Favorite Season Finales
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1.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Reluctant Redhead
(1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
CONTROL tries to get some KAOS files with the help of a non-professional spy.
Director: James Komack | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Julie Sommars
Votes: 172
2.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Not-So-Great Escape: Part 1
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Agents are disappearing at the airport and that includes the Chief. Max trails them to a POW camp in New Jersey run by KAOS.
Director: Don Adams | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, King Moody
Votes: 171
3.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Not-So-Great Escape: Part 2
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
CONTROL agents tunnel out of the KAOS POW camp ala "The Great Escape."
Director: Don Adams | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, King Moody
Votes: 157
4.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Ricky Asks for a Raise
(1952)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Ricky loses his job when he asks for a raise, Lucy comes up with a plan to demonstrate to his boss how important he is.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 412
5.
Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode:
Chapter Eight: The Upside Down
(2016)
TV-14 | 54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Joyce and Hopper are taken in for questioning. Nancy and Jonathan prepare to fight the monster and save Will.
Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown
Votes: 27,182
6.
Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode:
Chapter Nine: The Gate
(2017)
TV-14 | 62 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Eleven makes plans to finish what she started while the survivors turn up the heat on the monstrous force that's holding Will hostage.
Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown
Votes: 25,690
7.
Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode:
Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt
(2019)
TV-14 | 76 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Terror reigns in the food court when the Mind Flayer comes to collect. But down below, in the dark, the future of the world is at stake.
Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown
Votes: 30,853
8.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
(2003)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Rory graduates from Chilton, and the girls look forward to traveling in Europe, Yale, and opening the new inn.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
Votes: 1,063
9.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Raincoats and Recipes
(2004)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Lorelai suspects that Luke's intentions towards her have become serious, but she doesn't have time to dwell on the situation as she prepares for the opening of the Dragonfly Inn by inviting friends and family to a test run.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson
Votes: 1,381
10.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Pascal's Triangle Revisited
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Britta and Professor Slater fight for the affection of Jeff. Meanwhile, Troy is confused when Abed doesn't invite him to move into his dorm room.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,413
11.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
A Fistful of Paintballs
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In a "spaghetti western" parody, Pierce tries to get revenge on the rest of the study group during this year's paintball tournament.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 8,499
12.
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: 7,019
13.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Basic Sandwich
(2014)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
When the group learns about Greendale's first dean, they embark on a mission to find his old computer lab; Subway enlists Chang to spy on the group as part of its plan to take over the school.
Director: Rob Schrab | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,228
14.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
See Ya
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When one of the roommates decides to move out of the loft, the gang makes an unexpected trip to the desert where Winston faces his fear of the dark, Cece and Schmidt's relationship reaches ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,503
15.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Elaine's Big Day
(2013)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Nick and Jess decide if they want their relationship to continue. It's Cece's wedding day and Schmidt thinks she does not want to go through with it. He gets Winston & Nick to help sabotage... See full summary »
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,673
16.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
While Juliet is undercover, she asks for psychic help at a sorority; back at the station, Lassiter is paired with a most challenging partner.
Director: John Landis | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,477
17.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
An Evening with Mr. Yang
(2009)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Serial killer Mr. Yin Yang who murdered 6 victims in 1995 resurfaces to play his cat-and-mouse clues games as he did with police officers back then. He has never been defeated and chooses ... See full summary »
Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,844
18.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Mr. Yin Presents
(2010)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A year after the arrest of Mr. Yang, a new killer starts playing games with Shawn and his friends - her partner, Mr. Yin.
Director: James Roday Rodriguez | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,747
19.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Yang 3 in 2D
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A woman tells the police she was kidnapped by Yin. They do not believe her, but Shawn does. When she is missing again, Shawn and Gus think she has been kidnapped again. Yang is released from the psychiatric prison to help find him.
Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,088
20.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Casino Night
(2006)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
The Dunder Mifflin crew holds a casino party at the warehouse and Michael has two dates.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 9,577
21.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
The Job
(2007)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy
Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager, anticipating that he will receive the job at corporate. Jim and Karen also interview for the same position. And Michael gets back together with Jan after she gets a boob job.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,862
22.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Goodbye, Toby
(2008)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy
Michael throws an extravagant going-away party for Toby, and falls in love with the woman who is replacing him. Jim plans to propose to Pam at the party, but gets out-staged. Back at corporate, Ryan is arrested for fraud.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,959
23.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Company Picnic
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael runs into Holly at the company picnic, and the two of them accidentally reveal that the Buffalo branch is closing during a comedy skit before corporate has made the announcement.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 6,199
24.
Veronica Mars (2004–2019)
Episode:
Leave It to Beaver
(2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Veronica solves the mystery of who murdered her best friend, Lilly Kane--but she betrays someone she cares deeply about in the process.
Director: Michael Fields | Stars: Kristen Bell, Percy Daggs III, Teddy Dunn, Jason Dohring
Votes: 1,421
25.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Ross's Wedding
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Phoebe tries to help Rachel deal with her feelings for Ross as the rest of the gang head to London for Ross and Emily's wedding.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,338
26.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Ross's Wedding: Part 2
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross she still loves him. Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding. Monica and Chandler sleep together. The wedding ends with a gaffe.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,666
27.
Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode:
...said I'm sorry
(2020)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
After unwelcome news sparks a fight with her mother, Devi seeks an escape. Mohan's birthday brings an opportunity for closure - and for new beginnings.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet
Votes: 1,474
28.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
True Love
(2000)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance
Pressured by two parties, Joey ultimately must choose between her love for Dawson and her new feelings for Pacey who's planning a summer getaway by sailing down the coast on his new boat, '... See full summary »
Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 586
29.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
The Day We Died
(2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Peter successfully enters the machine with Olivia's help, and is transported to the future days where Walternate's universe is the one which has been destroyed. Walter learns about the ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 2,697
30.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Brave New World: Part 1
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A mysterious Fringe event, causing people to spontaneously combust, forces Walter to revisit his painful past while the Fringe team faces off against David Robert Jones to save the world - or worlds.
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 2,000
31.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Brave New World: Part 2
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the Season Four finale, the Fringe team is pushed to their breaking point as they desperately attempt to prevent a catastrophic event threatening the lives of everyone.
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 2,194
32.
Family Matters (1989–1998)
Episode:
Farewell, My Laura
(1992)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Urkel composes a detective yarn about 1940s-era gumshoe Johnny Danger, who is sent to protect supper club owner (and assassin target) Rachel.
Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary
Votes: 141
33.
Family Matters (1989–1998)
Episode:
Home Sweet Home
(1995)
Not Rated | 22 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Urkel's parents announce they are moving to Russia - only, they say so after they've left. Urkel is forced to move in with Eddie and Waldo, but those arrangements are only temporary thanks ... See full summary »
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary
Votes: 106
34.
Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode:
Chapter Nine: The Piggyback
(2022)
TV-14 | 139 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
With selfless hearts and a clash of metal, heroes fight from every corner of the battlefield to save Hawkins - and the world itself.
Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard
Votes: 32,739
35.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
The Games That Play Us
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Lucas and Nathan bear the brunt of Dan's abuse as he coaches them into the playoffs, pushing both of them to their breaking points. Haley is stunned after Dan threatens her, causing her to ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Prange | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 537
36.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
The Show Must Go On
(2006)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Nathan and Haley's wedding is a time of great joy. And great sadness. Peyton and Brooke fall out, Dan learns the truth about the fire, and Rachel gets publicly drunk....and publicly bitter.
Director: Mark Schwahn | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 663
37.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Dan must face the harsh consequences of his decision to murder Keith as Karen and Haley's pregnancies complicate the lives of Nathan and the graduating seniors of Tree Hill High. Lucas ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Schwahn | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 735
38.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
Remember Me as a Time of Day
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Nathan gets some news about his future on the Chiefs. Peyton gives birth to hers and Lucas' baby daughter, Sawyer, and receive a surprise visit from Karen. Dan is on death's door, while ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Schwahn | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 552
39.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
(2010)
TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Haley tries to overcome her depression by joining Nathan, Jamie and the rest of the Tree Hill gang on a trip to Utah for the premiere of Julian's film.
Director: Mark Schwahn | Stars: James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, Austin Nichols
Votes: 342
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