50 Favourite TV Episodes (Drama)
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1.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie convinces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 135,372
2.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Through the Looking Glass
(2007)
TV-14 | 84 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. In addition, Sayid, Jin and Bernard are captured after The Others invade the camp.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 10,370
3.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Constant
(2008)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
During the helicopter ride to the ship, Desmond's consciousness begins jumping back and forth between present day 2004 and 1996. He is forced to find Daniel Faraday in 1996 in order to get answers and stop the jumps.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Matthew Fox, Henry Ian Cusick, Sonya Walger, Naveen Andrews
Votes: 11,141
4.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hardhome
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 91,877
5.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
International Assassin
(2015)
TV-MA | 63 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
In the wake of Kevin's desperate decision to vanquish Patti, questions and answers emerge as the world adjusts to the repercussions of what comes next.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 7,324
6.
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: 92,800
7.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Face Off
(2011)
TV-14 | 51 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: 46,522
8.
Prison Break (2005–2017)
Episode:
Go
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team start the escape from the hole in Scofield's cell.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Robin Tunney, Amaury Nolasco
Votes: 5,350
9.
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: 9,045
10.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Man from Tallahassee
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Jack tells Kate that he has made a deal with The Others; Locke hinders Jack's plan to leave the island
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 4,917
11.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Battle of the Bastards
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 193,054
12.
True Detective (2014–2019)
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: 23,925
13.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whoever Did This
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 3,684
14.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Life and Death
(2020)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In 2020, a visitor delivers a warning to Claudia. The day before the apocalypse, Jonas begins to question Eve's motives.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Julika Jenkins, Carlotta von Falkenhayn, Stephan Kampwirth, Jördis Triebel
Votes: 11,405
15.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
The Crossing
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Danger closes in when the epic battle to bring the criminal organization HR to justice reaches new heights. And when the Machine suddenly gives out Reese's number, the POI team faces their greatest threat yet.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker
Votes: 5,454
16.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
407 Proxy Authentication Required
(2019)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Vera holds Krista hostage as he tries to force Elliot into joining him by understanding Mr. Robot. Elliot realizes a shocking truth.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Elliot Villar, Christian Slater, Young M.A
Votes: 21,615
17.
Billions (2016– )
Episode:
Golden Frog Time
(2017)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.
Director: Karyn Kusama | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman
Votes: 2,596
18.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crawl Space
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 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: 24,344
19.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
If-Then-Else
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Samaritan launches a cyber-attack on the stock exchange, leaving the team with no choice but to embark on a possible suicide mission in a desperate attempt to stop a global economic catastrophe.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 11,513
20.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Live Together, Die Alone
(2006)
TV-14 | 87 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After discovering a sailboat just offshore containing former hatch oversee Desmond, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button" and the hatch.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox
Votes: 6,602
21.
Ozark (2017– )
Episode:
Fire Pink
(2020)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Ben's confrontation with Helen and Erin sends the Byrdes into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Sam's concerns about the FBI inspire little sympathy.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner
Votes: 5,428
22.
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: 54,249
23.
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: 3,512
Parts 2 & 3
24.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
To'hajiilee
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 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: 34,804
25.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Shape of Things to Come
(2008)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The team from the ship attacks Locke's camp looking for Ben, with Alex as a hostage. Meanwhile, the doctor from the ship washes up on shore at Jack's camp, and Daniel Faraday provides some distressing news to Jack.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 4,897
26.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Long Term Parking
(2004)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 4,450
27.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Incident: Part 2
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
At the site of the Taweret statue remains, Locke assigns Ben a difficult task that involves Jacob's fate.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson
Votes: 3,528
Parts 1 & 2
28.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
401 Unauthorized
(2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
During the Christmas season, Elliot and Mr. Robot make their return; Darlene deals with real trouble; Tyrell is bored; Dom becomes paranoid.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 6,593
29.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Deus Ex Machina
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Locke thinks he knows how to get the hatch open, and he and Boone venture inland. Jack is reluctant to help Sawyer get glasses.
Director: Robert Mandel | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 5,237
30.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
405 Method Not Allowed
(2019)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Dom has an unpleasant Christmas. Darlene and Elliot perform a daring infiltration. Krista prepares for a date.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Michael Cristofer, Grace Gummer
Votes: 10,427
31.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Blue Comet
(2007)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama
The allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test. A case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 4,358
32.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
The Devil's Share
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team seeks justice for Carter's murder, but Finch realizes that one person may go too far in the battle against HR. Meanwhile, NYPD officer Patrick Simmons' number comes up.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 5,514
33.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Felina
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White makes one last attempt to secure his family's future, while also visiting some old enemies, during his final return to Albuquerque.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 92,352
34.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Firewall
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Reese is trapped next to a person of interest in a part of the city extremely controlled and needs the help of Finch, Fusco and Carter.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 4,933
35.
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: 135,017
36.
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: 35,059
37.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
The Day the World Went Away
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch's number comes up when a fatal error blows his cover identity and sets off a deadly series of escalating encounters with Samaritan's operatives.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 5,744
38.
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: 6,727
39.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Man of Science, Man of Faith
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
One of the castaways is chosen to descend into the mysterious hatch, and Shannon stumbles upon a shockingly familiar face in the jungle.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 5,670
40.
Narcos (2015–2017)
Episode:
Al Fin Cayó!
(2016)
TV-MA | 53 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
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: 6,228
41.
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: 20,402
42.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
There's Something Else Going On
(2014)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie improvises to salvage her mission. The CIA closes in on a leak.
Director: Seith Mann | Stars: Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, Nazanin Boniadi, Laila Robins
Votes: 6,001
43.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Flashes Before Your Eyes
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After Desmond saves Claire from drowning, Charlie and Hurley suspect that he can see the future. So they try to get him drunk to get some answers out of him.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 5,541
44.
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: 8,479
45.
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: 48,316
46.
Line of Duty (2012– )
Episode:
Breach
(2016)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery