Give it up for creative episodic storytelling.
"If we haven't made this clear enough yet, it's been a banner year for new shows. Of our picks for the 10 best episodes of 2025, only three came from returning series, while the rest came from shows that premiered this year. And great ideas could come from anywhere; more than half the series represented on our best episode ranking didn't make it onto our ranking of the best shows of the year (although some came very close). It all amounts to a delightfully unpredictable year in television that consistently kept us engaged.
This list contains standout episodes that are alternately ruminative and explosive. Some are devastating, some are exceptionally funny, and some are a little bit of both. There were so many outstanding options to choose from; look no further than our honorable mentions section to see just how tough it was to narrow these down."
-TV Guide Editors
