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Ranker's the Best Single Episodes in TV History, Ranked - Page 4

"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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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: "In the Pale Moonlight" (S6,E19)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: "In the Pale Moonlight" (S6,E19)
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Star Trek: The Original Series: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (S1,E3)
Star Trek: The Original Series: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (S1,E3)
122
Battlestar Galactica: "Revelations" (S4,E10)
Battlestar Galactica: "Revelations" (S4,E10)
123
Roseanne: "A Stash From the Past" (S6,E4)
Roseanne: "A Stash From the Past" (S6,E4)
124
Scrubs: "My Way Home" (S5,E7)
Scrubs: "My Way Home" (S5,E7)
125
The Wire: "Final Grades" (S4,E13)
The Wire: "Final Grades" (S4,E13)
126
All in the Family: "Archie and the Editorial" (S3,E1)
All in the Family: "Archie and the Editorial" (S3,E1)
127
Cheers: "I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday" (S4,E6)
Cheers: "I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday" (S4,E6)
128
Breaking Bad: "Gliding Over All" (S5,E8)
Breaking Bad: "Gliding Over All" (S5,E8)
129
Cheers: "Diane's Perfect Date" (S1,E17)
Cheers: "Diane's Perfect Date" (S1,E17)
130
Modern Family: "Fizbo" (S1,E9)
Modern Family: "Fizbo" (S1,E9)
131
The Wire: "-30-" (S5,E10)
The Wire: "-30-" (S5,E10)
132
SpongeBob Squarepants: "Chocolate With Nuts" (S3,E12a)
SpongeBob Squarepants: "Chocolate With Nuts" (S3,E12a)
133
Mad Men: "The Suitcase" (S4,E7)
Mad Men: "The Suitcase" (S4,E7)
134
Frasier: "The Good Son" (S1,E1)
Frasier: "The Good Son" (S1,E1)
135
Family Guy: "PTV" (S4,E14)
Family Guy: "PTV" (S4,E14)
136
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Zuko Alone" (S2,E7)
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Zuko Alone" (S2,E7)
137
Black Mirror: "Hated in the Nation" (S3,E6)
Black Mirror: "Hated in the Nation" (S3,E6)
138
The Twilight Zone: "The Purple Testament" (S1,E19)
The Twilight Zone: "The Purple Testament" (S1,E19)
139
King of the Hill: "Reborn to Be Wild" (S8,E2)
King of the Hill: "Reborn to Be Wild" (S8,E2)
140
Fawlty Towers: "The Psychiatrist" (S2,E2)
Fawlty Towers: "The Psychiatrist" (S2,E2)
141
Cheers: "Show Down: Part 2" (S1,E22)
Cheers: "Show Down: Part 2" (S1,E22)
142
Mad Men: "Shut the Door. Have a Seat" (S3,E13)
Mad Men: "Shut the Door. Have a Seat" (S3,E13)
143
Cheers: "Truce or Consequences" (S1,E8)
Cheers: "Truce or Consequences" (S1,E8)
144
Star Trek: The Original Series: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" (S1,E7)
Star Trek: The Original Series: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" (S1,E7)
145
Mad Men: "The Other Woman" (S5,E11)
Mad Men: "The Other Woman" (S5,E11)
146
Six Feet Under: "Everyone's Waiting" (S5,E12)
Six Feet Under: "Everyone's Waiting" (S5,E12)
147
Babylon 5: "Z'ha'dum" (S3,E22)
Babylon 5: "Z'ha'dum" (S3,E22)
148
Seinfeld: "The Cadillac" (S7,E14)
Seinfeld: "The Cadillac" (S7,E14)
149
How I Met Your Mother: "How Your Mother Met Me" (S9,E16)
How I Met Your Mother: "How Your Mother Met Me" (S9,E16)
150
Seinfeld: "The Susie" (S8,E15)
Seinfeld: "The Susie" (S8,E15)
151
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: "The Lars Affair" (S4,E1)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: "The Lars Affair" (S4,E1)
152
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Shades of Gray" (S2,E22)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Shades of Gray" (S2,E22)
153
The Flash: "Fast Enough" (S1,E23)
The Flash: "Fast Enough" (S1,E23)
154
Lost: "The End" (S6,E18)
Lost: "The End" (S6,E18)
155
Justified: "Fire in the Hole" (S1,E1)
Justified: "Fire in the Hole" (S1,E1)
156
Northern Exposure: "Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People" (S1,E8)
Northern Exposure: "Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People" (S1,E8)
157
NCIS: "Truth or Consequences" (S7,E1)
NCIS: "Truth or Consequences" (S7,E1)
158
The Flash: "Enter Zoom" (S2,E6)
The Flash: "Enter Zoom" (S2,E6)
159
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: "4,722 Hours" (S3,E5)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: "4,722 Hours" (S3,E5)
160
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