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The Best Episodes of Arrow Season 7

Every episode of Arrow Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arrow Season 7!

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Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Arrow Season 7 Episode 1 - Inmate 4587
    8.9/10(3834 votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama

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  2. Arrow Season 7 Episode 2 - The Longbow Hunters
    7.8/10(2674 votes)

    #2 - The Longbow Hunters

    S7:E2

    In order to track down Diaz from inside prison, Oliver realizes that will require aligning with an old enemy. Meanwhile, in Star City, Felicity’s attempts to root out Diaz are thwarted by Diggle, whose allegiance to ARGUS now requires him to keep civilians like her on the outs. Realizing that she can no longer rely on her old team or old methods, a clear-eyed Felicity resolves to find a new way to go after Diaz.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Rebecca Bellotto, Jill Blankenship

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  3. Arrow Season 7 Episode 3 - Crossing Lines
    8.1/10(2596 votes)

    #3 - Crossing Lines

    S7:E3

    Still in prison, Oliver faces his biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Felicity gets an intriguing offer, and Diggle asks Curtis to go undercover for ARGUS.

    Director:Gordon Verheul
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Arrow Season 7 Episode 4 - Level Two
    7.9/10(2500 votes)

    #4 - Level Two

    S7:E4

    Oliver makes a drastic move in his quest to find Diaz. Like her husband, Felicity pulls out all the stops to get to Diaz. Meanwhile, when arsonists target Rene’s community center, injuring Zoe in the process, the mysterious new Green Arrow swoops in to help save the day. Faced with pressure from the mayor to capture the vigilante, Dinah must decide if following the rules at all costs is the best plan to keep the city safe.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Tonya Kong

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  5. Arrow Season 7 Episode 5 - The Demon
    8.4/10(2606 votes)

    #5 - The Demon

    S7:E5

    Felicity learns something new about Oliver that shocks her. Meanwhile, Diggle asks Curtis to go undercover for ARGUS. Dinah works with an unlikely ally.

    Director:Mark Bunting
    Writers:Deric A. Hughes, Benjamin Raab

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  6. Arrow Season 7 Episode 6 - Due Process
    8.1/10(2436 votes)

    #6 - Due Process

    S7:E6

    Slabside becomes even more dangerous after a guard is murdered and everyone is a suspect. Felicity enlists help from a surprising source in her pursuit of Diaz, and Laurel flexes her muscles as the District Attorney.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:Sarah Tarkoff, Tonya Kong

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  7. Arrow Season 7 Episode 7 - The Slabside Redemption
    9.2/10(3895 votes)

    #7 - 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
    Writers:Rebecca Bellotto, Jill Blankenship

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  8. Arrow Season 7 Episode 8 - Unmasked
    8.2/10(2480 votes)

    #8 - Unmasked

    S7:E8

    Felicity stands by her recent decisions regarding her family. Meanwhile, Diggle and Lyla continue to look into the Dante painting that Curtis found.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama

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  9. Arrow Season 7 Episode 9 - Elseworlds (II)
    8.8/10(3389 votes)

    #9 - 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:Unknown

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  10. Arrow Season 7 Episode 10 - My Name Is Emiko Queen
    7.2/10(2243 votes)

    #10 - My Name Is Emiko Queen

    S7:E10

    Rene fights to help the new Green Arrow's mission, and Oliver, now working with the SCPD, finds an unexpected link to the mysterious vigilante.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Deric A. Hughes, Benjamin Raab

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  11. Arrow Season 7 Episode 11 - Past Sins
    7.6/10(2113 votes)

    #11 - Past Sins

    S7:E11

    The past comes back to haunt both Oliver and Laurel. Curtis is upset when he discovers that Diggle and Lyla have restarted The Ghost Initiative with Diaz, China White, Kane Wolfman and Carrie Cutter.

    Director:David Ramsey
    Writers:Tonya Kong, Onalee Hunter

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  12. Arrow Season 7 Episode 12 - Emerald Archer
    8.4/10(2537 votes)

    #12 - Emerald Archer

    S7:E12

    A documentary entitled “The Hood and the rise of vigilantism” starring Oliver Queen, Felicity Smoak, and the rest of Team Arrow. As a camera crew follows Oliver and team around to talk about their past as vigilantes and what the Green Arrow means to Star City, Oliver must also deal with William’s return from boarding school as well as a new threat to the city. The episode will feature “documentary footage” captured by the BTS crew and interviews from those who have worked alongside the Green Arrow.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Emilio Ortega Aldrich

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  13. Arrow Season 7 Episode 13 - Star City Slayer
    7.9/10(2184 votes)

    #13 - Star City Slayer

    S7:E13

    Oliver and Felicity are disappointed after they learn that William is hiding something from them. Wanting to focus on his family, Oliver steps back from his Green Arrow duties and let’s the team take over tracking down a serial killer. However, when the team becomes targets for the killer, things take a bloody turn.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Jill Blankenship

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  14. Arrow Season 7 Episode 14 - Brothers & Sisters
    7.7/10(2045 votes)

    #14 - Brothers & Sisters

    S7:E14

    After months of covertly pursuing Dante, Diggle and Lyla finally have a solid lead on the elusive terrorist, so they deploy the ARGUS Ghost Initiative to apprehend him. Meanwhile, Oliver tries to bond with Emiko.

    Director:Marcus Stokes
    Writers:Rebecca Bellotto, Jeane Wong

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  15. Arrow Season 7 Episode 15 - Training Day
    7.4/10(1978 votes)

    #15 - Training Day

    S7:E15

    Team Arrow attempts to work with the Star City Police Department but much to Oliver’s frustration, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Dinah gets some life-changing news.

    Director:Ruba Nadda
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Rebecca Rosenberg

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  16. Arrow Season 7 Episode 16 - Star City 2040
    7.5/10(2210 votes)

    #16 - 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
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama

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  17. Arrow Season 7 Episode 17 - Inheritance
    7.8/10(1994 votes)

    #17 - Inheritance

    S7:E17

    Laurel learns about some damaging information that affects Emiko. Always looking to protect his sister, Oliver invites Laurel to help investigate, which makes Felicity happy as her friend is now working with the team. However, when things go awry, Felicity is forced to make a choice between the team and Laurel.

    Director:Patia Prouty
    Writers:Sarah Tarkoff, Elizabeth Kim

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  18. Arrow Season 7 Episode 18 - Lost Canary
    7.2/10(2136 votes)

    #18 - Lost Canary

    S7:E18

    After being accused of murder and having her criminal past exposed, Laurel goes full Black Siren and teams up with an old criminal acquaintance, Shadow Thief, to go on a crime spree around Star City. While Dinah aims to bring Laurel in, Felicity refuses to give up on her friend and tries everything to get through to her, even summoning Sara Lance for help. However, Laurel rebuffs all her efforts, forcing the former friends to face off against each other.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:Jill Blankenship, Elisa Delson

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  19. Arrow Season 7 Episode 19 - Spartan
    7.5/10(1909 votes)

    #19 - Spartan

    S7:E19

    After the Ninth Circle delivers a major setback for Team Arrow, Diggle reluctantly reaches out to a Four-Star General of the Defense Intelligence Agency for help, despite unresolved tension from their past. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers a piece of information that he believes will turn Emiko against the Ninth Circle. Alena returns with an interesting proposal for Felicity.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writers:Deric A. Hughes, Benjamin Raab

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  20. Arrow Season 7 Episode 20 - Confessions
    8.3/10(2170 votes)

    #20 - Confessions

    S7:E20

    When they learn of an upcoming attack on the city, Team Arrow calls Roy Harper to help them stop the Ninth Circle. However, things go awry and there is massive collateral damage. As Captain of the SCPD, Dinah investigates what happened in an episode that takes on a true crime narrative and tone.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Onalee Hunter

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  21. Arrow Season 7 Episode 21 - Living Proof
    7.9/10(1989 votes)

    #21 - Living Proof

    S7:E21

    Oliver finds himself in a precarious position. SCPD shows up with a warrant for Felicity.

    Director:Gordon Verheul
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Sarah Tarkoff

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  22. Arrow Season 7 Episode 22 - You Have Saved This City
    8.5/10(2754 votes)

    #22 - 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
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Rebecca Bellotto

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Inmate 4587" is the best rated episode of "Arrow" season 7. It scored 8.9/10 based on 3834 votes. Directed by James Bamford and written by Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama, it aired on 10/15/2018. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Longbow Hunters".