Best Season Finales
by iwantmycookies | created - 13 Aug 2015 | updated - 11 months ago | PublicHere is a list of my favourite season finales which I've given 9.5 or higher to. Best to worst order.
6 episodes - Lost
4 episodes - Breaking Bad, The Wire
3 episodes - Dexter, Game of Thrones, Hannibal, Justified, Spartacus, The Leftovers, The Sopranos, Succession
2 episodes - Arrow, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Community, Dark, Deadwood, Friday Night Lights, Nathan for You, Person of Interest, Six Feet Under, Sons of Anarchy, The Shield, Westworld
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1.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Everyone's Waiting
(2005)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Drama
Nate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 12,277
10/10
Season 5
2.
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: 21,502
Season 2
3.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Victory
(2013)
TV-MA | 58 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans led by Marcus Crassus.
Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare, Daniel Feuerriegel
Votes: 8,384
Season 3
4.
The Shield (2002–2008)
Episode:
Family Meeting
(2008)
TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As Vic hopes his immunity deal will help keep his family together, and Shane takes extreme measures to keep his pregnant wife from being charged with murder, Dutch finds he's a suspect in ... See full summary »
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins
Votes: 3,949
Season 7
5.
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: 74,588
Season 4
6.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Final Grades
(2006)
TV-MA | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the Season Four finale, the bodies from the vacants pile up while Burrell offers his support to Daniels and admonishes Rawls for crossing him. A distraught Bubbles finds himself at his wit's end after his revenge plan backfires.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,031
Season 4
7.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
Hello, Elliot
(2019)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Elliot gets to Coney Island, and the delusion begins to slip. Mr. Robot reveals the truth.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 21,359
Season 4
8.
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: 13,327
Season 3
9.
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: 8,392
Season 3
10.
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: 159,755
Season 6
11.
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: 40,606
Season 2
12.
The Shield (2002–2008)
Episode:
Postpartum
(2006)
TV-14 | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Vic arranges to get Lem safely out of the country and set up a new life for him in Mexico.
Director: Stephen Kay | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace
Votes: 2,880
Season 5
13.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
The Wrath of the Lamb
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Will hatches a cunning plot to slay Francis Dolarhyde, using Hannibal Lecter in his ploy. Bedelia voices concern about the perilous plan as Will continues his game with Hannibal, though Will may have to face his darkest fears.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 15,126
Season 3
14.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
-30-
(2008)
TV-MA | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,761
Season 5
15.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
All the Bells Say
(2021)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy, Drama
Matsson's vision for the business leads Shiv and Roman to manage the fallout, while Logan weighs his options.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 16,682
Season 3
16.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Bicameral Mind
(2016)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Ford unveils his bold new narrative; Dolores embraces her identity; Maeve sets her plan in motion.
Director: Jonathan Nolan | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 31,787
Season 1
17.
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
Season 5
18.
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: 8,426
Season 2
19.
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: 15,720
Season 4
20.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Wrath of the Gods
(2012)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus and a few surviving people are trapped on top of the Vesuvius volcano. Glaber and Ashur guard the entrance.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay
Votes: 4,502
Season 2
21.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
I Live Here Now
(2015)
TV-MA | 73 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
The tensions between Kevin and John reach a climax, as the fourth anniversary of the Departure brings an unsettling threat to Miracle.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 8,724
Season 2
22.
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: 16,625
Season 3
23.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
The Promise
(2015)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Raylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 3,004
Season 6
24.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Mission Accomplished
(2004)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo. The detail works towards the top rungs of the Barksdale organization with the information garnered from the wire. While ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,204
Season 3
25.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
NS
(2010)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Both the ATF and the Russians prove to be obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds and settle old scores.
Director: Kurt Sutter | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie
Votes: 6,863
Season 3
26.
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: 36,804
Season 3
27.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To
(2005)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History
A marriage occurs against a backdrop of murder and negotiations for elections and the camp.
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,736
Season 2
28.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whitecaps
(2002)
TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama
Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,741
Season 4
29.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Kill Them All
(2010)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
An epic battle between Spartacus and his gladiator brothers, against Batiatus and his Guards.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 6,749
Season 1
30.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
With Open Eyes
(2023)
TV-MA | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
Ahead of the final board meeting on the Waystar-Gojo Deal, Kendall and Shiv try to shore up their opposing interests...and get a fix on the whereabouts of a physically and emotionally bruised Roman.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 21,142
Season 4
31.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Saul Gone
(2022)
TV-14 | 69 min | Crime, Drama
Revelations. Regrets. RICO violations. Jimmy's worlds - and identities - converge in one final showdown.
Director: Peter Gould | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Barbara Rosenblat
Votes: 56,284
Season 6
32.
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: 51,863
9.5 (and onward)
Season 4
33.
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: 139,265
Season 5
34.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The End: Part 1
(2010)
TV-14 | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Man in Black searches for Desmond to achieve his goal of destroying the island. Jack, the newly-appointed "protector" of the island, sets out to stop him. In Los Angeles, the survivors reunite and recall their island experiences.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Sam Anderson, Naveen Andrews, L. Scott Caldwell, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 12,215
Season 6
35.
