The 100+ Must Watch Episodes of TV Ever!
by regan-walters | created - 26 Apr 2017 | updated - 18 Apr 2019 | PublicIn no particular order.
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1.
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: 41,574
The standard for television. Treads the fine line of TV and film.
2.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Lying Detective
(2017)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith - a man with a very dark secret indeed.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 28,797
3.
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: 44,739
Audience genuine reaction.
4.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Rogue Air
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When Dr. Wells reactivates the Particle Accelerator, Barry must move the imprisoned meta-humans away. To do that, he needs help, and he chooses to ask Captain Cold for it.
Director: Douglas Aarniokoski | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 7,142
Fan service at its finest
5.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Original
(2016)
TV-MA | 68 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The park staff begin to notice strange behavior from the hosts; A mysterious Man in Black roams the park, wreaking havoc.
Director: Jonathan Nolan | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 23,957
Best pilot
6.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
The Long Bright Dark
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In 2012, former detective partners Rust Cohle and Martin Hart recap one of their very first cases together involving a serial killer, back in 1995.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 28,915
7.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Chestnut
(2016)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Two guests arrive at the park with different expectations; Maeve's emotions are tweaked; The Man in Black seeks help from a condemned man.
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 18,205
8.
11.22.63 (2016)
Episode:
The Rabbit Hole
(2016)
TV-MA | 81 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
High school teacher Jake Epping is approached by his friend, Al, who has access to a portal which transports whoever uses it to the year 1960, where Al suggests Jake can avert the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: James Franco, Sarah Gadon, Cherry Jones, Lucy Fry
Votes: 4,985
Great pilot. Gives you 1960.
9.
Legion (2017–2019)
Episode:
Chapter 5
(2017)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
David faces a new threat.
Director: Tim Mielants | Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin
Votes: 4,687
10.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Crazy for You
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Caitlin brings Barry out to a karaoke bar, hoping they both meet someone new; Cisco thinks about Hartley's dangerous proposition; Henry's snooping gets him into trouble.
Director: Rob Hardy | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 5,672
Character Relationships
11.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
The Trap
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry, Caitlin, Cisco and Joe set a trap for Wells. Cisco uses himself as bait, which puts him in great danger. Meanwhile, Eddie makes a decision regarding Iris, which leaves Joe a bit unsettled.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 7,700
Tension
12.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Husbands of River Song
(2015)
TV-PG | 56 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song's squad and hurled into a chase across the galaxy.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Alex Kingston, Matt Lucas, Greg Davies
Votes: 6,410
How to fill plot holes and get away with it. Where everything could have gone wrong.
13.
Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode:
A New Napkin
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Matt prepares to cross the line, as Dex becomes more dangerous than ever and Fisk enacts his endgame.
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Joanne Whalley
Votes: 10,791
14.
Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode:
Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
(2018)
TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alice revisits her disturbing ties to Gryphons and Gargoyles, a game she and the other parents played in high school.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
Votes: 1,963
15.
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: 32,610
NOOOOOOOOOOO
16.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
One Breath
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scully's comatose body is discovered at a local hospital and her life is hanging in the balance. When Mr. X shows Mulder the high price he'd have to pay if he truly wants justice for Scully, Mulder must choose between hope and revenge.
Director: R.W. Goodwin | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Sheila Larken, Melinda McGraw
Votes: 5,220
Height of capturing the connection between two characters even when one is without the other on screen.
17.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
War of the Coprophages
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While looking for signs of alien ships in the sky above a small town, Mulder learns of a series of deaths supposedly caused by metallic cockroaches. He turns to sexy entomologist Bambi for help, which makes Scully angrily rush to his aid.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Bobbie Phillips, Raye Birk
Votes: 5,716
Perfect way to temporarily change mood of a dramatic show.
18.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Heaven Sent
(2015)
TV-PG | 55 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Trapped in a world unlike any other he has seen, the Doctor faces the greatest challenge of his many lives. One final test. And he must face it alone...
Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Jami Reid-Quarrell
Votes: 12,826
Writing. How to concentrate an episode of a TV show on a singular character in the one location technique.
19.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Humbug
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The agents search for a killer in a Florida town inhabited by sideshow performers.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Jim Rose, Wayne Grace
Votes: 5,908
When different is done right for a week.
20.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Spend
(2015)
TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Eugene is forced to step up when a run led by Glenn goes awry. Back at Alexandria, Carol uncovers a secret.
