When the Best Is Saved for Last (Part 2)
The following series finales are the highest rated episode of their respective television show. Which of these final episodes* is your favorite?
*from live action TV shows with at least two seasons, 30,000 votes and a 6.5 rating
Note: episodes are listed in chronological order
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See part 1 here.
*from live action TV shows with at least two seasons, 30,000 votes and a 6.5 rating
Note: episodes are listed in chronological order
Discuss here
See part 1 here.
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- DirectorEagle EgilssonStarsMaggie QShane WestLyndsy FonsecaFrustrated that MDK is still active, Nikita decides to end it her way. Leaving Michael and the team behind, Nikita takes Alex on the road to exact revenge. Nikita and Alex capture Jones and force him to reveal the names of the rest of the members of MDK. Armed with the information, Nikita goes down a dark path that may ultimately cost her soul. Michael tracks her down and must get her to surrender before the military opens fire and kills her. However, Nikita isn't one to give up on a fight, leading her to make a shocking decision.Final and highest rated episode of Nikita (2010)
Frustrated that MDK is still active, Nikita decides to end it her way. Leaving Michael and the team behind, Nikita takes Alex on the road to exact revenge. - DirectorJack KennyStarsEddie McClintockJoanne KellySaul RubinekThe team shares stories of their defining moments. Pete has a hard time accepting the end of Warehouse 13. Claudia has a difficult time accepting her future role as the Warehouse caretaker.Final and highest rated episode of Warehouse 13 (2009)
The team shares stories of their defining moments. Pete has a hard time accepting the end of Warehouse 13. - DirectorSanford BookstaverStarsMatt BomerTim DeKayWillie GarsonNeal will need a little helping hand with his latest heist, and the FBI agent will take part in the dangerous con during "Au Revoir."Final and highest rated episode of White Collar (2009)
Neal will need a little helping hand with his latest heist, and the FBI agent will take part in the dangerous con during "Au Revoir." - DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanAs the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.Final and highest rated episode of Parks and Recreation (2009) (dropped to second place after poll went live)
Leslie and Ben both receive offers to run for governor of Indiana in 2025. But before they decide on which person will take the offer, Ben has one final surprise for Leslie. - DirectorDavid PaymerStarsRachel BilsonJaime KingCress WilliamsWhen Zoe makes an important decision, Wade tries to take care of everything before the baby is born.Final and highest rated episode of Hart of Dixie (2011)
When Zoe makes an important decision, Wade tries to take care of everything before the baby is born. - DirectorCourteney CoxStarsCourteney CoxChrista MillerBusy PhilippsGrayson tries to prevent Jules from running her birthday; everyone experiences major life changes.Final and highest rated episode of Cougar Town (2009)
Grayson tries to prevent Jules from running her birthday; everyone experiences major life changes. - DirectorAdam ArkinStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJere BurnsRaylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them.Final and highest rated episode of Justified (2010)
Raylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them. - DirectorPat WilliamsStarsRachel NicholsVictor WebsterErik KnudsenKiera and Alec risk everything to stop the future soldiers and their devastating plan. Kellog, despite a loose alliance with Kiera, has plans of his own. All factions clash violently in order to determine which path the future will take.Final and highest rated episode of Continuum (2012)
Kiera and Alec risk everything to stop the future soldiers and their devastating plan. Kellog, despite a loose alliance with Kiera, has plans of his own. - DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsClive OwenAndré HollandJeremy BobbThackery ignores Zinberg's advice at Mt. Sinai and undertakes a risky, alternative course of action; Cornelia confronts Henry about the family business; Barrow's actions at the hospital construction site are called into question; Gallinger ponders a job opportunity; and Cleary steadfastly refuses to give up on Harriet.Final and highest rated episode of The Knick (2014)
Thackery ignores Zinberg's advice at Mt. Sinai and undertakes a risky, alternative course of action; Cornelia confronts Henry about the family business; Barrow's actions at the hospital construction site are called into question. - DirectorMichael EnglerStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterMary endeavors to build bridges with her sister while Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, finding his place at Downton proves more difficult.Final and highest rated episode of Downton Abbey (2010)
Mary endeavors to build bridges with her sister while Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, finding his place at Downton proves more difficult. - DirectorKathleen MarshallStarsKat DenningsBeth BehrsGarrett MorrisThe girls face big decisions about their future as the film about Caroline's life makes its premiere.Final and highest rated episode of 2 Broke Girls (2011)
The girls face big decisions about their future as the film about Caroline's life makes its premiere. - 2016–201741mTV-148.5 (993)TV EpisodeDirectorAlrick RileyStarsSamuel BarnettElijah WoodHannah MarksThe prophecy is fulfilled and Dirk restores order once he returns to Blackwing. Todd and Amanda battle Suzie Boreton.Final and highest rated episode of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016)
