Best TV Episodes of 2021
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1.
Midnight Mass (2021)
Episode:
Book V: Gospel
(2021)
TV-MA | 62 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sheriff Hassan fields multiple missing persons reports as the town prepares to gather for Good Friday. To protect Erin, Riley brings the truth to light.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan
Votes: 4,701
2.
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: 16,688
3.
The Underground Railroad (2021)
Episode:
Chapter 4: The Great Spirit
(2021)
TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
A young Arnold Ridgeway comes of age while testing his belief in The Great Spirit.
Director: Barry Jenkins | Stars: Fred Hechinger, Peter Mullan, Thuso Mbedu, Chase Dillon
Votes: 553
4.
Mythic Quest (2020– )
Episode:
Backstory!
(2021)
TV-MA | 37 min | Comedy
A fresh-faced young man discovers what it takes to become one of the world's greatest science fiction writers.
Director: Rob McElhenney | Stars: Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, F. Murray Abraham, Josh Brener
Votes: 2,227
5.
The Other Two (2019–2023)
Episode:
Pat Connects with Her Fans
(2021)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
While Brooke sets out to help her mother connect with her many Pat-hungry fans, enviable new couple Cary and Jess show a young gay man around New York City; Chase debuts a career-changing video destined to get the whole world talking.
Director: Chris Kelly | Stars: Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino
Votes: 317
6.
Hacks (2021– )
Episode:
Falling
(2021)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Drama
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Las Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Director: Paul W. Downs | Stars: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Christopher McDonald
Votes: 1,156
7.
Station Eleven (2021–2022)
Episode:
The Severn City Airport
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After an unexpected landing in Severn City, Arthur's ex-wife Elizabeth, son Tyler, and friend Clark confront an even more uncertain future.
Director: Lucy Tcherniak | Stars: Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, David Wilmot
Votes: 1,354
8.
Midnight Mass (2021)
Episode:
Book III: Proverbs
(2021)
TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Miraculous times leave residents stunned as Leeza pays Joe an important visit. A shocking confession reveals what really happened to Monsignor Pruitt.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan
Votes: 4,290
9.
Hacks (2021– )
Episode:
I Think She Will
(2021)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Drama
As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.
Director: Lucia Aniello | Stars: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 1,160
10.
Mare of Easttown (2021)
Episode:
Sacrament
(2021)
TV-MA | 67 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When her investigation takes a series of devastating turns, Mare's friends and family members process the fallout as she attempts to finally find her own way forward.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice
Votes: 6,108
11.
Loki (2021–2023)
Episode:
For All Time. Always.
(2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The clock is ticking in the season finale which finds Loki and Sylvie on a date with destiny.
Director: Kate Herron | Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Votes: 26,828
12.
The White Lotus (2021–2025)
Episode:
Departures
(2021)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy, Drama
Rachel reveals stark truths. The Mossbachers turn the page on a traumatic event. Belinda gets bad news, and Armond exacts revenge.
Director: Mike White | Stars: Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario
Votes: 4,667
13.
Station Eleven (2021–2022)
Episode:
Wheel of Fire
(2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After renowned actor Arthur Leander tragically collapses onstage, Jeevan Chaudhary and young Kirsten Raymonde have a chance meeting - and soon face an important decision that could save their lives.
Director: Hiro Murai | Stars: Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, David Wilmot
Votes: 2,056
14.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Too Much Birthday
(2021)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Drama
At Kendall's lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan.
Director: Lorene Scafaria | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 7,828
15.
Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode:
Inverting the Pyramid of Success
(2021)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Richmond gets their final chance to win promotion as Ted deals with the fallout of Trent Crimm's painfully honest exposé.
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster
Votes: 7,058
16.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Shadows
(2021)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Drew, Elliott, and Portia must come to terms with their loss.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 242
17.
The Underground Railroad (2021)
Episode:
Chapter 9: Indiana Winter
(2021)
TV-MA | 77 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
Cora’s presence as a fugitive ignites tensions amongst the Valentine community. Just as she was beginning to make this her home, chaos reigns.
Director: Barry Jenkins | Stars: Thuso Mbedu, Chase Dillon, Joel Edgerton, William Jackson Harper
Votes: 512
18.
WandaVision (2021)
Episode:
We Interrupt This Program
(2021)
TV-PG | 32 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Monica Rambeau, tasked with a special assignment regarding sentient weapons, goes missing.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris
Votes: 25,399
19.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Episode:
The Whole World Is Watching
(2021)
TV-14 | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
John Walker loses patience with Sam and Bucky as they learn more about Karli Morgenthau.
Director: Kari Skogland | Stars: Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Daniel Brühl, Emily VanCamp
Votes: 17,513
20.
Mare of Easttown (2021)
Episode:
Illusions
(2021)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mare tells of her family history during therapy sessions. Lori tries to get to the bottom of her son's outburst at school. Mare meets with a source to find a possible connection between the cases.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice
Votes: 7,791
21.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Chiantishire
(2021)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy, Drama
At a luxe family wedding in Italy, Roman airs suspicions, Gerri draws a line, and the Waystar team grows concerned about rogue tweets.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 8,348
22.
Love, Victor (2020–2022)
Episode:
Sincerely, Rahim
(2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Pilar's new friend Rahim reaches out to Victor for guidance. Victor and Isabel reach a boiling point.
Director: Sarah Boyd | Stars: Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood
Votes: 682
23.
The Other Two (2019–2023)
Episode:
Brooke & Cary Go to a Fashion Show
(2021)
TV-MA | Comedy
After a busy day, Pat walks in Chase's fashion show, which he doesn't even care about. When chaos unfolds, Brooke and Cary are forced to make a big decision.
Director: Charlie Gruet | Stars: Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino
Votes: 239
24.
Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode:
Man City
(2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Ted and Dr. Sharon realize they might have to meet each other halfway. Tensions are high as the team prepares for their FA Cup semi-final against Man City.
Director: Matt Lipsey | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster
Votes: 8,475
25.
WandaVision (2021)
Episode:
The Series Finale
(2021)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Wanda battles Agatha and Vision fights his S.W.O.R.D. counterpart as Hayward launches an attack on Westview.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris
Votes: 22,998
26.
The White Lotus (2021–2025)
Episode:
Arrivals
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama
As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers.
Director: Mike White | Stars: Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario
Votes: 5,460
27.
The Underground Railroad (2021)
Episode:
Chapter 3: North Carolina
(2021)
TV-MA | 70 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
Cora reaches a dangerous small town in North Carolina where she must secret away in an abolitionist’s attic while putting everyone’s lives in danger.
Director: Barry Jenkins | Stars: Thuso Mbedu, Chase Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Lily Rabe
Votes: 573
28.
Love, Victor (2020–2022)
Episode:
Victor's Day Off
(2021)
TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Feeling overwhelmed by his troubles, Victor cuts school with Rahim to let off steam.
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan | Stars: Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood
Votes: 668
29.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Infinite Loop
(2021)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The real Lylah appears, and the gang finally gets a solid lead on Dory's whereabouts.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 263
30.
Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode:
All Sales Final
(2021)
TV-14 | Comedy
The employees celebrate the past, present and future of Cloud 9.
Director: Ruben Fleischer | Stars: Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos
Votes: 2,455
31.
The Other Two (2019–2023)
Episode:
Chase Becomes Co-Owner of the Nets
(2021)
TV-MA | Comedy
Cary's day spent researching for his first-ever movie role ends in melodrama, and a women's panel finds Brooke in way over her head.
Director: Kim O. Nguyen | Stars: Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino
Votes: 251
32.
The Great (2020–2023)
Episode:
Alone at Last
(2021)
TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter's part in Leo's death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his apartment with his mummified mother.
Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan
Votes: 680
33.
Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode:
Do the Right-est Thing
(2021)
TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Rebecca has a special visitor shadow her at work. A player's return is not welcomed by the team.
Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster
Votes: 7,197
34.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
The Disruption
(2021)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy, Drama
With the DOJ at the door, Logan summons his arsenal, while Tom makes a potentially life changing offer. Kendall becomes obsessed with his own takedown.
Director: Cathy Yan | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 7,673
35.
Midnight Mass (2021)
Episode:
Book VII: Revelation
(2021)
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Night falls on Crockett Island as a tight-knit group of rebels take refuge where they can and forge a plan to control the chaos.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan
Votes: 4,381
36.
Squid Game (2021– )
Episode:
Kkanbu
(2021)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang-woo chooses self-preservation and Sae-byeok shares her untold story.
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk | Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Oh Yeong-su, Wi Ha-joon
Votes: 22,536
37.
The Expanse (2015–2022)
Episode:
Winnipesaukee
(2021)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Amos, Clarissa, and a gang of thieves work together to leave Earth. Avasarala tries to head off a brutal military strike. Drummer's new family bonds are tested as Naomi's life hangs in the balance.
Director: Breck Eisner | Stars: Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham
Votes: 2,900
38.
Station Eleven (2021–2022)
Episode:
Hurricane
(2021)
TV-MA | 49 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
While fighting for her only chance at survival, Miranda Carroll reflects on the cost of her relationships with Arthur and Dr. Eleven.
Director: Hiro Murai | Stars: Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, David Wilmot
Votes: 1,574
39.
American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode:
Do You Hear What I Hear?
(2021)
TV-MA | 58 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Beanie Feldstein, Annaleigh Ashford, Margo Martindale
Votes: 987
40.
Squid Game (2021– )
Episode:
VIPS
(2021)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure.
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk | Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Hoyeon
Votes: 13,038
41.
The Expanse (2015–2022)
Episode:
Nemesis Games
(2021)
TV-14 | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Holden and the Roci face off against Marco's forces and Drummer, while Alex and Bobbie attempt a dangerous rescue of Naomi, and the balance of power in the Solar System shifts.
Director: Breck Eisner | Stars: Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham
Votes: 3,807
42.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Irma Kostroski
(2021)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy
Ahead of Election Day, Larry befriends City Councilwoman Irma Kostroski while mediating a conflict between a difficult actor and his prop master.
Director: Jeff Schaffer | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman
Votes: 1,360
43.
Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode:
Alf Musik
(2021)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Music
Girls5eva track down their old songwriter, Alf Musik; Dawn questions if she wants a second baby.
Director: Brennan Shroff | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 275
44.
For All Mankind (2019– )
Episode:
Pathfinder
(2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change - as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
Director: Andrew Stanton | Stars: Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten
Votes: 1,554
45.
The Morning Show (2019– )
Episode:
Confirmations
(2021)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
TMS races to report an unconfirmed story.
Director: Victoria Mahoney | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass
Votes: 2,282
46.
Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
Episode:
Uncle Brownie
(2021)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime
With a new rivalry crew threatening the Rez Dogs, Elora seeks out her Uncle to help them learn how to fight.
Director: Blackhorse Lowe | Stars: Devery Jacobs, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Lane Factor, Paulina Alexis
Votes: 1,060
47.
The Expanse (2015–2022)
Episode:
Redoubt
(2021)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A controversial decision puts Holden at odds with his crew. On Ceres, Avasarala struggles to contain an escalating humanitarian crisis. Drummer's growing faction stage a daring raid. Filip makes an unexpected discovery.
Director: Anya Adams | Stars: Steven Strait, Wes Chatham, Dominique Tipper, Frankie Adams
Votes: 2,185
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