Best episodes ever [Drama]
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1.
Band of Brothers (2001)
Episode:
Points
(2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History, War
As the Germans surrender, it appears that the hard days for Easy Company are over when they are stationed in Austria. However, they soon learn that those soldiers without enough service points will be sent to fight in Japan.
Director: Mikael Salomon | Stars: Nicholas Aaron, Doug Allen, David Andrews, Eion Bailey
Votes: 8,519
2.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pine Barrens
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 15,681
3.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Wire
(2002)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon takes care of Omar's man Brandon but Wallace, who saw Brandon in the arcade, isn't too comfortable when he sees what they've done to him. Avon gives D'Angelo and Wallace a bonus for ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,607
4.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Sentencing
(2002)
TV-MA | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Due to the camera at Orlando's, the detail gather enough information to arrest Avon and many of his people, but, with Wallace dead, they are unable to bring charges against Stringer, who's ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,733
5.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Port in a Storm
(2003)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The detail has a setback. Russell and Bunk revisit Philly, looking for evidence. Brother Mouzone talks with Stringer Bell regarding their agreement, leaving Bell to contend with Avon ... See full summary »
Director: Robert F. Colesberry | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 5,069
6.
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
7.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Deadwood
(2004)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, History
After executing his last act of justice as a Montana marshal, Seth Bullock relocates to a gold-mining camp known as Deadwood in Dakota Territory, where he and partner Sol Star look to start... See full summary »
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 3,127
8.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Here Was a Man
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim. Garret's wife, Alma, prevails on Calamity Jane and Wild Bill for help with the claim issue. Hickok's respect for Bullock grows and, ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,352
9.
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
10.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Every Man for Himself
(2006)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Others perform a sadistic medical procedure on Sawyer in order to prevent him from causing any more mischief.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 5,587
11.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Constant Throb
(2006)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,433
12.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For
(2006)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, History
Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,486
13.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Two-Headed Beast
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,658
14.
Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Episode:
Pie-lette
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Ned uses his unique powers to bring his childhood crush, Chuck, back to life and solve her murder. But he is also forced to keep his distance from her, because if he touches her, she will be dead forever.
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale
Votes: 1,326
15.
Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Episode:
Pigeon
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Emerson, Ned and Chuck are on a case of stolen jewelry goods, and solving a murder/suicide case, as well as finding out about a missing prisoner.
Director: Adam Kane | Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale
Votes: 857
16.
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: 8,191
17.
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: 13,235
18.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
Mud Bowl
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport
A chemical spill forces Coach Taylor and the Panthers to seek another facility in which to play the crucial State semifinal game.
Director: David Boyd | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles, Zach Gilford
Votes: 835
19.
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: 6,491
20.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Man Behind the Curtain
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
As Ben takes Locke to see Jacob and reveal the island's secrets, Ben's background on the island is exposed--as well as what happened to the Dharma Initiative.
Director: Bobby Roth | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 7,080
21.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Through the Looking Glass: Part 1
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 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. The plan to blow up the group of Others who invade the camp fails.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 13,342
22.
Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011)
Episode:
Home Front
(2007)
TV-PG | 41 min | Drama
By the end of summer, Nora has not heard from Justin in Iraq for three weeks. Kitty takes a break from campaigning to be with her family, and they insist on taking her out on her birthday. Sarah has sex with Joe, but what does it mean?
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Dave Annable, Maxwell Perry Cotton, Kerris Dorsey, Sally Field
Votes: 143
23.
Cane (2007)
Episode:
Brotherhood
(2007)
48 min | Drama
Alex is under extreme pressure from all sides as the police tighten in on him and Santo over Quinones murder and the uncovering and exposure by Joe Samuels of Senator Barnes sexual ... See full summary »
Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Nestor Carbonell, Polly Walker, Paola Turbay
Votes: 32
24.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Cat's in the Bag...
(2008)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After their first drug deal goes terribly wrong, Walt and Jesse are forced to deal with a corpse and a prisoner. Meanwhile, Skyler grows suspicious of Walt's activities.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 31,599
25.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crazy Handful of Nothin'
(2008)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With the side effects and cost of his treatment mounting, Walt demands that Jesse finds a wholesaler to buy their drugs - which lands him in trouble.