The prophecy is fulfilled and Dirk restores order once he returns to Blackwing. Todd and Amanda battle Suzie Boreton. - DirectorRumle HammerichStarsSofia HelinThure LindhardtMikael BirkkjærThe homeless girls know who the killer is and try to get in contact with Henrik, but the killer is after them and the girls have to run for their lives. Meanwhile, Saga finds a match for the killer's fingerprint.Final and highest rated episode of The Bridge (2011)
Henrik and Astrid are trying to get used to being father and daughter again. Meanwhile Saga gets a breakthrough and the murderer is revealed and arrested under dramatic circumstances. - DirectorRick JacobsonStarsBruce CampbellRay SantiagoDana DeLorenzoElk Grove undergoes a major battle that takes place on the streets, Ash rides high in a military tank, speeding across shaky, post-apocalyptic Elk Grove. Ash fights the biggest battle of them all - a sixty foot tall Kandarian demon.Final and highest rated episode of Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)
Elk Grove undergoes a major battle that takes place on the streets, Ash rides high in a military tank, speeding across shaky, post-apocalyptic Elk Grove. - DirectorChris LongStarsKeri RussellMatthew RhysBrandon J. DirdenThe Jennings family face a choice that will change their lives forever.Final and highest rated episode of The Americans (2013)
The Jennings family face a choice that will change their lives forever. - DirectorTerry MatalasStarsAaron StanfordAmanda SchullTodd StashwickWhen all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer.Final and highest rated episode of 12 Monkeys (2015)
When all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer. - DirectorSam MillerStarsCharlie CoxDeborah Ann WollElden HensonMatt prepares to cross the line, as Dex becomes more dangerous than ever and Fisk enacts his endgame.Final and highest rated episode of Daredevil (2015)
Matt prepares to cross the line, as Dex becomes more dangerous than ever and Fisk enacts his endgame. - DirectorAmanda TappingStarsEric McCormackMacKenzie PorterNesta CooperShattered by recent losses and a sweeping new protocol, the Travelers face a bleak future with only one long-shot chance to succeed in their mission.Final and highest rated episode of Travelers (2016)
Shattered by recent losses and a sweeping new protocol, the Travelers face a bleak future with only one long-shot chance to succeed in their mission. - DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsEllie KemperTituss BurgessCarol KaneTitus is torn between living his dream and winning back Mikey. Lillian takes a final stand against gentrification. Kimmy has an influential fan.Final and highest rated episode of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)
Titus is torn between living his dream and winning back Mikey. Lillian takes a final stand against gentrification. Kimmy has an influential fan. - DirectorZal BatmanglijStarsBrit MarlingEmory CohenKingsley Ben-AdirWhile BBA and the others converge on the clinic, Nina persuades Hap to show her his research, and Karim unlocks one of the house's final secrets.Final and highest rated episode of The OA (2016)
While BBA and the others converge on the clinic, Nina persuades Hap to show her his research, and Karim unlocks one of the house's final secrets. - DirectorHarry BradbeerStarsPhoebe Waller-BridgeOlivia ColmanAndrew ScottAs the wedding draws nearer, the relationship between Fleabag and the Priest becomes more intense - but how will it be resolved?Final and highest rated episode of Fleabag (2016)
As the wedding draws nearer, the relationship between Fleabag and the Priest becomes more intense - but how will it be resolved? - DirectorDavid MandelStarsJulia Louis-DreyfusAnna ChlumskyTony HaleThe nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to an historic finish.Final and highest rated episode of Veep (2012)
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoBernadette and Wolowitz leave their kids for the first time; Penny and Leonard try to keep a secret; Sheldon and Amy stick together; and Koothrappali makes a new friend, as the gang travels together into an uncharted future.Final and highest rated episode of The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Bernadette and Wolowitz leave their kids for the first time; Penny and Leonard try to keep a secret; Sheldon and Amy stick together and Koothrappali makes a new friend. - DirectorDavid TrainerStarsAshton KutcherDebra WingerElisha CuthbertIn the series finale, Luke opens up about his struggles, Maggie throws one last Christmas party at the bar, and Colt gives Beau a heartwarming gift.Final and highest rated episode of The Ranch (2016)
In the series finale, Luke opens up about his struggles, Maggie throws one last Christmas party at the bar, and Colt gives Beau a heartwarming gift. - DirectorMichael SchurStarsKristen BellWilliam Jackson HarperJameela JamilMichael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.Final and highest rated episode of The Good Place (2016)
Various conversations occur, between various groups of people. - DirectorAndrew CividinoDan LevyStarsEugene LevyCatherine O'HaraDan LevyDavid stresses out over the rain on his wedding day, but his family makes it right.Final and highest rated episode of Schitt's Creek (2015)
David stresses out over the rain on his wedding day, but his family makes it right. - DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsClaire DanesCosta RoninLinus RoacheTensions rise and truths are revealed in this explosive series finale.Final and highest rated episode of Homeland (2011) (dropped to second place after poll went live)
Tensions rise and truths are revealed in this explosive series finale. - DirectorBaran bo OdarStarsSebastian RudolphLouis HofmannDietrich HollinderbäumerClaudia reveals to Adam how everything is connected and how he can destroy the knot.Final and highest rated episode of Dark (2017)
Claudia reveals to Adam how everything is connected and how he can destroy the knot.
Added on July 31, 2020