The Mandalorian (2019– )
Episode:
Chapter 16: The Rescue
(2020)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The Mandalorian and his allies attempt a daring rescue.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Omid Abtahi, Temuera Morrison, Gina Carano
Votes: 62,307
Season 2
36.
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: 62,843
Season 1
37.
Watchmen (2019)
Episode:
See How They Fly
(2019)
TV-MA | 67 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Everything ends. For real this time.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Regina King, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Hong Chau
Votes: 6,904
Season 1
38.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Wrong Jedi
(2013)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ahsoka is put on trial by the Jedi Council and must face the Galactic Senate. Anakin searches for a way to prove his Padawan's innocence.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Nika Futterman, Meredith Salenger
Votes: 6,648
Season 5
39.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Passenger
(2018)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Everyone converges at the Valley Beyond.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 12,738
Season 2
40.
Carnivàle (2003–2005)
Episode:
New Canaan, CA
(2005)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
In the cliff-hanging season finale, Samson devises a grand plan by scheming with Ben, Jones, and the entire troupe to lure Brother Justin to Carnivale for his confrontation with Ben. ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Michael J. Anderson, Adrienne Barbeau, Clancy Brown, Debra Christofferson
Votes: 695
Season 2
41.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
An Enemy of Fate
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
As the Observers close in, Walter and September desperately work to complete the plan, but one obstacle after another hinders their progress.
Director: J.H. Wyman | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Jasika Nicole, John Noble
Votes: 3,797
Season 5
42.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Return 0
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 11,131
Season 5
43.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Christmas Special: Part 2
(2003)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 3,007
Season 2
44.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
There's No Place Like Home: Part 3
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
In the season finale, the Oceanic Six find themselves closer to rescue.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 5,000
Season 4
45.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Lian Yu
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Oliver assembles a group of unlikely allies - Slade, Nyssa, Merlyn and Digger Harkness - to engage in an epic battle against Chase and his army.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards
Votes: 8,251
Season 5
46.
Invincible (2021– )
Episode:
Where I Really Come From
(2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Mark must prove he's become the hero he's always wanted to be by stopping an unstoppable force.
Directors: William Ruzicka, Jeff Allen | Stars: Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Zazie Beetz
Votes: 15,257
Season 1
47.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Fast Enough
(2015)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
With the Particle Accelerator back online, Barry can go back in time to stop Eobard Thawne on the night of his mother's murder fifteen years ago.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 13,194
Season 1
48.
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Episode:
Finding Frances
(2017)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Comedy
Nathan attempts to help a Bill Gates impersonator reunite with his long-lost love.
Director: Nathan Fielder | Stars: Nathan Fielder, William Heath, Cornelius Ladd, June Conniff
Votes: 3,334
Season 4
49.
The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
Episode:
The Departed
(2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything; Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.
Director: John Behring | Stars: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. McQueen
Votes: 4,018
Season 3
50.
Vinland Saga (2019–2023)
Episode:
End of the Prologue
(2019)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As the Imperial Council proceeds, Askeladd is shocked by the news of Wales. As he gets called by the king, he makes a last stand.
Directors: Tadahito Matsubayashi, Shûhei Yabuta | Stars: Yûto Uemura, Kenshô Ono, Naoya Uchida, Akio Ôtsuka
Votes: 16,714
Season 1
51.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
This Is Not for Tears
(2019)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy, Drama
Logan looks for a sacrificial lamb among his closest allies as the future of the company hangs in the balance.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin
Votes: 15,472
Season 2
52.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Bloody Harlan
(2011)
TV-MA | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The bad blood between the Bennetts and the Crowders reaches its boiling point and results in bloodshed, and Loretta returns from Lexington to avenge her father's death.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 2,112
Season 2
53.
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: 7,076
Season 2
54.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Na Triobloidi
(2009)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As SAMCRO attempts to rid Charming of Ethan Zobelle and The League permanently, familiar faces present new challenges.
Director: Kurt Sutter | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 3,767
Season 2
55.
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: 7,279
Season 1
56.
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: 68,863
Season 7
57.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Slaughterhouse
(2012)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While Quarles winds up on the run from the marshals after killing a state trooper, Limehouse uses an inside source to get Boyd in trouble with the law.
Director: Dean Parisot | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,759
Season 3
58.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
One Last Ride
(2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
As the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza
Votes: 5,311
Season 7
59.
Coupling (2000–2004)
Episode:
The End of the Line
(2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A bit of sexy role playing creates havoc between the friends: who is the sexy Frenchwoman Giselle and the studly Australian Dick Darlington?
Director: Martin Dennis | Stars: Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt
Votes: 676
Season 2
60.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Incident: Part 2
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
At the site of the ancient statue remains, Locke assigns Ben a difficult task that involves Jacob's fate. Jack is determined to go ahead with Faraday's plan.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson
Votes: 5,002
Season 5
61.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Surprise, Motherf**ker!
