Highest Rated Season Finales
by OsirisWolf | created - 18 May 2012 | updated - 27 May 2013 | PublicIMDB's highest rated SEASON finales. (May also include series finales). Criteria is as follows:
1.Fiction only
2.The show must be rated with at least 7.0 stars overall
3.The episode must get at least a 9.0
4.Must have at least 100 votes to make the list
5.Episodes with more votes will outrank episodes with tying ratings; there are four tiers: 100-499, 500-999, 1,000-1,999, and 2,000+ votes
(6.List constructed from IMDB's Best TV Series List which requires a minimum of 5,000 votes)
List may or may not be up to date, but probably not.
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1.
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: 74,634
Season 4 Episode 13
2,722 votes
Breaking Bad: 9.4 Stars
2.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Wilson's Heart
(2008)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery
The team works to save someone close to a central character's heart. The key is inside House's head, but he is in a bad way himself.
Director: Katie Jacobs | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 10,497
Season 4 Episode 16 - Year of the writers strike
2,531 votes
House M.D.: 8.7 Stars
3.
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: 13,344
Season 3 Episode 22
4,643 votes
Lost: 8.4 Stars
4.
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: 36,832
Season 3 Episode 13
2,200 votes
Breaking Bad: 9.4 Stars
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: 15,749
Season 4 Episode 12
3,579 votes
Dexter: 9.1 Stars
6.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After discovering a sailboat just offshore containing Desmond, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others". Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button".
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox
Votes: 8,432
Season 2 Episode 24
2,587 votes
Lost: 8.4 Stars
7.
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: 40,618
Season 2 Episode 3
6,565 votes
Sherlock: 9.2 Stars
8.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Exodus: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The castaways on the raft are surprised at sea by something unexpected. Meanwhile, remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch, and a visitor to the encampment might be a threat to Claire's infant son.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 7,748
Season 1 Episode 24
2,107 votes
Lost: 8.4 Stars
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: 12,285
Season 5 Episode 12
2,911 votes
Six Feet Under: 8.9 Stars
10.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Incident: Part 1
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Jack and Sayid's plan faces resistance from Sawyer, Juliet, and Kate. Locke, Richard, Ben, and The Others reach Jacob at the Foot of the Statue.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson
Votes: 6,992
Season 5 Episode 16
2,608 votes
Lost: 8.4 Stars
11.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Kill Them All
(2010)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
An epic battle between Spartacus and his gladiator brothers, against Batiatus and his Guards.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett
Votes: 6,751
Season 1 Episode 13
2,105 votes
Spartacus: Vengeance: 8.7 Stars
12.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Fire and Blood
(2011)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 44,413
Season 1 Episode 10
3,971 votes
Game of Thrones: 9.4 Stars
13.
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: 12,149
Season 1 Episode 12
2,159 votes
Dexter: 9.1 Stars
14.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Valar Morghulis
(2012)
TV-MA | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley
Votes: 38,438
Season 2 Episode 10
4,225 votes
Game Of Thrones: 9.4 Stars
15.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Both Sides Now
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery
House and his team treat a patient who had his brain split in half, now it seems like one side of his brain is causing some health/behavioral issues. House plays games with Cuddy over the ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 5,904
Season 5 Episode 24
1,792 votes
House M.D.: 8.7 Stars
16.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
No Reason
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery
An old patient of House comes back and seeks revenge upon him in the form of gunshot.
Director: David Shore | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 5,845
Season 2 Episode 24
1,620 votes
House M.D.: 8.7 Stars
17.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Help Me
(2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery
Cuddy, House and members of the team join forces with a search-and-rescue team to provide much-needed medical attention at the scene of an emergency.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 5,390
Season 6 Episode 21
1,487 votes
House M.D.: 8.7 Stars
18.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Sacrifice
(2013)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Oliver awakens to find himself Malcolm Merlyn's prisoner. He manages to escape and away with help from Digg. Malcolm accelerates his timetable as a result. Felicity is questioned by Det. ... See full summary »
Director: David Barrett | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell, David Ramsey
Votes: 8,369
Season 1 Episode 23
1,285 votes
Arrow: 8.1 Stars
19.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
ABQ
(2009)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. She leaves with the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse blames himself for Jane's death and goes into rehab.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,288
Season 2 Episode 13
1,586 votes
Breaking Bad: 9.4 Stars
20.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Name of the Doctor
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Doctor's friends are being kidnapped, which leads him to the fields of Trenzalore, where his greatest secret will be revealed and Clara's mystery will be solved.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Alex Kingston, Richard E. Grant
Votes: 8,627
Season 7 Episode 14
1,052 votes
Doctor Who: 8.7 Stars
21.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
Sacrifice
(2013)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sam and Dean capture Crowley to finish the trials and close the gates of Hell. Castiel and Metatron continue the trials to close the gates of Heaven. Sam is left with a huge decision.
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard
Votes: 5,979
Season 8 Episode 23
837 votes
Supernatural: 8.5 Stars
22.
The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
Episode:
Graduation
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Season finale: It's Graduation Day. Damon's life is in danger and Elena faces an epic confrontation. Plus, Stefan discovers a horrifying clue to the mystery surrounding Silas.
Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. McQueen
Votes: 2,641
Season 4 Episode 23
563 votes
The Vampire Diaries: 8.0 Stars
23.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
Episode:
The Bitter End
(2011)
TV-MA | 63 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Batiatus seeks vengeance for all that has befallen him, retaining his gladiators and Solonius in the cause. The new arena opens, promising a spectacle of combat and blood.
Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare
Votes: 2,775
Season 1 Episode 6
735 votes
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: 8.8 Stars
24.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
-30-
(2008)
TV-MA | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,766
Season 5 Episode 10
745 votes
The Wire: 9.5 Stars
25.
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
Season 4 Episode 13
721 votes
The Wire: 9.5 Stars
26.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
God Mode
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Reese and Finch team up with surprising allies in a race to save The Machine from Root and the mysterious international organization, Decima, who have both re-emerged with dangerous agendas.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 4,534
Season 2 Episode 22
490 votes
Person of Interest: 8.3 Stars
27.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Game of Checkers
(1997)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After a visit with his sons, Schillinger realizes he needs to get paroled. He convinces McManus to let him return to Em City with the condition that he leaves Beecher alone. Beecher comes ... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,787
Season 1 Episode 8
251 votes
Oz: 9.0 Stars
28.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Exeunt Omnes
(2003)
TV-MA | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Querns is appointed the new warden of Oz. Brass attempts to get famous for a day. Tim tries to change the mindset of Said's murderer. Cyril is finally executed. Keller brings Tobias back to Oz for good.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,264
Season 6 Episode 8
317 votes
Oz: 9.0 Stars
29.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Escape from Oz
(1998)
TV-MA | 68 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the Season Two finale, Wittlesey is transferred to general population and replaced by Karl Metzger, a Nazi. Mack and another Aryan try to escape through Busmalis and Rebadow's hole. Hill... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,292
Season 2 Episode 8
247 votes
Oz: 9.0 Stars
30.
Revenge (2011–2015)
Episode:
Truth: Part 2
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A heartbreaking death forces Emily to evaluate her quest for revenge.
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Madeleine Stowe, Emily VanCamp, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny
Votes: 1,118
Season 2 Episode 22
267 votes
Revenge: 8.1 Stars
31.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Bloody Harlan
(2011)
TV-MA | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The bad blood between the Bennetts and the Crowders reaches its boiling point and results in bloodshed, and Loretta returns from Lexington to avenge her father's death.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 2,115
Season 2 Episode 13
267 votes
Justified: 8.8 Stars
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