The Best TV Episodes of All Time for Me
by zarif_mental | created - 27 Nov 2012 | updated - 04 Feb 2015 | PublicIt is a list to note down my favourite and (according to me) best tv episodes of all time in an order of liking....there are no restrictions to the amount of episodes a show can have but I'll try to maintain a healthy balance! Feedback is appreciated and just to clarify these are the best episodes only according to me! I do not wish to convey that any one else is wrong in their choice of best episodes,this list is just to express my favourite ones! If any episode has Part I or II listed,I wish to state here that both Parts of the Episode are counted in that position. This list shall evolve constantly as I watch more episodes of shows that deserve to be here. - Zarif
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1.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Contest
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
George's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 9,200
Quite Possibly the MOST Risky Network Episode of Its Time...but also One of the Best Episodes of All Time,Period. Seinfeld is a Television Phenomenon and the Show is at its 'Sponge-Worthy' Best in 'The Contest'. The Episode Dealt with the Taboo Subject Matter of Masturbation without Even Mentioning the Word Directly but Still kept the Proceedings Obvious for the Viewer and in that Lies the Truly CLASSIC Nature of this Episode! Also the 100th Entrance of Kramer Into Jerry's Apartment and Quite Possibly the Best One of All - "I'm Out!"
2.
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: 215,319
3.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Prom Video
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Monica struggles to tell her parents she is unemployed. Joey gives Chandler a hideous bracelet. The gang watch a video from Monica and Rachel's prom.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 8,775
4.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Suitcase
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 6,435
5.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Embryos
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Phoebe's uterus is examined for implantation of the embryos. Meanwhile, a seemingly harmless game between Chandler and Joey against Monica and Rachel escalates into a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 9,562
6.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Development Arrested
(2006)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
After returning home from Iraq, George Sr. is finally cleared of all charges, and Michael is relieved to be the head of a successful company for a change. The real brains behind the madness... See full summary »
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,011
7.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Remedial Chaos Theory
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
At Abed and Troy's housewarming party, Jeff decides to let the decision on who gets the pizza rest on the roll of the dice, leaving Abed to contemplate six alternate realities.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 13,737
8.
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: 15,683
9.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Bad Blood
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scully and Mulder each recount their version of events that led Mulder to drive a stake through the heart of a Texas teenager he claims was a vampire.
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Luke Wilson
Votes: 6,730
10.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
College
(1999)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
While visiting colleges with Meadow, Tony spots a snitch. Carmela, meanwhile, discovers something about Dr. Melfi.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 10,521
11.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Pilot: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Forty-eight survivors of an airline flight originating from Australia, bound for the U.S., which crash-lands onto an unknown island 1000 miles off course, struggle to figure out a way to survive while trying to find a way to be rescued.
Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O'Quinn, Naveen Andrews
Votes: 12,756
12.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose
(1995)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A grumpy old man with psychic powers that show him how someone will die assists the agents with the hunt for a crazed killer who targets psychics. He also cryptically reveals to Mulder and Scully their own ultimate fates.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Boyle, Stuart Charno
Votes: 7,419
13.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Northwest Passage
(1989)
Unrated | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 16,859
14.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Home
(1996)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The remains of a murdered deformed infant lead the agents to a family of murderous, inbred, animal-like brothers living on a secluded farm in a remote section of Pennsylvania.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Tucker Smallwood, Chris Nelson Norris
Votes: 6,620
15.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Outing
(1993)
PG | 22 min | Comedy
A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 6,727
16.
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: 33,394
17.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Mizumono
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Jack devises a plan to apprehend Hannibal, while Hannibal prepares for his departure. Will makes his decision, and it results in devastating consequences.
Director: David Slade | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 21,511
18.
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: 54,675
19.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Blink
(2007)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Sally Sparrow receives a cryptic message from the Doctor about a mysterious new enemy species that is after the TARDIS.
Director: Hettie Macdonald | Stars: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, Carey Mulligan, Lucy Gaskell
Votes: 23,908
20.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Ski Lodge
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Roz wins a weekend at a ski lodge, and trades it to Frasier. Daphne invites along her friend Annie, a swimsuit model. Frasier is taken with her, but she is interested in Niles.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 2,146
21.
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: 117,716
22.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Shut the Door. Have a Seat
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 5,102
23.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
The Son
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport
Just as the East Dillon Lions start to perform as a team, the town of Dillon is rocked with the news of the death of Matt's dad. Coach & Mrs Taylor and Julie all do their part to help Matt ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons
Votes: 1,053
24.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Casino Night
(2006)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
The Dunder Mifflin crew holds a casino party at the warehouse and Michael has two dates.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 9,595
25.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Nixon vs. Kennedy
(2007)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama
Election night arrives and the staff of Sterling Cooper has a party while watching the returns. The election is close and it's obviously going to be a long night. Now a senior partner in ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,696
26.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
Pilot
(2006)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport
New head coach Eric Taylor finds his every move scrutinized as he takes over leadership of Texas's No. 1 high school football team.
Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford
Votes: 1,428
27.
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: 32,554
28.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
My Coffee with Niles
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier and Niles spend the entire episode in conversation at Cafe Nervosa.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,356
29.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
Always
(2011)
TV-14 | 61 min | Drama, Sport
With the decision to close the East Dillon Football program speculation runs wild on two fronts. Will the Lions be able to win State and go out in a blaze of glory; and will Coach Taylor ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Waxman | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan
Votes: 1,248
30.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Meat the Veals
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Michael thinks George-Michael has set the bar too low with his dating standards, so he sets up a meeting between Ann's ultra-conservative parents and his family, hoping that would break ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,744
31.
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: 6,444
32.
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: 139,336
33.
Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode:
Chapter Twenty 'Five Years Gone'
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Hiro and Ando find themselves five years after the destruction of New York. People with extraordinary abilities are labeled as terrorists and Sylar, who has assumed the form of Nathan, is the President.
Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, Masi Oka
Votes: 2,857
34.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
The bosses come in from London to reorganize Sterling Cooper, but a key player's career is sidetracked by a freak accident. Meanwhile, as Joan prepares to leave her job, her husband gives her some bad news.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,321
35.
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: 40,802
36.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Arbitrary Law
(1990)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Albert returns to examine Maddy. Cooper asks for 24 hours to finish his case. James and Donna reaffirm their love. Andy accidentally leads Donna and Cooper back to Mrs. Tremond's house.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 5,602
37.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Pilot
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
In 1968, friends Kevin Arnold, Paul Pfeiffer, and Winnie Cooper attend the newly renamed Robert F Kennedy Junior High for the first time.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 826
38.
Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode:
Chapter Seventeen 'Company Man'
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers, and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage -- leading to a tragic, explosive showdown.
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Hayden Panettiere, Eric Roberts
Votes: 2,564
39.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Pier Pressure
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Buster asks George-Michael to buy him marijuana to treat Lucille Austero's vertigo, Michael stages a phony bust to teach George-Michael a lesson.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,592
40.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Morning After
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross is guilt-ridden after sleeping with Chloe and desperately tries to stop Rachel from finding out and when she does, the rest of the gang listen to them argue and end up trapped in Monica's room for the rest of the night.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,686
41.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Pilot
(2001)
M | 63 min | Comedy, Drama
When the funeral director is killed in an accident, the family comes together to mourn and decide the fate of the funeral home.
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 4,047
42.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Doll
(2001)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry's attendance at a screening results in chaos; an unlockable bathroom door causes trouble.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 3,233
43.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Everybody Finds Out
(1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler, she and Rachel attempt to get them to confess their relationship.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 13,146
44.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Good Grief!
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
George is declared dead in Mexico and the Bluth family holds a wake for their dead family member. Meanwhile, George isn't dead and has returned to the USA, only to be found by a newly dumped George Michael.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,885
45.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Modern Warfare
(2010)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
Greendale Community College is transformed into an apocalyptic war zone when the dean promises the winner of a paintball competition priority registration, and it could fan the flames of sexual tension between Jeff and Britta.
Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 14,241
46.
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: 74,635
47.
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: 40,618
48.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Yakimono
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Will is released from Chilton's Asylum, while the discovery of Miriam Lass gives Jack new hope in finding the Chesapeake Ripper.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 6,301
49.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Two Mrs. Cranes
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Daphne's ex-fiancé Clive visits her in Seattle to declare that he still loves her. Rather than tell him she can't see a future for them, she pretends to be married to Niles.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,591
50.