Director: Bronwen Hughes | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,185
26.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2008)
TV-14 | 82 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After a plane from Hamburg returns with no survivors, FBI agent Olivia Dunham goes after the only person that might shed some light on the incident - a scientist that has been in a mental hospital for the last 17 years.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Kirk Acevedo
Votes: 4,880
27.
Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Episode:
Bad Habits
(2008)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Ned, Chuck, and Emerson go to Olive's nunnery to solve a murder. However, Olive is nervous that she will reveal to Chuck the secret identity of her real mother.
Director: Peter O'Fallon | Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale
Votes: 665
28.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Journey's End
(2008)
TV-PG | 63 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In the wake of Davros' threat to destroy the existence of the Universe itself, the Doctor's companions unite to stop the Dalek empire. Which one will die by the prophecies and what will the fate be for the Doctor?
Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman
Votes: 9,628
29.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Balm
(2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
While the repo business proves more fruitful than the club ever imagined, ATF Agent Stahl gets up close and personal with the MC. Meanwhile, tension between Jax and Clay forces Gemma to make a tough decision.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 3,156
30.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
4 Days Out
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse become stranded out in the middle of the desert after cooking more crystal.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,901
31.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Daybreak: Part 2
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A stripped down Galactica attacks the Cylon's Colony ship in the hopes of rescuing Hera. The meaning of the shared dream in the Opera House on Kobol is revealed. Sam Anders is moved in his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 3,122
32.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Shut the Door. Have a Seat
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 5,102
33.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Broken
(2009)
TV-14 | 89 min | Drama, Mystery
House fights his doctors, the staff and his fellow patients when he's forced to stay in the psychiatric hospital under threat of permanently losing his medical license.
Director: Katie Jacobs | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Robert Sean Leonard, Franka Potente, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Votes: 9,727
34.
Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode:
The Son
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport
Just as the East Dillon Lions start to perform as a team, the town of Dillon is rocked with the news of the death of Matt's dad. Coach & Mrs Taylor and Julie all do their part to help Matt ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons
Votes: 1,053
35.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Half Measures
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Against Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. Meanwhile a tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 32,552
36.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Full Measure
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse has disappeared and Walt is in big trouble with Gus. So Gus rehires Gale to learn from Walt's cooking so that they can dispose of Walt once and for all.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 36,829
37.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Sunset
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Heisenberg's organized and practical assistant Gale greatly aids his work in Gus's lab. Hank finally tracks the RV back to Jesse, as a concerned Walt finds any way to erase the evidence.
Director: John Shiban | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 27,245
38.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Boardwalk Empire
(2010)
TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama
In 1920 Atlantic City, politician Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson makes arrangements to operate a liquor smuggling business during the early days of Prohibition. His driver, Jimmy Darmody, wishes to prove his usefulness.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 4,885
39.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Nights in Ballygran
(2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
Nucky makes preparations for the annual Celtic Day dinner on St. Patrick's Day, and Jimmy tries to get Pearl through the trauma of her disfigurement with drugs,
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,562
40.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Vincent and the Doctor
(2010)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Doctor and Amy travel back in time to meet Vincent Van Gogh and face an invisible monster that only the painter can see.
Director: Jonny Campbell | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Tony Curran, Nik Howden
Votes: 12,712
41.
Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode:
Death and All His Friends
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Cristina and Meredith's surgical skills are put to the ultimate test.
Director: Rob Corn | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson
Votes: 4,028
42.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
White Tulip
(2010)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The Fringe team investigate a train full of people who died in a mysterious way. Olivia and the others then meet the astrophysicist who was responsible for the "experiment" and who can reset the time.
Director: Thomas Yatsko | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 3,660
43.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
The Entire History of You
(2011)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything they do, see and hear. You need never forget a face again - but is that always a good thing?
Director: Brian Welsh | Stars: Toby Kebbell, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Cullen, Amy Beth Hayes
Votes: 64,800
44.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
Ham Sandwich
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia helps Bishop with his divorce and custody settlement, and helps Kalinda after she is subpoenaed to appear in front of a grand jury. Meanwhile, Eli changes Peter's campaign strategy to appeal to white, middle-class voters.
Director: Griffin Dunne | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 645
45.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Salud
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,719
46.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crawl Space
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 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: 40,799
47.