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Season 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 7,839
Season 7
62.
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: 9,810
Season 2
63.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
The Entire History of You
(2011)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything they do, see and hear. You need never forget a face again - but is that always a good thing?
Director: Brian Welsh | Stars: Toby Kebbell, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Cullen, Amy Beth Hayes
Votes: 64,778
Season 1
64.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Born Free
(2006)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season One finale, Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous to be around their children.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 12,119
Season 1
65.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Form and Void
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An overlooked detail provides Hart and Cohle with an important new lead in their 17-year-old case.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 30,912
Season 1
66.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Sentencing
(2002)
TV-MA | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Due to the camera at Orlando's, the detail gather enough information to arrest Avon and many of his people, but, with Wallace dead, they are unable to bring charges against Stringer, who's ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,729
Season 1
67.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Sold Under Sin
(2004)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, History
General Crook rolls into Deadwood with his troops, known as "Custer's avengers," and the Yankton magistrate, Clagett, prompting a parade and business solicitations from E.B. Farnum and Cy ... See full summary »
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,266
Season 1
68.
The Knick (2014–2015)
Episode:
This Is All We Are
(2015)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, History
Thackery ignores Zinberg's advice at Mt. Sinai and undertakes a risky, alternative course of action; Cornelia confronts Henry about the family business; Barrow's actions at the hospital ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Clive Owen, André Holland, Jeremy Bobb, Juliet Rylance
Votes: 1,354
Season 2
69.
The Americans (2013–2018)
Episode:
START
(2018)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Jennings family face a choice that will change their lives forever.
Director: Chris Long | Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Brandon J. Dirden, Costa Ronin
Votes: 4,744
Season 6
70.
Firefly (2002–2003)
Episode:
Objects in Space
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Serenity encounters a ruthlessly professional bounty hunter, Jubal Early, who will stop at nothing to retrieve River. But River, feeling unwelcome on the ship, takes a novel approach to escaping from the Alliance.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 5,505
Season 1
71.
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: 5,099
Season 3
72.
Outlander (2014– )
Episode:
Dragonfly in Amber
(2016)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
In 1968, Claire attends a wake with her daughter; in 1746, the battle of Culloden Moor is looming.
Director: Philip John | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix, Graham McTavish
Votes: 5,513
Season 2
73.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Choice
(2012)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie must decide what her heart really wants. Brody shares a drink with Faber to discuss the future of his family. Saul is tasked with a secret mission and Quinn makes a decision that may change everything.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 4,732
Season 2
74.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Prodigal Son Returns
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Matt helps Kevin through his crisis and Patti continues to haunt Kevin; The GR executes their plan, causing chaos and grief throughout the city; Tom is left in a difficult situation with Wayne's baby.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 7,080
Season 1
75.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Unthinkable
(2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
As Oliver's face off with Slade escalates, his resolve to the no-kill rule is tested. Especially as Slade targets the woman Oliver loves.
Director: John Behring | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 7,853
Season 2
76.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Exodus: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The castaways on the raft are surprised at sea by something unexpected. Meanwhile, remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch, and a visitor to the encampment might be a threat to Claire's infant son.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 7,745
Season 1
77.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The British Invasion
(2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Two finale, Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as his world literally becomes an inferno. Can he rise from the ashes once again?
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,908
Season 2
78.
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: 2,170
Season 2
79.
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: 823
Season 1
80.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
(1999)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Tony starts cleaning house, while Artie feels torn between keeping the peace in his household, and getting even with Tony for destroying his restaurant.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,128
Season 1
81.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
For a Few Paintballs More
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When the study group learns that there's a sinister plot behind the paintball tournament, they unite the remaining players to defeat the enemy.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 7,022
Season 2
82.
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: 28,273
Season 2
83.
Sense8 (2015–2018)
Episode:
I Can't Leave Her
(2015)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
With Riley in the hands of Whispers, all of the Sensates' skills are needed to give them any chance of survival.
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Aml Ameen, Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai
Votes: 5,242
Season 1
84.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
YHWH
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch and Root race to save The Machine, which has been located by the rival AI, Samaritan.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Michael Emerson
Votes: 7,242
Season 4
85.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television
(2015)
TV-Y | 27 min | Comedy
As their sixth year at Greendale draws to a close, Abed asks everyone to imagine pitching a TV show about what they would do in season seven.
Director: Rob Schrab | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie
Votes: 6,572
Season 6
86.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Nightman Cometh
(2008)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Charlie stages a rock opera based on his song "Nightman," and recruits the rest of the gang to help him with it.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 8,137
Season 4
87.
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Episode:
The Hero
(2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Comedy
Nathan tries to prove that there's a hero inside every one of us.
Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Nathan Fielder, Shirl Boe, Corey Calderwood, Jordan Dempsey
Votes: 1,180
Season 3
88.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Beside the Dying Fire
(2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
As the farm is overrun by walkers, the group fights to escape.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden
Votes: 18,604
Season 2
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