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: 40,567
51.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Jellyfish
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross chooses between Rachel and his bald-headed girlfriend Bonnie; Joey, Chandler, and Monica have a perilous encounter with a jellyfish at the beach.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,507
52.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Dual Spires
(2010)
TV-PG | 55 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Shawn and Gus receive a mysterious email inviting them to the Cinnamon Festival in Dual Spires, a quirky town that's nearly invisible on a map, in this homage to Twin Peaks.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 2,341
53.
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: 54,847
54.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Ross's Wedding: Part 2
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross she still loves him. Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding. Monica and Chandler sleep together. The wedding ends with a gaffe.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,672
55.
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: 50,894
56.
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: 36,832
57.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Q&A
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brody finds himself prisoner again, but this time it's on American soil. Meanwhile, Carrie is forced to play second fiddle after her rash judgment call at the hotel as Estes is busy keeping Jessica off their trail.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,918
58.
The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Best Chrismukkah Ever
(2003)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Ryan is introduced to a Cohen family tradition as unpleasant memories of the holidays back home resurface. Marissa sinks deeper into depression.
Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton
Votes: 755
59.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Screwup
(2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Jack's first birthday, so Jordan's siblings Dani and Ben are in town. Dr. Cox tells J.D. to leave a patient for half an hour and check up on Ben's leukemia, but when a patient dies, Dr... See full summary »
Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn
Votes: 6,028
60.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
State
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport
The Panthers gear up for the state championship, as the rumor about Coach Taylor spreads. Meanwhile, Tami receives some news.
Director: Jeffrey Reiner | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford
Votes: 824
61.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Other Woman
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Peter asks Joan to make an unspeakable sacrifice to help secure the Jaguar account, Peggy prepares to make a drastic move in response to Don's treatment, and Megan's acting career begins to create tension with her and Don.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,581
62.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Fly
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
There is a fly loose in the lab. Walt and Jesse must do whatever they can to kill it before it contaminates the meth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 41,817
63.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Gypsy and the Hobo
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
An old flame and potential client reenters Roger Sterling's life, Joan's husband searches for a new job, and Don finally comes clean to Betty about his true identity.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,272
64.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Getaway
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach. Season Finale.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 15,749
65.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Rumor
(2001)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Monica invites Will, an old school friend of her and Ross over for Thanksgiving dinner, unaware he isn't too fond of Rachel.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 8,042
66.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror V
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The family's job at Mr. Burns' country estate goes awry when Homer goes mad; Homer's attempt to repair a toaster results in inadvertent time travel; The school staff turn cannibalistic.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,243
67.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Matchmaker
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Frasier's plan to "fix up" Daphne with his new boss goes awry when Frasier learns his secret.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,827
68.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Parking Garage
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The four friends go shopping at the mall and get lost for hours in the parking garage when they forget where they parked their car.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 5,672
69.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Days Gone Bye
(2010)
TV-14 | 67 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes awakens from a coma, and searches for his family in a world ravaged by the undead.
Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden
Votes: 29,923
70.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with All the Thanksgivings
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang remember and share with each other their worst Thanksgivings.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,615
71.
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: 37,214
72.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Soup Nazi
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
A soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure, but his soup is so good that people line up down the block for it anyway.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 7,326
73.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Beloved Aunt
(2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
When Cheryl's aunt dies, the family asks Larry to write the obituary. But when it gets printed in the newspaper, an unfortunate typo lands Larry in the hot seat.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Craig Anton
Votes: 2,586
74.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Goodbye, Michael
(2011)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy
As the office gets ready for Michael's final day at Dunder Mifflin, Michael doesn't tell anyone that he's leaving a day early. Meanwhile, Deangelo accompanies a nervous Andy on a visit to one of Michael's old clients.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 18,387
75.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
A, My Name Is Alex
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex's friend dies in an accident. As the family grieves, Alex tries to mask his pain, but he can't hide his sadness and other emotions forever.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 354
76.
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: 36,100
77.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Tome-wan
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
During a therapy session, Will shares a vision of how he would kill Hannibal. Meanwhile, an increasingly impatient Jack brings in a surprise witness to help Will catch Hannibal.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 6,494
78.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Shrink Wrap
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,267
79.
Smallville (2001–2017)
Episode:
Finale
(2011)
TV-14 | 84 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The story of Clark Kent culminates in this two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel.
