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Ranker's the Best Single Episodes in TV History, Ranked - Page 2

"This list enters the eclectic universe of television masterpieces. Our handpicked selection spans the spectrum of emotions that are the hallmark of engaging TV series. Beyond mere title listings, we explore the finer details of each episode. Whether it's the tense drama of "Ozymandias" on Breaking Bad, the inane humor of "The Contest" on Seinfeld, or the horrific premise of The Walking Dead's pilot, these chapters are the epitome of memorable. Unearthing the reasons for their acclaim, their impact on larger story arcs, and the moments that made each episode a standout, we offer nibbles to whet your appetite for exceptional programming.
Building on insights from formidable TV critics and seasoned experts, this collection sheds light on the elements that have elevated certain episodes to iconic status. An exploration of narrative aesthetics, character arcs, plot twists, and striking deliverances, we spotlight the attributes that have earned these episodes the badge of unforgettable."
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Firefly: "Serenity" (S1,E1)
Firefly: "Serenity" (S1,E1)
41
Doctor Who: "Vincent and the Doctor" (S5,E10)
Doctor Who: "Vincent and the Doctor" (S5,E10)
42
M*A*S*H: "Abyssinia, Henry" (S3,E24)
M*A*S*H: "Abyssinia, Henry" (S3,E24)
43
The Twilight Zone: "Time Enough at Last" (S1,E8)
The Twilight Zone: "Time Enough at Last" (S1,E8)
44
The Sopranos: "Pine Barrens" (S3,E11)
The Sopranos: "Pine Barrens" (S3,E11)
45
Lost: "The Constant" (S4,E5)
Lost: "The Constant" (S4,E5)
46
Star Trek: "City on the Edge of Forever" (S1,E28)
Star Trek: "City on the Edge of Forever" (S1,E28)
47
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "The Body" (S5,E16)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "The Body" (S5,E16)
48
Doctor Who: "The Day of the Doctor"
Doctor Who: "The Day of the Doctor"
49
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Hush" (S4,E10)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Hush" (S4,E10)
50
Game of Thrones: "The Dance of Dragons" (S5,E9)
Game of Thrones: "The Dance of Dragons" (S5,E9)
51
The Twilight Zone: "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" (S1,E22)
The Twilight Zone: "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" (S1,E22)
52
House: "House's Head" (S4,E15)
House: "House's Head" (S4,E15)
53
Firefly: "Objects in Space" (S1,E14)
Firefly: "Objects in Space" (S1,E14)
54
The Simpsons: "Cape Feare" (S5,E2)
The Simpsons: "Cape Feare" (S5,E2)
55
SpongeBob Squarepants: "Band Geeks" (S2,E15b)
SpongeBob Squarepants: "Band Geeks" (S2,E15b)
56
Parks and Recreation: "Pawnee Rangers" (S4,E4)
Parks and Recreation: "Pawnee Rangers" (S4,E4)
57
Seinfeld: The Marine Biologist" (S5,E14)
Seinfeld: The Marine Biologist" (S5,E14)
58
The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror VI" (S7,E6)
The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror VI" (S7,E6)
59
Doctor Who: "Silence in the Library" (S4,E8)
Doctor Who: "Silence in the Library" (S4,E8)
60
The Office: "Basketball" (S1,E5)
The Office: "Basketball" (S1,E5)
61
The Walking Dead: "The Grove" (S4,E14)
The Walking Dead: "The Grove" (S4,E14)
62
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Darmok" (S5,E2)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Darmok" (S5,E2)
63
Star Trek: The Original Series: "Mirror, Mirror" (S2,E4)
Star Trek: The Original Series: "Mirror, Mirror" (S2,E4)
64
Family Guy: "Blue Harvest" (S6,E1)
Family Guy: "Blue Harvest" (S6,E1)
65
Doctor Who: "The Girl in the Fireplace" (S2,E4)
Doctor Who: "The Girl in the Fireplace" (S2,E4)
66
Breaking Bad: "ABQ" (S2,E13)
Breaking Bad: "ABQ" (S2,E13)
67
Futurama: "Roswell That Ends Well" (S3,E19)
Futurama: "Roswell That Ends Well" (S3,E19)
68
Supernatural: "Baby" (S11,E4)
Supernatural: "Baby" (S11,E4)
69
Friends: "The One With the Embryos" (S4,E12)
Friends: "The One With the Embryos" (S4,E12)
70
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "The Inner Light" (S5,E25)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "The Inner Light" (S5,E25)
71
Lost: "Walkabout" (S1,E4)
Lost: "Walkabout" (S1,E4)
72
The Office: "Booze Cruise" (S2,E11)
The Office: "Booze Cruise" (S2,E11)
73
Community: "Modern Warfare" (S1,E23)
Community: "Modern Warfare" (S1,E23)
74
The Simpsons: "Last Exit to Springfield" (S4,E17)
The Simpsons: "Last Exit to Springfield" (S4,E17)
75
Star Trek: The Original Series: "Amok Time" (S2,E1)
Star Trek: The Original Series: "Amok Time" (S2,E1)
76
Newhart: "The Last Newhart" (S8,E24)
Newhart: "The Last Newhart" (S8,E24)
77
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" (S2,E15 )
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" (S2,E15 )
78
Doctor Who: "Midnight" (S4,E10)
Doctor Who: "Midnight" (S4,E10)
79
Cheers: "I'll Be Seeing You, Part 2" (S2,E22)
Cheers: "I'll Be Seeing You, Part 2" (S2,E22)
80
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