The 25 Best TV Episodes of 2017
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1.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Book of Nora
(2017)
TV-MA | 72 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Nora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker's machine. What are the consequences?
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka
Votes: 8,401
2.
The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )
Episode:
Late
(2017)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
June visits Janine and her baby with Serena and remembers the early days of the revolution, before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
Director: Reed Morano | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel, Madeline Brewer
Votes: 5,647
3.
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: 94,406
4.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Chicanery
(2017)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Kim and Jimmy face off with Chuck and Howard at the New Mexico Bar Association hearing.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 27,800
5.
Feud (2017–2024)
Episode:
And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)
(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Biography, Drama
The fallout from the Oscar nominations leads to underhanded tactics from Joan, while Bette relishes the opportunity to break a record.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon, Judy Davis, Jackie Hoffman
Votes: 1,491
6.
Legion (2017–2019)
Episode:
Chapter 7
(2017)
TV-MA | 46 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
David tries to find a way out of his predicament.
Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin
Votes: 4,824
7.
Big Little Lies (2017–2019)
Episode:
You Get What You Need
(2017)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Celeste makes a bold move; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns who's really been hurting Amabella.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård
Votes: 8,248
8.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
Time's Arrow
(2017)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
In 1963, young socialite Beatrice Sugarman meets the rebellious Butterscotch Horseman at her debutante party.
Director: Aaron Long | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 13,621
9.
Master of None (2015–2021)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2017)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, Drama
Over a series of Thanksgivings from the '90s to the present, Denise settles into her sexuality and faces the challenge of coming out to her family.
Director: Melina Matsoukas | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Lena Waithe, Angela Bassett, Kym Whitley
Votes: 3,000
10.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Most Powerful Man in the World (and His Identical Twin Brother)
(2017)
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
On a mission of mercy, Kevin assumes an alternate identity.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 6,539
11.
Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode:
To Right the Wrongs of Many
(2017)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Now in labor, Helena is forced to hunker down in the basement of Old Dyad for the delivery. It's a cage match for survival as Sarah and Art struggle to protect her in a desperate last stand against Neolution.
Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard, Kristian Bruun
Votes: 1,461
12.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)
Episode:
Josh's Ex-Girlfriend Is Crazy.
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Musical
Rebecca takes her quest for revenge to the next level as her friends unite to try and help her.
Director: Joseph Kahn | Stars: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner
Votes: 478
13.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Who Rules the Land of Denial?
(2017)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Nikki struggles to survive; Emmit gets spooked; Sy joins Varga for tea.
Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Goran Bogdan
Votes: 6,283
14.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
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(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Elliot tries to piece everything together and stop Stage 2 as chaos quickly unfolds at E Corp; Angela tries to do a job intended for Elliot while avoiding imminent threats; Darlene brings Elliot up to speed and tells him the truth.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 13,488
15.
American Gods (2017–2021)
Episode:
Head Full of Snow
(2017)
TV-MA | 61 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank; Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room.
Director: David Slade | Stars: Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley
Votes: 3,627
16.
The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode:
Dance Dance Resolution
(2017)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Michael continues working out the kinks in his plan and Eleanor discovers a secret.
Director: Drew Goddard | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 3,211
17.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Dear Mrs. Kennedy
(2017)
TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History
Inspired by Jackie Kennedy and against her government's wishes, Elizabeth takes an unconventional approach to resolving an issue in Ghana.
Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Kirby
Votes: 5,744
18.
The Americans (2013–2018)
Episode:
Dyatkovo
(2017)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A surprise assignment from the Centre divides Philip and Elizabeth, forcing them into a moment of profound crisis. Stan gives Henry a tour of the FBI -- but will he see too much?
Director: Steph Green | Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Brandon J. Dirden, Costa Ronin
Votes: 1,437
19.
The Good Fight (2017–2022)
Episode:
Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama
The firm defends a TV writer who released an episode of a TV show, even though the network postponed airing it several times, ultimately benching the writers episode. Elsbeth returns to help the firm when Kresteva tries to attack the firm.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Christine Baranski, Rose Leslie, Erica Tazel, Sarah Steele
Votes: 773
20.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
The Ricklantis Mixup
(2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Whilst Rick and Morty go off to adventure in Atlantis, we take a look at how the Citadel has rebuilt itself since both Rick and Morty visited.
Directors: Dominic Polcino, Wesley Archer, Nathan Litz | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 36,133
21.
Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)
Episode:
Context Is for Kings
(2017)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Burnham finds herself aboard the U.S.S. Discovery, where she quickly realizes things are not as they seem, including the mysterious Captain Gabriel Lorca.
Director: Akiva Goldsman | Stars: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp
Votes: 6,771
22.
Outlander (2014– )
Episode:
Surrender
(2017)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Hiding in an isolated cave, Jamie leads a lonely life until Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats pursuing the elusive Jacobite traitor known as "Red Jamie." Back in Boston, Claire and Frank... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Laura Donnelly
Votes: 3,656
23.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Episode:
Kimmy's Roommate Lemonades!
(2017)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
Titus unleashes his inner Beyoncé when he suspects Mikey of cheating. Kimmy checks out colleges, and Jacqueline and Lillian clash over city politics.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski
Votes: 893
24.
American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode:
11/9
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Kai begins recruiting members for his cult; Beverly struggles to stay ahead of a young reporter willing to do anything to become anchor.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Billie Lourd
Votes: 3,239
25.
GLOW (2017–2019)
Episode:
Live Studio Audience
(2017)
TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
GLOW hosts its first live show at the gym, but things go out of hand when Carmen suffers from stage fright and the booked tag team match between Cherry and Tammé and Dawn and Stacy is given an unexpected twist.
Director: Jesse Peretz | Stars: Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young
Votes: 1,286
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