Directors: Greg Beeman, Kevin Fair | Stars: Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley
Votes: 2,654
80.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
Underdogs
(2009)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport
The Taylors are faced with a decision that could end what is already a fragile friendship with the McCoys. Lyla informs her father of her alternate decision after her chances of attending ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Reiner | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly
Votes: 566
81.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Savoureux
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Following his strange trip to Minnesota, Graham is taken into custody by Crawford for the probable murder of Abigail Hobbs. They find her severed ear in his kitchen sink and her blood under... See full summary »
Director: David Slade | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park
Votes: 7,285
82.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Baggage
(2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ray and Debra have a three-week-fight over who's going to put the suitcase away.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 566
83.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas Eve - and the one year anniversary of Nate and Brenda's meeting and Nathaniel Fisher's death - is approaching, and this year, the Fishers are requested by bikers to allow the ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,171
84.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Takiawase
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The FBI is called in when a dead body is discovered, the skull converted into a beehive. Meanwhile Beverly Katz finds a clue about the mural killer that sends her down a deadly path.
Director: David Semel | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park
Votes: 6,535
85.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Proposal: Part 2
(2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Chandler continues to pretend to hate the idea of marriage, unaware Richard wants Monica back. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe discuss their 'back-up' plans.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,725
86.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Special Section
(2002)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry works in New York and returns to learn his mother died and was buried in an area for criminals because she had a tattoo. He plots to get his mother moved out of the "special section" and he uses the loss to decline unwanted invites.
Director: Bryan Gordon | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 1,880
87.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Dinner Party
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael invites Jim and Pam and Andy and Angela to a couples-only dinner party, where they witness Michael and Jan's extremely dysfunctional home life. Dwight finds a way to invite himself, too.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 12,154
88.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
The Last Time
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Aaron Buchbinder passes away painfully shortly after Nate arrives to visit (after he argues with Ruth about her visiting and photographing his daughter Maya). Kroehner's last act against ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,173
89.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
The Dundies
(2005)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Very much unlike his staff, an overeager Michael can't wait for this year's annual Dundies awards.
Director: Greg Daniels | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 9,068
90.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
My Father's Office
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After Kevin asks his Dad about what he does at work, Mr. Arnold brings his son to work at NORCOM and shows him around.
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 576
91.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Peekaboo
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After Skinny Pete gets ripped off, Walt makes Jesse go get the money. Meanwhile, Walt's cover story on how Elliott and Gretchen are paying for his medical treatment is on the verge of collapsing.
Director: Peter Medak | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 27,717
92.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Chinese Restaurant
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Jerry, Elaine and George stop for a quick Chinese dinner before seeing "Plan 9 From Outer Space," but circumstances at the eatery make them miss the movie.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 5,536
93.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Squeeze
(1993)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder and Scully search for a humanoid killer whose savage murder spree reoccurs every 30 years.
Director: Harry Longstreet | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Doug Hutchison, Donal Logue
Votes: 8,456
94.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Krazee-Eyez Killa
(2002)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Wanda's new boyfriend, rapper Krazee-Eyez Killa, tells Larry a sordid secret. He also gives him a replacement jacket needed for a scene in a new Scorcese film. Meanwhile, Larry offends Susie by not taking the tour of her new house.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 2,368
95.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Great Game
(2010)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mycroft needs Sherlock's help, but a remorseless criminal mastermind puts Sherlock on a distracting crime-solving spree via a series of hostage human bombs through which he speaks.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, Una Stubbs
Votes: 29,439
96.
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: 42,325
97.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Take It!
(2010)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While attending a self-help seminar, Dexter and Lumen stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case, forcing Batista to make a difficult decision.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,690
98.
Extras (2005–2007)
Episode:
Patrick Stewart
(2005)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
As Andy's useless agent still hasn't managed to get him any work, he takes it upon himself to get his sitcom script read by somebody. He manages to get it to Patrick Stewart, who passes it ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Pye
Votes: 1,173
99.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Flu Season
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Leslie gets the flu right before an important fund-raising pitch for the Harvest Festival, Chris tries frantically to avoid catching the bug, and Ron hires Andy to replace April while she is out.
Director: Wendey Stanzler | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 3,328
100.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Real Thing: Part 2
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex is an emotional wreck, still with boring Tricia - who he doesn't care for - after kissing her intriguing roommate Ellen, who turned back to accept her Dennis' proposal to a sudden ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 189
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