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: 74,631
48.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Georgia Peaches
(2011)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
Jimmy's supporters fail to break up Chalky's strikers and negotiations fail as Margaret thinks she can buy Emily's recovery and Manny Horvitz exacts revenge.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,066
49.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Baelor
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 50,892
50.
Treme (2010–2013)
Episode:
Slip Away
(2011)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Music
Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie tries composing; Aunt Mimi gets a track from rapper Mannie Fresh, while Davis discovers a new... See full summary »
Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, India Ennenga
Votes: 213
51.
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: 2,700
52.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Vest
(2011)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saul finds Carrie hospitalized and manic, but realizes her chaotic theories have merit; before his congressional campaign begins, Brody takes his family on a weekend trip to Gettysburg.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,452
53.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Laying Pipe
(2012)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie
Votes: 4,711
54.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Letters of Transit
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the future, the Observers rule and humans that survived the purge serve them. There are still a small number of people fighting for the resistance, and one of them has discovered one of ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 2,953
55.
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: 54,670
56.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
The Dream Team
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm launch a plan to bankrupt Lockhart Gardner, Alicia's discovery of an uncashed check puts Kalinda in more danger, and Eli urges Jackie to apologize to Alicia over the old house.
Director: Robert King | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 689
57.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
We Just Decided To
(2012)
TV-MA | 72 min | Drama
Will's professional idealism is put to the test with his new news team when they are first to cover the Deep Horizon platform oil spill.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 3,835
58.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
A Scandal in Belgravia
(2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 41,612
59.
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: 40,617
60.
Political Animals (2012)
Episode:
Pilot
(2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
In this new series, Sigourney Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and current secretary of state, who lets a hungry journalist (Carla Gugino) follow her.
Director: Greg Berlanti | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan
Votes: 353
61.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Choice
(2012)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie must decide what her heart really wants. Brody shares a drink with Faber to discuss the future of his family. Saul is tasked with a secret mission and Quinn makes a decision that may change everything.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 4,731
62.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Q&A
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brody finds himself prisoner again, but this time it's on American soil. Meanwhile, Carrie is forced to play second fiddle after her rash judgment call at the hotel as Estes is busy keeping Jessica off their trail.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,917
63.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Margate Sands
(2012)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
After promising Rothstein Mellon's distillery, Masseria is persuaded to withdraw his support for Gyp, and Margaret finds an abortionist in Brooklyn.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 2,984
64.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Identity Crisis
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch and Mr. Reese are going after a person who seems to be leading a double life. However, they soon realize there are 2 people with the same social security number; one of whom is in danger and one who's an impostor.
Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 3,261
65.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In 2036 the Observers have begun terraforming the earth. Walter has a plan to defeat them but his capture by the Observers may be problematic. Peter searches for Olivia who is encased in amber to reunite his family
Directors: Miguel Sapochnik, Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Jasika Nicole, John Noble
Votes: 2,280
66.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
What to My Wondering Eyes
(2012)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas with the Bravermans brings the family closer together.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 257
67.
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: 117,713
68.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
For Immediate Release
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama
As the firm prepares to go public, Don and Pete's actions cause them to lose two huge clients. However, Roger uses a new connection to put them in position to gain their biggest client ever.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,662
69.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Favors
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama
Don is preoccupied with keeping Sylvia's son from being drafted, Peggy has a rat in her apartment, Don and Ted bury the hatchet, Pete has a problem with his mother's new nurse, and Sally makes an accidental discovery about her father.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,400
70.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
Because You're My Sister
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Jasmine and Crosby celebrate their anniversary and receive exciting news while Julia and Joel plan a family event.
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 237
71.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
Hitting the Fan
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Will finds out that Alicia and Cary are leaving the firm, he fires them and sets out to destroy them before they can get their new firm off the ground.
Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 1,885
72.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
The Decision Tree
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While her firm debates whether to invite Peter to their Christmas party, Alicia comes into a potential unexpected windfall from a former client.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 922
73.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Day of the Doctor
(2013)
TV-PG | 77 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Matt Smith, David Tennant, John Hurt, Christopher Eccleston
Votes: 19,822
74.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Decoy
(2013)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Drew Thompson is now in custody of the marshals, but can Raylan get him out of Harlan before Theo Tonin and Boyd's men can get their hands on them?
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,771
75.
