The Best Episodes of Arcane Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(164 votes)

   #1 - Welcome to the Playground

   S1:E111/6/2021

   Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke
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   8.5/10(120 votes)

   #2 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved

   S1:E211/6/2021

   Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science—despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Nick Luddington

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Nick Luddington
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   9.1/10(119 votes)

   #3 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change

   S1:E311/6/2021

   An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Ash Brannon

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Ash Brannon
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   8.5/10(108 votes)

   #4 - Happy Progress Day!

   S1:E411/13/2021

   With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:David Dunne

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:David Dunne
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   8.7/10(107 votes)

   #5 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy

   S1:E511/13/2021

   Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Amanda Overton

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Amanda Overton
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   8.8/10(113 votes)

   #6 - When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

   S1:E611/13/2021

   An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical tech rapidly evolves. With authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Alex Yee

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Alex Yee
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   8.7/10(106 votes)

   #7 - The Boy Savior

   S1:E711/20/2021

   Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun’s streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe. Viktor makes a dire decision.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Nick Luddington

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writer:Nick Luddington
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   8.8/10(103 votes)

   #8 - Oil and Water

   S1:E811/20/2021

   Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John
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   9.1/10(104 votes)

   #9 - The Monster You Created

   S1:E911/20/2021

   Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.

   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke

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   Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue

   Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke