2016s Best Television Episodes

As Mike's case goes to the jury, he becomes distracted by a new case. Jessica and Harvey develop a new strategy to keep Mike in the clear, which sends Louis over the edge with his partners.

Director: Roger Kumble | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 4,289

Rating: 9.7

4. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Winds of Winter (2016)

TV-MA | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

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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: 159,806

Rating: 9.7

5. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: The Day Will Come When You Won't Be (2016)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

9.2

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Having been brutally overpowered by Negan and his Saviors, Rick and the group kneel helplessly as they suffer heavy losses that will haunt them forever.

Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 44,788

Rating: 9.6

6. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: P.S.L. (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

9.5

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Even with Mike now out of prison, the partners face a crisis that could be a death blow to the firm. Rachel and Jessica call a trick play in the Leonard Bailey trial. Louis contemplates his next move with Tara after another bombshell.

Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 4,424

Rating: 9.6

7. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: No Way Out (2016)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

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Daryl, Abraham and Sasha face-off against the Saviors. Back at Alexandria, Rick and his group make their way through the herd.

Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 32,648

Rating: 9.5

8. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: Seven Minutes in Heaven (2016)

TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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Castle gets an offer he can't refuse. Foggy and Murdock question the future of their firm, but Karen won't give up so easily.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal

Votes: 10,738

Rating: 9.5

9. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: 25th Hour (2016)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

9.3

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Mike takes a deal, but he has big plans for Rachel before he goes to prison. Harvey goes to the jury foreman to find out if Mike made the right choice. Robert Zane uses the deal as leverage to try to blow up Pearson Specter Litt.

Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 4,102

Rating: 9.5

10. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Book of the Stranger (2016)

TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

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Sansa arrives at Castle Black. Tyrion makes a deal with the slave masters. Jorah and Daario sneak into Vaes Dothrak. Ramsay sends a letter to Jon. Theon arrives at Pyke. Cersei and Olenna Tyrell plot against the High Sparrow.

Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 40,444

Rating: 9.4

11. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: Not Tomorrow Yet (2016)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

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Rick leads a surprise attack against the Saviors with the joint forces of Alexandria and the Hilltop. As two group members end up captured, Tara and Heath leave on a two-week supply run.

Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 14,138

Rating: 9.4

12. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Home (2016)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

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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: 50,696

Rating: 9.4

13. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Door (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

9.7

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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: 78,084

Rating: 9.4

14. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Blowback (2016)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

9.2

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Mike is arrested for fraud and is offered a deal if he gives up Harvey. Rachel is in a tough spot after her father finds out. Harvey is forced to represent Mike but keep up appearances that he has resigned to appease Charles Forstman.

Director: Cherie Nowlan | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 3,446

Rating: 9.4

15. Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode: Playtest (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

8.1

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An American traveler short on cash signs up to test a revolutionary new gaming system, but soon can't tell where the hot game ends and reality begins.

Director: Dan Trachtenberg | Stars: Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Wunmi Mosaku, Ken Yamamura

Votes: 53,609

Rating: 9.3

16. Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode: eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme (2016)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

9.2

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Mr. Robot and Elliot try to keep the peace. Fsociety releases a video honoring Uncle Sam. Darlene acts upon an old desire.

Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer

Votes: 9,089

Rating: 9.3

17. Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode: Trompe L'Oeil (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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Dolores, William and Lawrence journey into treacherous terrain; Maeve presents her demand; Bernard considers his next move.

Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden

Votes: 21,486

Rating: 9.3

18. Billions (2016–2023)
Episode: The Conversation (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama

9.1

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As Lara plans for the family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info that could land him in prison. A defiant Wendy threatens to expose Chuck, who goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.

Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman

Votes: 2,071

Rating: 9.3

19. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: The Hand That Feeds You (2016)

TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama

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New developments threaten the deals to get both Mike and Frank Gallo out of prison, forcing Mike and Harvey to improvise. Rachel disagrees with Jessica's strategy in the Leonard Bailey case. Louis gets another round of bad news from Tara.

Director: Roger Kumble | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 2,774

Rating: 9.3

20. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: Last Day on Earth (2016)

TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

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Morgan continues his search for Carol. Meanwhile, Rick and the group travel to the Hilltop with an ailing Maggie, leading to a daunting and life-changing confrontation.

Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan

Votes: 33,894

Rating: 9.2

21. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Four: The Body (2016)

TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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Refusing to believe Will is dead, Joyce tries to connect with her son. The boys give Eleven a makeover. Jonathan and Nancy form an unlikely alliance.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown

Votes: 23,517

Rating: 9.1

22. Narcos (2015–2017)
Episode: Al Fin Cayó! (2016)

TV-MA | 53 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

9.4

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Javier deals with the repercussions from Judy's interview. Tata tries to convince Pablo to surrender for the sake of his children.

Director: Andrés Baiz | Stars: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Damián Alcázar

Votes: 7,888

Rating: 9.1

23. Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode: The Well-Tempered Clavier (2016)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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Dolores and Bernard reconnect with their pasts; Maeve makes a bold proposition to Hector; Teddy finds enlightenment, at a price.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden

Votes: 19,715

Rating: 9.1

24. 11.22.63 (2016)
Episode: The Day in Question (2016)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

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The past makes every effort to prevent Jake from altering the events of November 22, 1963, and saving the President, with his own life hanging in the balance.

Director: James Strong | Stars: James Franco, Sarah Gadon, Cherry Jones, George MacKay

Votes: 4,848

Rating: 9.1

25. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: New York's Finest (2016)

TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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Trapped face-to-face with the Punisher, Daredevil wrestles with the morality of vigilante justice. Meanwhile, Foggy and Karen work to save the firm.

Director: Marc Jobst | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal

Votes: 12,739

Rating: 9.1

26. Narcos (2015–2017)
Episode: The Good, the Bad, and the Dead (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

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The Cali cartel discusses moving in on Pablo's territory. Limón proposes a plan to Maritza. Tata gets a gun for protection.

Director: Andrés Baiz | Stars: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Damián Alcázar

Votes: 6,608

Rating: 9.1

27. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: A Cold Day in Hell's Kitchen (2016)

TV-MA | 58 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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In the season finale, Daredevil is backed into the ultimate showdown for his own life - and the future of Hell's Kitchen.

Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal

Votes: 10,225

Rating: 9.1

28. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode: Hearts Still Beating (2016)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

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Negan's unwelcome visit to Alexandria continues as other members scavenge for supplies; things quickly spin out of control.

Director: Michael E. Satrazemis | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs

Votes: 14,516

Rating: 9.0

29. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Blood of My Blood (2016)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

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Bran and Meera find a new ally. Gilly meets Sam's family. Arya makes a difficult choice. The Lannisters and Tyrells march against the High Sparrow.

Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Natalie Dormer

Votes: 37,236

Rating: 9.0

30. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)
Episode: Wrath (2016)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Travis is blindsided by new refugees at the hotel. Meanwhile, Nick must make the decision to leave the Colonia or stay with Luciana.

Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey

Votes: 4,460

Rating: 9.0

31. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Red Woman (2016)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

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The fate of Jon Snow is revealed. Daenerys is brought before Khal Moro. Tyrion gets used to living in Meereen. Ramsay sends his dogs after Theon and Sansa. Ellaria and the Sand Snakes make their move. Cersei mourns for Myrcella.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 43,494

Rating: 9.0