnie Gold events escalate. Then Audrey Changretta appears at a funeral, waving a white flag. She proposes to declare the Vendetta between her family and the Shelbys settled. And she names her price.
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Tom Hardy
Votes: 12,206
69.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
Episode:
The Noose
(2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
It is Christmas and Tommy Shelby receives a letter that makes him realize that he and every member of the family are in danger. He knows that it is time for the family to bury their differences and face the enemy together.
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Joe Cole
Votes: 12,126
70.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
Episode:
Sozin's Comet, Part 2: The Old Masters
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Aang awakes on a mysterious island and confronts his past lives for advice on how to stop the Fire Lord without killing him. The rest of the group searches for Aang.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Michaela Jill Murphy
Votes: 6,531
71.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Castle
(2015)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In an attempt to stop the Kansas City mob, the police decide to use Ed and Peggy as bait. Hanzee betrays the Gerhardts and takes revenge.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart
Votes: 10,132
72.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Loplop
(2015)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Ed and Peggy hold Dodd hostage in a secluded cabin and try to strike up a deal with the Gerhardts, while Hanzee attempts to hunt them down.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Ted Danson
Votes: 10,000
73.
House of the Dragon (2022– )
Episode:
The Black Queen
(2022)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint
Votes: 37,504
74.
Band of Brothers (2001)
Episode:
The Breaking Point
(2001)
TV-MA | 69 min | Drama, History, War
Easy Company remains in the Ardennes Forest preparing for an inevitable attack on German forces in the town of Foy. However, morale is low due to cold weather, constant shelling, poor leadership, and numerous casualties.
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Nicholas Aaron, Kirk Acevedo, Doug Allen, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 9,805
75.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Funhouse
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Tony gets sick from food poisoning and blames Artie's restaurant. Pussy, meanwhile, reaches the end of the line.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,795
76.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After discovering a sailboat just offshore containing Desmond, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others". Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button".
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox
Votes: 8,422
77.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
His Last Vow
(2014)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against Charles Augustus Magnussen, media tycoon and a notorious blackmailer.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 31,860
78.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Crocodile's Dilemma
(2014)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 16,589
79.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Live Free or Die
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Now that Gus is dead, Walt, Jesse, and Mike work to cover their tracks. Skyler panics when Ted Beneke wakes up.
Director: Michael Slovis | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 32,405
80.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Buried
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Hank is determined to bring down Walt. Walt scrambles to hide evidence before Hank gets to it, and Skyler tries to stop Hank and Marie from taking away the kids.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 30,739
81.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Better Call Saul
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Badger is caught by the DEA. Walt and Jesse hire the best criminal lawyer in town, Saul Goodman.
Director: Terry McDonough | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 30,333
82.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Box Cutter
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse are held captive by Gus, after Gale's death. Meanwhile, Skyler tries to find out what happened to Walt.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 29,045
83.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
ABQ
(2009)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. She leaves with the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse blames himself for Jane's death and goes into rehab.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,252
84.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Queen's Justice
(2017)
TV-MA | 63 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and Daenerys finally meet. Cersei gains a new ally. Sansa receives an unexpected visitor. Sam is confronted for his actions.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 50,298
85.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Hermanos
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Hank produces evidence that Gus is Albuquerque's crystal meth kingpin, Walt worries that he and Jesse will be killed to protect their boss.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 27,451
86.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Lonely Souls
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cooper and the One-Armed Man inspect guests at the Great Northern. Hawk finds Harold Smith dead - with a mysterious suicide note and the diary torn to shreds. Leo speaks to Bobby about "new shoes."
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 6,430
87.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Mother's Mercy
(2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stannis arrives at Winterfell. Tyrion runs Meereen as Daario and Jorah go after Daenerys. Jaime and Myrcella leave Dorne. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. Cersei confesses her sins.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 47,001
88.
House of the Dragon (2022– )
Episode:
Driftmark
(2022)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy
Votes: 46,594
89.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Buridan's Ass
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,640
90.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Morton's Fork
(2014)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,431
91.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 10,781
92.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
You Win or You Die
(2011)
TV-MA | 58 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 38,607
93.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
A Golden Crown
(2011)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Michelle Fairley, Lena Headey
Votes: 38,134
94.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Beyond the Wall
(2017)
TV-MA | 70 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and his team go beyond the wall to capture a wight. Daenerys has to make a tough decision.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 68,786
95.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Knight in White Satin Armor
(2000)
TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama
Richie and Janice get engaged, but Richie's violent temper finally takes him too far. Tony, meanwhile, breaks up with Irina, much to her dismay.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,949
96.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Rabid Dog
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt discovers Jesse broke into his house and attempted to burn it down. Walt wants to protect his family so he moves them into a hotel for a few nights. Jesse makes plans to take down Walt.
Director: Sam Catlin | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 32,097
97.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Lying Detective
(2017)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith - a man with a very dark secret indeed.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 28,794
98.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whoever Did This
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 8,430
99.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
4 Days Out
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse become stranded out in the middle of the desert after cooking more crystal.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,859
100.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Vom Suchen und Finden
(2019)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In 1987, Ulrich seizes an opportunity. The kids return to the cave with the time machine, and Jonas learns of a loophole that could change the future.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Lisa Vicari, Andreas Pietschmann, Louis Hofmann, Dietrich Hollinderbäumer
Votes: 12,586
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