Director: Jennifer Lynch | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 13,930
How to ensure that a character death that should not have meant a whole lot sparks a genuine reaction of terror.
21.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Duet
(2017)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Music Meister sends Supergirl and the Flash to a world where life is a musical and the only way to escape is to sing and dance.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 8,453
Why can't every episode be like this? Sign of an ambitious show even if songs don't always hit or work.
22.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The North Remembers
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion arrives at King's Landing to take his father's place as Hand of the King. Stannis Baratheon plans to take the Iron Throne for his own. Robb tries to decide his next move in the war. The Night's Watch arrive at the house of Craster.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley
Votes: 34,420
23.
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: 223,994
Cinematography and directing in television at its best.
24.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Magician's Apprentice
(2015)
TV-PG | 49 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When the skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, Clara needs her friend, the Doctor. But where is he and what is he hiding from?
Director: Hettie Macdonald | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Michelle Gomez, Jami Reid-Quarrell
Votes: 6,819
How to establish new is good.
25.
Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode:
Stick
(2015)
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An important figure from Murdock's past reemerges seeking his help to battle a new enemy threatening Hell's Kitchen.
Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Vondie Curtis-Hall
Votes: 10,989
26.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Welcome to Earth-2
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Harrison, Cisco and Barry travel to Earth-2 to save Harrison's daughter. Barry assumes the role of his doppelganger, who's married to Iris. He then encounters alternate-Caitlin and alternate-Ronnie, who are Zoom's agents.
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 6,464
27.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Public Enemy
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
During an attack on the mayor's office, Ray is critically injured. Felicity is pleasantly surprised when her mother, Donna Smoak, shows up at the hospital to offer her support. With the ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 4,623
28.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Three Ghosts
(2013)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
After a fight with Cyrus Gold, aka the Acolyte, Oliver is drugged and left for dead. Determined to cure him, Felicity makes a risky decision. The cure causes Oliver to hallucinate, and what... See full summary »
Director: John Behring | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 6,447
29.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Flash Back
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
To become fast enough to beat Zoom, Barry travels back in time to consult with Dr. Wells/Eobard Thawne but incurs the wrath of a Time Wraith.
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,353
Tragic and clever.
30.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose
(1995)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A grumpy old man with psychic powers that show him how someone will die assists the agents with the hunt for a crazed killer who targets psychics. He also cryptically reveals to Mulder and Scully their own ultimate fates.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Boyle, Stuart Charno
Votes: 7,405
31.
The Trip (2010–2020)
Episode:
The Inn at Whitewell
(2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Steve has been asked to write reviews of six restaurants for a Sunday supplement and plans to use it as a holiday with his girl-friend Mischa. However she dumps him and returns to America ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Elodie Harrod
Votes: 182
32.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
(2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
The stakes continue to grow higher as paths cross; The group enacts an intricate plan as the saviors arrive in Alexandria.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs
Votes: 16,223
33.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Killer Within
(2012)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Lori goes into labour when the prison comes under attack. Michonne tries to convince Andrea to leave Woodbury.
Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus
Votes: 18,432
34.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Tricksters
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
James Jesse, a.k.a. The Trickster, once terrorized Central City twenty years ago. Now a copycat has arisen to carry on the name and resume his murderous misdeeds.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 7,118
35.
Broadchurch (2013–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2015)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Miller's son wants to give evidence at his father's trial. Miller helps Alec with his old unsolved murder case.
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky | Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Adam Wilson, Tanya Franks
Votes: 1,684
36.
Broadchurch (2013–2017)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2017)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ellie and Hardy bring in Ed Burnett for questioning. In a search of his premises, Ellie finds devastating new evidence linking him to the crime.
Director: Lewis Arnold | Stars: Andrew Buchan, Jodie Whittaker, Oskar McNamara, Julie Hesmondhalgh
Votes: 1,515
37.
Broadchurch (2013–2017)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Important pieces of evidence come to light against all the key suspects in the case.
Director: Paul Andrew Williams | Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Charlotte Beaumont, David Tennant, Olivia Colman
Votes: 1,366
38.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Invasion!
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry asks Green Arrow for help when aliens attack Central City, but when they realize that won't be enough, they bring the Legends and Supergirl in on the battle.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,349
39.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Last Day on Earth
(2016)
TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Morgan continues his search for Carol. Meanwhile, Rick and the group travel to the Hilltop with an ailing Maggie, leading to a daunting and life-changing confrontation.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 33,868
40.
Broadchurch (2013–2017)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(2017)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ellie and Hardy uncover the truth behind Trish Winterman's rape, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever.
Director: Paul Andrew Williams | Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Georgina Campbell, Lenny Henry
Votes: 1,644
Bitter sweet.
41.
The Defenders (2017)
Episode:
Worst Behavior
(2017)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.
Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones
Votes: 5,251
42.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Invincible
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Zoom unleashes an army of Earth-2 meta-humans, the leader of which is Black Canary's doppelganger, Black Siren; Joe worries when Wally goes out to help The Flash.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,142
43.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The God Complex
(2011)
TV-PG | 49 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Doctor, Amy and Rory become trapped in a hotel of horrors unable to escape and unable to find the TARDIS. The Doctor must save as many people as he can taking many twists and seeing his own worst fear.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Sarah Quintrell
Votes: 6,505
44.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Time of the Doctor
(2013)
TV-PG | 61 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Doctor's worst enemies, The Daleks, The Cybermen, The Angels and The Silence, return, as the doctor's eleventh life comes to a close, and his twelfth life begins.
Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Orla Brady, James Buller
Votes: 7,880
45.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Bury Me Here
(2017)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Things don't go as planned, when a group of Kingdommers delivers goods to the Saviors during a routine supply drop-off.
Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs
Votes: 10,658
46.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
My Name Is Oliver Queen
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Ra's al Ghul sets his plan in motion, putting everyone in danger; Oliver must decide if he is strong enough to handle his new role - and what it will mean for his team and his soul.
Director: John Behring | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 5,562
47.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Al Sah-Him
(2015)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Oliver goes through a transformation; Laurel asks Felicity and Diggle to help Nyssa face the League of Assassins.
Director: Thor Freudenthal | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 4,280
48.
Iron Fist (2017–2018)
Episode:
The Blessing of Many Fractures
(2017)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Danny faces his fear, and Colleen meets her match. Joy makes a hasty decision while Ward struggles to accept his sister's admiration.
Director: Kevin Tancharoen | Stars: Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 3,449
49.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
End Game
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder is forced to make an impossible choice, when the alien bounty hunter gives him an ultimatum - Scully's life for Samantha's.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Steven Williams, Peter Donat
Votes: 5,019
50.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Legends of Today
(2015)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When Vandal Savage attacks Kendra Saunders, Barry takes Kendra to Star City, seeking Oliver's protection; Harrison asks Jay to test a new serum to make Barry run faster.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,919
51.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
The Huntress Returns
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Helena is back to seek vengeance, but Oliver still has feeling toward her. The Arrow must stop and kill her, but at what costs? Now that several of his closest friends know about his true identity, no one is safe.
Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell, David Ramsey
Votes: 4,788
52.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Apocrypha
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder uncovers clues about a cover-up involving an alien entity and a sunken World War II aircraft. Scully pursues the man who murdered her sister.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, John Neville
Votes: 4,352
53.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Borrowing Problems from the Future
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry and Team Flash try to figure out a way to change the future to save Iris from her inevitable death. The only way for them to do that is to go back to the future. Wally West will be ... See full summary »
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 3,455
54.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The End of Time: Part Two
(2010)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
With almost everyone on Earth now recast in his image, The Master controls the Earth. He's shocked however when he realises one person hasn't changed; Donna Noble. The Doctor soon ... See full summary »
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: David Tennant, John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 7,275
The best send off an actor could ask for.
55.
Broadchurch (2013–2017)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(2017)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy are called in to investigate a serious sexual assault in the Dorset community.
Director: Paul Andrew Williams | Stars: Julie Hesmondhalgh, Steve Bennett, Olivia Colman, David Tennant
Votes: 1,831
56.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Ascension
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder and Agent Krycek are in a race against time to find and rescue abducted Scully before crazed Duane Barry can take her to what he believes to be his alien puppet masters.
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Steve Railsback, Mitch Pileggi
Votes: 5,369
57.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Red Museum
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A vegan religious cult is accused of kidnapping local teenagers for some type of ritual. Mulder and Scully begin to suspect that a different kind of conspiracy is at play when Scully sees Deep Throat's killer in town.
