Best TV Episodes of 2016
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1.
American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode:
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
(2016)
TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Tensions rise as the defense starts taking aims at racial implications in the case, and as Marcia faces an ongoing divorce and negative representation in the media.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Votes: 3,784
2.
American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode:
Manna from Heaven
(2016)
TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go across the country to acquire the Mark Fuhrman tapes.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Votes: 3,642
3.
American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode:
The Verdict
(2016)
TV-MA | 66 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Closing statements are given and the jury must decide the verdict. Effects of the verdict are highlighted for both sides, as well as the community.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Votes: 3,681
4.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Door
(2016)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sansa and Jon make plans. Arya is given another chance to prove herself. Jorah confesses a secret to Daenerys. Tyrion meets with a red priestess. Yara finds her rule tested. Bran discovers the origin of the White Walkers.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 78,020
5.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Battle of the Bastards
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 223,941
6.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Winds of Winter
(2016)
TV-MA | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Cersei and Loras Tyrell stand trial by the gods. Daenerys prepares to set sail for Westeros. Davos confronts Melisandre. Sam and Gilly arrive in the Citadel. Bran discovers a long-kept secret. Lord Frey has an uninvited guest.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington
Votes: 159,672
7.
Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode:
Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In an attempt to clear his name, Gordon steals his case file and approaches Nygma for help. Meanwhile, Penguin discovers his step-family's role in his father's death, and awakens from his conditioning.
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 3,314
8.
Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode:
Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, Selina meets an unexpected face and Barbara comes to Nygma with information about Isabella.
Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 2,469
9.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode:
Anna Mae
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Annalise starts to break under pressure and wants to escape; Frank needs to accept the things he has done; Wes is one step closer to learning about his past.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee
Votes: 2,065
10.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode:
Who's Dead?
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Annalise and Nate argue after a tip about Renee Atwood is exposed; the person under the sheet is revealed.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee
Votes: 2,978
11.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
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(2016)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mr. Robot and Elliot try to keep the peace. Fsociety releases a video honoring Uncle Sam. Darlene acts upon an old desire.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 9,075
12.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
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(2016)
TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Elliot wonders if Mr. Robot has been lying to him; Darlene attempts to do the right thing; Dom and the FBI get closer.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 8,186
13.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
Sisters
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Now that Hades and Zelena have been reunited, Hades tells Zelena about his plan to leave the underworld forever and Cora reveals information from the past that will change the lives of Regina and Zelena forever.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 1,115
14.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Episode:
I'll Be Your Mirror
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Emma and Regina work together and form a plan to trap the Evil Queen, while Snow White and David get used to life without each other. Henry anxiously prepares to take Violet to the school ... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Lynch | Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas
Votes: 942
15.
Sense8 (2015–2018)
Episode:
Happy F*cking New Year.
(2016)
TV-MA | 124 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The journey continues as these eight singular hearts and minds weave in and out of each other's lives finding deeper connections, learning darker secrets about one another and struggling to identify with more than just oneself.
Director: Lana Wachowski | Stars: Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton
Votes: 5,182
16.
Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode:
Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly
(2016)
TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An increasingly concerned Nancy looks for Barb and finds out what Jonathan's been up to. Joyce is convinced Will is trying to talk to her.
Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown
Votes: 23,911
17.
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: 27,181
18.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
Legendary
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After the numerous sacrifices the team has made since the beginning of this ride, Rip decides that it's time they each decide their own destiny and returns them to Central City a few months... See full summary »
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, Caity Lotz
Votes: 2,682
19.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Take Me Back to Hell
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
When Lucifer is framed for murder, he and Chloe must work together to clear his name and prove the identity of the true killer.
Director: Nathan Hope | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 6,438
20.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Monster
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Guilty and self-destructive, Lucifer clashes with Chloe during an investigation, leading her to team up with Dan instead. Meanwhile, Amenadiel bonds with Charlotte, and Maze takes Trixie trick-or-treating.
Director: Eagle Egilsson | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 5,775
21.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Homewrecker
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Lucifer goes to great lengths to protect his home when the owner is murdered and the new owner wants it demolished.
Director: Greg Beeman | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 4,502
22.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Bicameral Mind
(2016)
TV-MA | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Ford unveils his bold new narrative; Dolores embraces her identity; Maeve sets her plan in motion.
Director: Jonathan Nolan | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 31,779
23.
The 100 (2014–2020)
Episode:
Thirteen
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Anger and lust for vengeance and justice from the clans threatens Lexa's position. Murphy unveils new secrets about the identity of Polis. Meanwhile, a dangerous coup brews against Clarke and Lexa and their trust for each other is tested.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos
Votes: 12,777
24.
The 100 (2014–2020)
Episode:
Perverse Instantiation: Part Two
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the second half of the two-part season finale, everyone prepares for a final showdown as they begin to face the reality of their tragic situation in the epic and mind-bending conclusion.
Director: Dean White | Stars: Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos
Votes: 6,196
25.
The Magicians (2015–2020)
Episode:
Have You Brought Me Little Cakes
(2016)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Quentin and Julia are using time magic to get to Fillory, where they try to catch up with the students who are 70 years ahead of them searching for the Beast.
Director: Scott Smith | Stars: Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Arjun Gupta
Votes: 1,110
26.
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: 44,722
27.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
No Way Out
(2016)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Daryl, Abraham and Sasha face-off against the Saviors. Back at Alexandria, Rick and his group make their way through the herd.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 32,596
28.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Return 0
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 11,127
29.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
6,741
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Shaw escapes her captors, but the team is unsure of her mental state when she begins to act paranoid and reckless.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 5,260
30.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
The Day the World Went Away
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finch's number comes up when his cover identity is blown and sets off a deadly series of encounters with Samaritan's operatives.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 6,695
31.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Into the Schwarzwald
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Nick and Monroe discover the hidden treasure in the Black Forest. A figure from Rosalee's past comes back to haunt her. The hexenbiest suppression on Adalind begins to wear off. Renard, Hank, and Wu hunt down an assassin.
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 954
32.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Beginning of the End: Part 1
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Black Claw makes a strategic move against Hank that shocks everyone and sends Nick on a war path. Hadrian's Wall ramps up their investigation
Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,110
33.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Beginning of the End: Part 2
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The war with Black Claw escalates as Nick and his friends are targeted for elimination.
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,487
34.
American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode:
Battle Royale
(2016)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Wes Bentley
Votes: 3,032
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