Best TV Episodes of 2014
by AlSwearengen | created - 22 Aug 2015 | updated - 11 months ago | PublicMost Episodes: 6 episodes - Hannibal 5 episodes - Game of Thrones 4 episodes - The Leftovers, True Detective, Fargo 3 episodes - Boardwalk Empire, House of Cards, Person of Interest, Nathan for You
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1.
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: 21,514
10/10
2.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Watchers on the Wall
(2014)
R | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The battle between the Night's Watch and the wildlings has come.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Kit Harington, John Bradley, Hannah Murray, Rose Leslie
Votes: 53,189
9.7/10
3.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Who Goes There
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Martin is faced with marital problems. The search for Reggie Ledoux leads the detectives to a motorcycle gang called the Iron Crusaders, which Rust worked undercover in the past.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 35,075
9.7/10
4.
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: 51,885
9.7/10
5.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Mountain and the Viper
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Theon helps Ramsay seize Moat Cailin. The wildlings attack Mole's Town. Sansa comes up with a story to protect Lord Baelish. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Oberyn Martell faces Gregor Clegane, the Mountain.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 60,414
9.5/10
6.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Lion and the Rose
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Charles Dance
Votes: 60,707
9.5/10
7.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
How Your Mother Met Me
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The story of The Mother, from her traumatic 21st birthday to a number of close calls with meeting Ted to the night before Barney and Robin's wedding.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Cristin Milioti
Votes: 10,905
9.5/10
8.
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: 30,939
9.3/10
9.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Devil You Know
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Chalky comes to an agreement with Narcisse to free Daughter Maitland. Nucky engages in alcoholic depravity. Van Alden and Eli try to steal Capone's ledgers.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza
Votes: 2,220
9.3/10
10.
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Episode:
Souvenir Shop; ELAIFF
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Documentary, Comedy
Nathan's plan to help a Hollywood souvenir shop has surprising consequences.
Director: Nathan Fielder | Stars: Nathan Fielder, Ronnie Rodriguez, William Heath, John Kim
Votes: 1,199
9.3/10
11.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Buridan's Ass
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,654
9.3/10
12.
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: 7,085
9.3/10
13.
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Episode:
Dumb Starbucks
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Comedy
Nathan uses parody law to help a struggling coffee shop.
Director: Nathan Fielder | Stars: Nathan Fielder, Amber Boone, Jonny Davila
Votes: 1,379
9.3/10
14.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Deus Ex Machina
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team takes desperate action in its race to prevent Samaritan from coming online and making them its first targets. Meanwhile, the months-long battle with the anti-surveillance terrorist group Vigilance comes to a shocking conclusion.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 6,137
9.3/10
15.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
Tommy plans to execute the mission given to him by Campbell: the assassination of a high-ranking member of the military establishment.
Director: Colm McCarthy | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Charlotte Riley, Joe Cole, Harry Kirton
Votes: 14,461
9.3/10
16.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 58,963
9.3/10
17.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
The Secret Fate of All Life
(2014)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hart and Cohle share the spoils of a solved case; Papania and Gilbough confront the detectives with troubling new intelligence.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 26,687
9.3/10
18.
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode:
Chapter 26
(2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Francis is about to be destroyed while the nation is in turmoil. Stamper must pick up loose ends. Claire marks the conclusion of her ruthlessness.
Director: James Foley | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sakina Jaffrey
Votes: 7,127
9.3/10
19.
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: 6,497
9.3/10
20.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Friendless Child
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama
In 1897 Nucky's family tries to help the young Gillian and in 1931 his forces try to resist an ambitious Luciano.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 2,275
9.3/10
21.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
Two Boats and a Helicopter
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Reverend Jamison is struggling with people referring to the departed as heroes. He is faced with death threats and a diminishing attendance at his sermons and then finds out he may lose his church due to foreclosure.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 6,861
9.3/10
22.
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode:
Chapter 14
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama
Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.
Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Kate Mara, Michael Kelly
Votes: 9,422
9.3/10
23.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Mukozuke
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Freddie Lounds finds Beverly's sectioned corpse; Will meets the copycat killer and orders him to kill Hannibal. Gideon overhears this and gives Alana the chance to save Will from becoming a murderer.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park
Votes: 6,600
9.3/10
24.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Rick Potion #9
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Rick gives Morty a love potion for a school dance, things quickly spiral out of control when the serum splices with the flu - causing it to spread. Rick and Morty scramble to cure the crisis, making matters worse in the process.
Directors: Stephen Sandoval, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 17,324
9.3/10
25.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
White Christmas
(2014)
TV-MA | 73 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Three interconnected tales of technology run amok during the Christmas season are told by two men at a remote outpost in a frozen wilderness.
Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall, Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena
Votes: 68,273
9.3/10
26.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick, falsely blamed for Murder by the council of Ricks, begins a cross-dimensional pursuit with the authorities while attempting to prove his innocence.
Directors: Stephen Sandoval, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 18,044
9.3/10
27.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 10,794
9.0/10
28.
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
9.0/10
29.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Crocodile's Dilemma
(2014)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 16,614
9.0/10
30.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
Guest
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices conference and discovers unsettling circumstances.
Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 5,793
9.0/10
31.
Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
Episode:
Into the Bunker
(2014)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Dipper's secret journal pages lead him and the gang to the author's hidden bunker, they find themselves coming face to face with a mysterious figure from Gravity Falls' history.
Director: Joe Pitt | Stars: Kristen Schaal, Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini
Votes: 3,336
9.0/10
32.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
RAM
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A flashback to the early days of Finch's operations reveals secrets and connections with far-reaching implications.
Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 3,664
9.0/10
33.
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
9.0/10
34.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Eldorado
(2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Nucky visits Gillian, Luciano and Lansky deal with Narcisse and young Nucky faces a turning point. In Chicago, Capone prepares to face trial and in New York Margaret becomes a stock operator a la Joe Kennedy. Scores are made and settled.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 3,326
9.0/10
35.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
His Last Vow
(2014)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against Charles Augustus Magnussen, media tycoon and a notorious blackmailer.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 31,889
9.0/10
36.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Shot All to Hell
(2014)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Art stumbles on Theo Tonin's right-hand man while investigating Nicky Augustine's death, Boyd tries to tie up loose ends with Lee Paxton, the sheriff, and cousin Johnny, and Raylan tries to get the Crowes to leave Harlan.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,423
9.0/10
37.
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode:
Chapter 17
(2014)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama
A Terror threat traps Francis in the Congress building with a bitter Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that shakes the media.
Director: James Foley | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Mahershala Ali, Molly Parker
Votes: 5,198
9.0/10
38.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Garveys at Their Best
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Kevin tries to suppress his bad habits while tracking down a marauding deer in Mapleton. Laurie receives not-unexpected news amidst a rising sense of foreboding.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 6,387
9.0/10
39.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
The End of the Aisle
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
With only half an hour to go, both Barney and Robin have panic attacks about their upcoming nuptials. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily rewrite their old wedding vows.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Cristin Milioti
Votes: 5,238
9.0/10
40.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Meeseeks and Destroy
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick provides the family with a solution to their problems, freeing him up to go on an adventure led by Morty.
Directors: Bryan Newton, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 17,505
9.0/10
41.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Haunted Houses
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cohle's activities in 2002, when his partnership with Hart disintegrated and he quit the force, are recalled by Maggie.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 22,585
9.0/10
42.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Morton's Fork
(2014)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,450
9.0/10
43.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Futamono
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A city councilman's body is found intertwined with a tree; Jack crashes Hannibal's dinner party to investigate Will's suspicions; a revelation shocks everyone.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 6,485
9.0/10
44.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
The Devil You Know
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Reese must save Elias from the Brotherhood. He can't get any help from Root or Shaw since Shaw's cover is blown and Root is escorting her to underground.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 3,968
9.0/10
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