Director: Win Phelps | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Paul Sand, Steve Eastin
Votes: 4,911
58.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Flashpoint
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Reverse-Flash taunts The Flash and warns of repercussions if Barry continues to forget his old life. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide whether to live as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,790
59.
Luke Cage (2016–2018)
Episode:
Moment of Truth
(2016)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi
Votes: 4,711
60.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Waters of Mars
(2009)
TV-PG | 62 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a Mars base the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.
Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: David Tennant, Lindsay Duncan, Peter O'Brien, Aleksandar Mikic
Votes: 7,270
61.
Iron Fist (2017–2018)
Episode:
Bar the Big Boss
(2017)
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Ward receives an offer with strings attached. Davos advocates for an extreme solution and a deadly duel gets personal.
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 3,413
62.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Fast Lane
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry tries to team up with Dr. Harrison but finds out Harrison prefers working alone. The Flash fights a new meta-human. Iris researches her brother's drag racing. Dr. Harrison starts stealing Barry's speed.
Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 4,222
63.
Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode:
New York's Finest
(2016)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Trapped face-to-face with the Punisher, Daredevil wrestles with the morality of vigilante justice. Meanwhile, Foggy and Karen work to save the firm.
Director: Marc Jobst | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal
Votes: 12,724
64.
Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode:
Guilty as Sin
(2016)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Crime, Drama
As the firm's trial spins out of control, a figure from Murdock's past returns to deliver shocking revelations about the future of Hell's Kitchen.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal
Votes: 9,056
65.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Tithonus
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A rookie agent asks for Scully's help in proving that a quaint crime scene photographer is a serial killer. With some help from a bored Mulder, Scully discovers the man's actual dark secret. And an old prophecy regarding Scully comes true.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Ruccolo
Votes: 3,723
66.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
Time of Death
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Oliver brings Sara into the Arrow team. Watching Oliver and Diggle spar with Sara and talk old scars, Felicity starts to feel left out. The team is investigating a villain named William ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Copus | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 4,781
67.
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: 27,188
68.
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: 50,844
69.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Night Lands
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Arya makes friends with Gendry. Tyrion tries to take control of the Small Council. Theon arrives at his home, Pyke, in order to persuade his father into helping Robb with the war. Jon tries to investigate Craster's secret.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 32,623
70.
Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode:
The Fallen
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Ra's al Ghul finally makes Oliver an offer he can't refuse. The team joins Oliver on his journey to Nanda Parbat where a heartbroken Felicity decides to take matters into her own hands.
Director: Antonio Negret | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland
Votes: 4,793
71.
Legion (2017–2019)
Episode:
Chapter 7
(2017)
TV-MA | 46 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
David tries to find a way out of his predicament.
Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin
Votes: 4,821
72.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Children
(2014)
R | 65 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon makes an important decision. Daenerys experiences new consequences. Brienne and Podrick have an unexpected encounter. Bran achieves a goal, while Tyrion makes an important discovery.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 51,842
73.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Attack on Central City
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Grodd and his army bring their battle to Earth-1, which the team must find a way to stop.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 3,302
74.
Preacher (2016–2019)
Episode:
Pilot
(2016)
TV-MA | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A preacher heads out on a journey to combat the supernatural evil that just decimated his Texas hometown.
Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths
Votes: 4,722
75.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Pandorica Opens
(2010)
TV-PG | 49 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
River Song returns to deliver The Doctor a serious warning from his allies: the mythical Pandorica, said to contain the most feared creature in the entire Universe, is opening.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Arthur Darvill
Votes: 8,205
76.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(2013)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Luther investigates a case of a fetishist who is murdering women which is similar to an unsolved case from the 1980s. The team attempt to catch the copycat killer, whose murderous spree has only just started.
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Dermot Crowley, Idris Elba, Warren Brown, Rachel Hankey
Votes: 2,670
77.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Poison Sky
(2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
With planet Earth choking under the poison sky, the Doctor must stop the Sontarans' threat to the planet.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Freema Agyeman, Billie Piper
Votes: 6,749
78.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hardhome
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 108,157
79.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Conquer
(2015)
TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Daryl and Aaron cross paths with Morgan. Back at the safe-zone, the people of Alexandria decide what to do with Rick, as a new danger emerges.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 18,471
80.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Mother's Mercy
(2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stannis arrives at Winterfell. Tyrion runs Meereen as Daario and Jorah go after Daenerys. Jaime and Myrcella leave Dorne. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. Cersei confesses her sins.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 47,007
81.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Rupture
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Just as Wells comes up with a plan to defeat Zoom, Zoom returns hellbent on destroying Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco has a vision of his brother, and Iris comes to terms with her feelings.
