Barry backdrop
Comedy•Crime•Drama

The Best Episodes of Barry

Every episode of Barry ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Barry!

Binge this in 16h 16m•Peaking at 9.3/10

A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.

Airs on
HBO
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons4

All1234

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Barry Season 2 Episode 5 - ronny/lily
    9.3/10(66 votes)

    #1 - ronny/lily

    S2:E5

    An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Barry Season 3 Episode 8 - starting now
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #2 - starting now

    S3:E8

    What the hell is that?!

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Barry Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
    8.6/10(56 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going

    S1:E7

    A deadly shootout threatens Barry's timely participation in Sally's big stage moment.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Barry Season 2 Episode 8 - berkman > block
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #4 - berkman > block

    S2:E8

    Barry is out for vengeance. Noho Hank faces the looming threat of being sent home. Sally makes a split-second decision on the night of the acting class' big performance. Fuches turns to an unexpected source for help.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Barry Season 2 Episode 4 - What?!
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #5 - What?!

    S2:E4

    Barry's patience is put to the test when a figure from Sally's past arrives in LA. Gene gets a pleasant surprise and encourages Barry to believe that change is possible.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Barry Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth

    S1:E8

    Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Moss closes in on an arrest.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Barry

    READ
  7. Barry Season 2 Episode 7 - The Audition
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #7 - The Audition

    S2:E7

    Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance. Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer. Noho Hank bares all.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Barry Season 3 Episode 6 - 710N
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #8 - 710N

    S3:E6

    What kind of guy wouldn't want to put a hot tub up there?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Barry Season 2 Episode 3 - Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #9 - Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday

    S2:E3

    As part of a class project, Gene tasks Barry with revisiting his past, and Sally reflects on her own personal history. Barry offers to provide training to NoHo Hank's men. Fuches finds Barry in an unexpected location.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Jason Kim

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Barry Season 3 Episode 2 - limonada
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #10 - limonada

    S3:E2

    Say you're going to the Redlands.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Barry Season 4 Episode 4 - it takes a psycho
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - it takes a psycho

    S4:E4

    Damn...

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Taofik Kolade

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Barry Season 4 Episode 7 - a nice meal
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #12 - a nice meal

    S4:E7

    I was talking about office supplies!

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Barry Season 2 Episode 6 - The Truth Has a Ring to It
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Has a Ring to It

    S2:E6

    In preparation for his big scene with Sally, Barry works with Gene to help get into character. Sally resolves to embrace her truth. Noho Hank prepares for a big night with his newly-trained men. Fuches goes on a mission.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Emily Heller

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Barry Season 3 Episode 4 - all the sauces
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #14 - all the sauces

    S3:E4

    You're Thweetie?!

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Jason Kim

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Barry Season 4 Episode 3 - you're charming
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #15 - you're charming

    S4:E3

    What's wrong with you?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Emma Barrie

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Barry Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Listen with Your Ears, React with Your Face
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Six: Listen with Your Ears, React with Your Face

    S1:E6

    Barry tries to distance himself from Taylor, while Moss looks to end her association with Gene.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writer:Emily Heller

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Barry Season 4 Episode 8 - wow
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #17 - wow

    S4:E8

    That's it.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Barry Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job

    S1:E5

    Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, and finds himself paired with a reckless acquaintance named Taylor.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writer:Ben Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Barry Season 3 Episode 1 - forgiving jeff
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #19 - forgiving jeff

    S3:E1

    What are you, some kind of psycho?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Barry Season 3 Episode 5 - crazytimesh*tshow
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #20 - crazytimesh*tshow

    S3:E5

    This is just an example of bottling it up...

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Emily Heller

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Barry Season 3 Episode 7 - candy asses
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #21 - candy asses

    S3:E7

    Let's split up.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Barry Season 4 Episode 1 - yikes
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #22 - yikes

    S4:E1

    Are you mad at me?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Barry Season 4 Episode 2 - bestest place on the earth
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #23 - bestest place on the earth

    S4:E2

    Here it comes.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Nicky Hirsch

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Barry Season 2 Episode 1 - The Show Must Go On, Probably?
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #24 - The Show Must Go On, Probably?

    S2:E1

    Barry tries to convince Sally and the rest of the class to go ahead with a performance, despite the absence of teacher Gene Cousineau, who's grief-stricken after the disappearance of Detective Moss. With Goran gone, NoHo Hank and Cristobal's new partnership faces growing pains and jealousy issues. Back in Cleveland, Fuches learns that replacement hitmen don't come easy.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Barry Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: Make Your Mark
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    #25 - Chapter One: Make Your Mark

    S1:E1

    A Midwestern contract killer gets hit with the acting bug while on a job in LA.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"ronny/lily" is the best rated episode of "Barry". It scored 9.3/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by Bill Hader and written by Alec Berg, Bill Hader, it aired on 4/28/2019. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "starting now".