Top 50 TV-Episodes of all time
by kloxo | created - 03 Dec 2022 | updated - 1 month ago | PublicThe best 50 episodes in television history in order in my opinion
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1.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 215,294
100/100
2.
BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode:
The View from Halfway Down
(2020)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
BoJack reconnects with faces from his past.
Director: Amy Winfrey | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 21,512
100/100
3.
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: 12,284
99/100
4.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Middle Ground
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they have come. McNulty finds the way to a key piece of the puzzle in an ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 7,042
99/100
5.
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: 15,742
99/100
6.
Monster (2004–2005)
Episode:
The Landscape of the End
(2005)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Crime, Drama
Tenma is running through the town in the pouring rain with Franz Bonaparta, also known as Klaus Poppe, in order to save Inspector Lunge, who has gone off to arrest Roberto. The boy Wim ... See full summary »
Directors: Masayuki Kojima, Kôjirô Tsuruoka, Morio Asaka | Stars: Hidenobu Kiuchi, Tsutomu Isobe, Nozomu Sasaki, JB Blanc
Votes: 2,062
99/100
7.
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: 139,318
99/100
8.
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: 56,311
99/100
9.
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: 21,368
99/100
10.
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: 6,036
98/100
11.
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: 3,953
98/100
12.
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: 16,654
98/100
13.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Ein unendlicher Kreis
(2019)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Armed with a plan to prevent the apocalypse, Jonas travels to 2019. During the Nielsens' anniversary party, Ulrich sneaks off with Hannah.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Louis Hofmann, Sebastian Rudolph, Maja Schöne, Lisa Vicari
Votes: 15,784
98/100
14.
Attack on Titan (2013–2023)
Episode:
Memories of the Future
(2022)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Zeke takes Eren through Grisha's memories to show him how he's been brainwashed. But in doing so, Zeke discovers something about Eren that he never knew.
Directors: Kouki Aoshima, Yûichirô Hayashi, Jun Shishido | Stars: Yûki Kaji, Takehito Koyasu, Hiroshi Tsuchida, Yoshino Takamori
Votes: 73,134
98/100
15.
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: 53,171
98/100
16.
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: 21,152
98/100
17.
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: 30,927
98/100
18.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Blue Comet
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 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: 9,485
98/100
19.
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: 10,697
98/100
20.
Twin Peaks (2017)
Episode:
Part 17
(2017)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The past dictates the future.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Jay Aaseng, Dana Ashbrook, Phoebe Augustine
Votes: 4,943
97/100
21.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Kennedy and Heidi
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
A tragedy rocks the family, and Tony takes a solo trip to Las Vegas when the grieving gets too hard to handle.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,189
97/100
22.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Made in America
(2007)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama
Tony and his family have to stay in hiding until Phil Leotardo is dealt with. His family doesn't like the lifestyle they have been forced to adopt. AJ and Meadow move onto the next step in their lives. Tony confronts Junior one last time.
Director: David Chase | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 13,233
97/100
23.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
All Alone
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The family prepares for the worst funeral of their lives. Ruth makes things worse on David by taking out her pain on him until he stands up for himself, and Nate makes things worse for ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 3,465
97/100
24.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Das Paradies
(2020)
TV-MA | 73 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Claudia reveals to Adam how everything is connected and how he can destroy the knot.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Sebastian Rudolph, Louis Hofmann, Dietrich Hollinderbäumer, Lisa Kreuzer
Votes: 24,716
97/100
25.
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: 117,703
97/100
26.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Lawless
(2013)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Darth Maul has taken over leadership of Death Watch. Though the Jedi cannot officially interfere, Obi-Wan Kenobi travels to Mandalore to rescue Satine.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Anna Graves, Sam Witwer, Katee Sackhoff
Votes: 6,970
97/100
27.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Winner
(2018)
TV-14 | 61 min | Crime, Drama
Lalo tails Mike as he attempts to track down Werner; Jimmy and Kim invoke the memory of Chuck for the Bar Association appeal hearing.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 18,604
97/100
28.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Plan and Execution
(2022)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Jimmy and Kim deal with a last-minute snag in their plan; Lalo is forced to make an unexpected move.
Director: Thomas Schnauz | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 56,445
97/100
29.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Victory and Death
(2020)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ahsoka and Rex must use their wit and skills to survive the turbulent end of the Clone Wars.
Directors: Dave Filoni, Nathaniel Villanueva | Stars: Ashley Eckstein, Dave Filoni, Dee Bradley Baker, Sam Witwer
Votes: 18,271
97/100
30.
The Bear (2022– )
Episode:
Fishes
(2023)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy, Drama
Flashback to an intense and heated Christmas dinner in the Berzatto family.
Director: Christopher Storer | Stars: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce
Votes: 18,474
97/100
31.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Connor's Wedding
(2023)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy, Drama
While Logan doles out an unsavory task ahead of his trip to meet Matsson, Connor fixates on minutiae at his wedding.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 36,181
97/100
32.
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: 7,917
97/100
33.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Papa's Goods
(2014)
TV-MA | 77 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
SAMCRO president Jax Teller takes the final steps towards fulfilling his father's legacy.
Director: Kurt Sutter | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie
Votes: 8,894
97/100
34.
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: 21,512
97/100
35.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Blackwater
(2012)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Charles Dance, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 54,668
97/100
36.
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: 74,626
97/100
37.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Ecotone
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Lawrence Hall Matheson chooses the wrong moment to check his pulse while jogging in a California "ecotone" - a cougar mauls him. Hospitalized following his seizure, an unconscious Nate ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,843
97/100
38.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
To'hajiilee
(2013)
TV-14 | 46 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: 54,837
97/100
39.
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: 34,270
97/100
40.
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
97/100
41.
Band of Brothers (2001)
Episode:
Why We Fight
(2001)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, War
As the Allies move into Germany and the war comes closer to an end, disillusionment and anger set in for Easy Company - until they stumble onto a concentration camp abandoned by the German military.
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Doug Allen, Nicholas Aaron, Eion Bailey, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 11,002
97/100
42.
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: 2,883
97/100
43.
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: 12,143
96/100
44.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
The Day Will Come When You Won't Be
(2016)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Having been brutally overpowered by Negan and his Saviors, Rick and the group kneel helplessly as they suffer heavy losses that will haunt them forever.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 44,778
96/100
45.
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: 58,949
96/100
46.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Chicanery
(2017)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Kim and Jimmy face off with Chuck and Howard at the New Mexico Bar Association hearing.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 27,785
96/100
47.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Late Editions
(2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising lead, sending Sydnor and the department into overdrive.
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 4,695
96/100
48.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Rock and Hard Place
(2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama
Still on the run, Nacho is forced to choose where his loyalties lie. Saul must decide whether he wants to remain a "friend of the cartel" after his reputation is called into question. Gus and Mike ready the team for a meet.
Director: Gordon Smith | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 33,341
96/100
49.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Beyond Life and Death
(1991)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Agent Cooper follows Windom Earle and Annie into the depths of the Black Lodge. Big Ed and Norma get a shock when Nadine suffers head trauma. Andrew and Pete unlock Eckhardt's final box and Audrey stages an act of civil disobedience.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 6,222
96/100
50.
Attack on Titan (2013–2023)
Episode:
Hero
(2019)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As Erwin's heroic charge buys Levi time to confront the Beast Titan, Armin comes up with a plan of his own that lays it all on the line.
Directors: Masashi Koizuka, Tetsurô Araki, Akitoshi Yokoyama | Stars: Yûki Kaji, Marina Inoue, Tomohisa Hashizume, Yoshimasa Hosoya
Votes: 126,677
96/100
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