Director: Armen V. Kevorkian | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 5,320
82.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Twice as Far
(2016)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
With medicine running low, Denise goes on a supply with Daryl and Rosita. Meanwhile, Eugene tries to prove himself to Abraham.
Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 11,286
83.
Preacher (2016–2019)
Episode:
See
(2016)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jesse tries to be a "good preacher", not knowing that a mysterious duo is after him.
Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths
Votes: 3,165
84.
Preacher (2016–2019)
Episode:
Sundowner
(2016)
TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jesse comes face-to-face with Deblanc and Fiore, then learns more about the entity that resides in his body.
Director: Guillermo Navarro | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths
Votes: 2,855
85.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Forest of the Dead
(2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
With the library darkening, the Doctor takes on the Vashta Nerada while figuring out what links River Song to his future. Meanwhile, Donna finds out the mystery of Dr. Moon and the Girl.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Alex Kingston, Colin Salmon
Votes: 11,104
86.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Fast Enough
(2015)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
With the Particle Accelerator back online, Barry can go back in time to stop Eobard Thawne on the night of his mother's murder fifteen years ago.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 13,195
87.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Big Bang
(2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Pandorica opened, silence fell, and now planet Earth is left alone in the universe. Jumping through time, the doctor must figure out a way to bring back those who never were and save his friends from the collapse of reality.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Arthur Darvill
Votes: 8,428
88.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Remember
(2015)
TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Scarred from their experiences in the outside world, the group struggles to adapt to the normality of the Alexandria Safe-Zone.
Director: Greg Nicotero | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 12,561
89. The Trip to Spain (2017)
Unrated | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Europe. This time they're in Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way.
Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan
Votes: 6,429 | Gross: $1.16M
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90.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Anasazi
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder receives an encrypted computer tape containing the defense department's top secret files on extraterrestrial life and becomes a target. Scully takes him to a Navajo family that unearthed a buried secret to decipher the files.
Director: R.W. Goodwin | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Donat, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Votes: 5,501
91.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Poor Yorick
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music
Despite their feud, the Lyons decide to collaborate on a project that will benefit both companies; Lucious wants to make Vernon disappear.
Director: Danny Strong | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 437
92.
Luke Cage (2016–2018)
Episode:
Blowin' Up the Spot
(2016)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.
Director: Magnus Martens | Stars: Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Erik LaRay Harvey
Votes: 3,477
93.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Fallout
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After the nuclear explosion separates Ronnie and Dr. Stein, Barry and the team believe both men are safe. Barry gets some important information about time travel.
Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett
Votes: 6,204
94.
Preacher (2016–2019)
Episode:
El Valero
(2016)
TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
In a fierce gun battle Jesse faces off against Quincannon and the Meat Men to protect his church, while Tulip tries to save a friend.
Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths
Votes: 2,132
95.
Iron Fist (2017–2018)
Episode:
Eight Diagram Dragon Palm
(2017)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Danny makes a shocking discovery and a radical pricing proposal; Colleen's extracurricular activities go viral; Ward issues a stern warning.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 3,758
96.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Paradox
(2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Barry discovers that the effects from Flashpoint are greater than he thought. In the meantime, he meets his new co-worker who has an immediate disdain for him.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 4,437
97.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Doctor Dances
(2005)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The gas mask zombies are on the rise as the plague spreads across war-torn London.
Director: James Hawes | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Albert Valentine, Florence Hoath
Votes: 9,591
98.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Beyond the Sea
(1994)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scully believes that the psychic predictions of a death row inmate are the only hope in the kidnapping of two college students.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Brad Dourif, Don S. Davis
Votes: 7,169
99.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Shapes
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A creature, possibly from Native American lore, is suspected of killing a man, bringing Mulder and Scully to the Indian reservation where the attack occurred in order to uncover its identity.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Ty Miller, Michael Horse
Votes: 5,359
100.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Total Rickall
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Smith house is locked down after parasites threaten to take over the world by multiplying through flashbacks.
Directors: Juan Jose Meza-Leon, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 20,748
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