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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Fadeout
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Fadeout

    S8:E10

    After eight seasons, and the launch of countless superheroes, the series wraps up the story of the Green Arrow.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Inmate 4587
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Inmate 4587

    S7:E1

    Following Oliver’s shocking decision to turn himself over to the FBI and reveal his identity as the Green Arrow to the public, Oliver has spent the past five months in Slabside Maximum Security Prison. Determined to keep a low profile to shorten his sentence for the sake of his family, Oliver is tested when he runs into old foes. Meanwhile, Diggle and Dinah have taken on new jobs and left their costumes behind but not everyone is following suit. With her focus on William, Felicity tries to start over but when someone from her past resurfaces, things become complicated.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - The Slabside Redemption
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #3 - The Slabside Redemption

    S7:E7

    Oliver makes a choice that will affect his entire life, as well as the lives of everyone he cares about.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Purgatory
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Purgatory

    S8:E7

    Oliver's mission takes him to Lian Yu where he tries to ignore the repercussions of the looming Crisis until he receives help from an old friend. Meanwhile, a united Team Arrow faces a recognisable villain.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - You Have Saved This City
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - You Have Saved This City

    S7:E22

    The battle between Oliver and Emiko comes to a boiling point which brings back some familiar faces and leaves others in dire jeopardy.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Haywire
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Haywire

    S1:E4

    While sitting in the stands at the high school football game, Lois and Chrissy spot fish out of water Morgan Edge conversing with Mayor Dean and Kyle Kushing, and the two see right through this insincere move to try to win over the town. Meanwhile, Clark agrees to help Lois out at a town hall meeting, but things get tense when he finds himself pulled in two different directions. Lastly, Jonathan is having mixed emotions about Jordan's newfound status.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Elseworlds (II)
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #7 - Elseworlds (II)

    S7:E9

    With Oliver and Barry still stuck in the other’s bodies, the two get a lead on John Deegan and head to Gotham City with Supergirl to figure out why their reality has changed. While there, they meet the mysterious Kate Kane who provides them with information that leads the group to Arkham Asylum. The crossover starts on The Flash S05E09 Elseworlds (I) and concludes on Supergirl S04E09 Elseworlds (III).

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Starling City
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Starling City

    S8:E1

    Oliver returns to Starling City on Earth-2, where he encounters familiar faces while trying to decipher the Monitor's mission. Meanwhile, Mia and William's team clash with a new foe.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 23 - Life Sentence
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Life Sentence

    S6:E23

    With a new ally on his team, Oliver engages Diaz in an epic final battle.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Invasion! (III)
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Invasion! (III)

    S5:E8

    Oliver wakes up to a life where he never got on The Queen’s Gambit. Robert and Moira Queen are alive and well. Laurel is his loving fiancée and their wedding is imminent. Everything seems perfect, but Oliver starts to notice small imperfections that make him question this new reality. Meanwhile, Felicity and the recruits take on a new threat with help from The Flash and Supergirl. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I) and The Flash S03E08 Invasion! (II). It continues on DC's Legends of Tomorrow S02E07 Invasion! (IV).

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Brotherhood
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Brotherhood

    S4:E7

    Team Green Arrow's ongoing battle with Damien Darhk is complicated by a shocking revelation. Thea's bloodlust returns and she loses control in front of Alex.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Crisis on Earth-X (II)
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Crisis on Earth-X (II)

    S6:E8

    Barry and Iris’s wedding brings the gang together, but things go awry when villains from Earth-X attack the ceremony. All of the superheroes band together with help from their super friends like Citizen Cold, The Ray, Felicity Smoak, Iris West and Alex Danvers to take on their most formidable villains yet. Earth’s mightiest heroes – Green Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash and White Canary – lead their teams into battle to save the world. The crossover starts on Supergirl S03E08 Crisis on Earth X (I). It continues on The Flash S04E08 Crisis on Earth-X (III) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow S03E08 Crisis on Earth X (IV).

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Legacy
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #13 - Legacy

    S5:E1

    A deadly new criminal, Tobias Church, threatens Star City, which forces Oliver to consider forming a new team of superheroes to help him do battle. In flashbacks, Oliver faces off against the Bratva in Russia.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Recruits
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Recruits

    S5:E2

    Oliver recruits Curtis, Wild Dog and Evelyn Sharp for his team, but his training methods prove to be too much for some to handle. In flashbacks, Oliver continues his initiation into the Bratva.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Star City 2040
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Star City 2040

    S7:E16

    Mia and William venture into the Glades on a dangerous mission. There they run into Dinah, Roy and Zoe who deliver some devastating news. The flash forwards share highlights from Mia’s childhood with Felicity.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Code of Silence
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #16 - Code of Silence

    S4:E14

    Oliver and team uncover HIVE’s plan to take out Team Arrow once and for all. With HIVE’s next attack imminent, Lance wonders if Donna is safer without him in her life. Meanwhile, with the wedding fast approaching, Oliver begins to feel guilty that he hasn’t told Felicity about his son.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Fallout
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Fallout

    S6:E1

    Oliver deals with the fallout of the explosion on the island.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Divided
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Divided

    S6:E10

    Despite losing half his team, Oliver remains confident that he, Felicity and Diggle can stop Cayden James and Black Siren. However, when he discovers one of Cayden’s secrets, he decides to team up with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Dinah spends time with Vince.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Rescuers
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Rescuers

    S1:E7

    When a Navy petty officer is murdered, Jane and the team investigate while protecting the victim’s friend and colleague.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Arlo Brandt
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Arlo Brandt

    S1:E6

    Arlo Brandt, a hoarder-turned-serial killer, emerges from the Pit with newly found purpose. As Arlo hunts for innocent victims, Bex and the team must get inside a deranged mind.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You
    4.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You

    S1:E18

    Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin's arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham's walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.

    Director:James Bamford
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James Bamford Ratings Summary

"Fadeout" is the best rated episode directed by James Bamford. It scored 8.7/10 based on 17 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/28/2020 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Inmate 4587".