Rectify (2013–2016)
Episode:
Plato's Cave
(2013)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
Women come at men. Jon calls on the local D.A. to talk about a retrial, and she bares her teeth. Daniel and his mother visit a big box store and, as they leave, they're ambushed by a TV ... See full summary »
Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, J. Smith-Cameron, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 714
76.
Rectify (2013–2016)
Episode:
Jacob's Ladder
(2013)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama
Can Daniel make it on the outside? His mother asks him to help her redo the kitchen, he explains his perceptions to Jon and calls on Amantha at her new place - they go for a walk. He buys a... See full summary »
Director: Ray McKinnon | Stars: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, J. Smith-Cameron, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 777
77.
Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode:
A Coffin That Small
(2013)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Drama
Kelly pushes to get Peter on the Rescue Squad, while chewing out Casey for being around Darden's widow. A tragedy strikes the fire crew. There is a shooting at the firehouse. Herrmann tries to reconnect with his family.
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German
Votes: 711
78.
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode:
Chapter 22
(2014)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama
It becomes personal when Tusk hits the Underwood pair with a scandal. Freddy and his restaurant will be involved in it all.
Director: Jodie Foster | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Michel Gill
Votes: 4,552
79.
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: 7,126
80.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Waterloo
(2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
Don and Peggy prepare to pitch to Burger Chef, one day after the Apollo Moon Landing. Meanwhile, a power struggle in the firm between Sterling and Cutler leaves Don's future hanging in the balance.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,713
81.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Listen
(2014)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When ghosts of past and future crowd into their lives, The Doctor and Clara are thrown into an adventure that takes them to the very end of the universe.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, Remi Gooding
Votes: 8,899
82.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
The Locked Room
(2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cohle and Martin finally get a new wind in the case and can confirm a suspect. Martin's mistress gets on with somebody else leaving him furious. Cohle's theory becomes increasingly more convincing than ever.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 24,125
83.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
Just Like at Home
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Julia leans on her siblings for support during this trying time with Joel. Jasmine, Crosby, Jabbar, and the baby all move in with Zeek and Camille while their house is under repair because ... See full summary »
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 164
84.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
The Pontiac
(2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Haddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 207
85.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
Dramatics, Your Honor
(2014)
TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia agrees to a deposition with Nelson Dubeck, Will struggles to find a winning theory as he defends an accused killer, and Kalinda has new doubts about her future with Lockhart Gardner.
Director: Brooke Kennedy | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Alan Cumming
Votes: 1,536
86.
Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)
Episode:
Closer Than Sisters
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
Director: Coky Giedroyc | Stars: Reeve Carney, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Rory Kinnear
Votes: 3,554
87.
Outlander (2014– )
Episode:
Rent
(2014)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Claire goes on the road with Dougal as he collects rents from the tenants. She meets the clans solicitor who is riding with them. She also becomes aware of Dougal's involvement in trying to raise money for the Jacobite rebellion.
Director: Brian Kelly | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish
Votes: 5,745
88.
Outlander (2014– )
Episode:
The Wedding
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Marriage to a Scot seems to be the only legal way out to save Claire from falling into the paws of Black Jack Randall.
Director: Anna Foerster | Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish
Votes: 7,090
89.
Masters of Sex (2013–2016)
Episode:
Fight
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Romance
Virginia unearths Masters' troubled childhood during a secret rendezvous.
Director: Michael Apted | Stars: Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Teddy Sears
Votes: 949
90.
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
91.
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: 21,511
92.
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: 6,857
93.
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
94.
Manhattan (2014–2015)
Episode:
The Gun Model
(2014)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, History, War
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Chernus, Christopher Denham, Alexia Fast
Votes: 255
95.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Faith and Despondency
(2014)
TV-MA | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Sons MC deal with heartache internally and conflict within the organization at large.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie
Votes: 3,375
96.
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: 14,452
97.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Run
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
While Rebecca must once again defend ACN during a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the aftermath of the DOD leak; Charlie and Leona deal with a hostile takeover; Sloan ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,626
98.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Oh Shenandoah
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
Shocking information regarding the source comes to light in the fight for Will's freedom.
Director: Paul Lieberstein | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 2,241
99.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
What Kind of Day Has It Been
(2014)
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama
The team looks forward as they mourn the loss of a coworker.
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 2,013
100.
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: 6,539
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