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The Best Episodes of Critical Role

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

Best episode
S3E34 What Dreams May Come
9.271 votes
Worst episode
S3E93 Bittersweet Reunions
6.215 votes
Top season
Season 4
8.7avg
Binge time
70d 19h
420 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Critical Role Season 3 Episode 34 - What Dreams May Come
    9.2/10(71 votes)

    S3:E34

    Bells Hells grapple with a devastating loss, refusing to accept fate's machinations as they attempt to stay a step ahead of Paragon's Call...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Critical Role Season 3 Episode 33 - Blood and Dust
    9.1/10(113 votes)

    S3:E33

    Surrounded by chaos, Bells Hells act quickly to secure their quarry, but their attempted escape leads to an unexpected confrontation with a deadly foe...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 140 - Long May He Reign
    9.2/10(64 votes)

    S2:E140

    Deep in the heart of Cognouza, the Mighty Nein face the second form of the Neo-Somnovem in hopes of bringing an end to his nightmarish dominion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 4 - Stone-Faced
    9.3/10(46 votes)

    S4:E4

    The Houses of Royce and Davinos are attacked by the focused might and undead horror of House Tachonis, while the secrets Bolaire has kept for years tumble into the light…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 114 - Vecna, the Ascended
    9.1/10(96 votes)

    S1:E114

    Vox Machina's climactic battle with Vecna begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 141 - Fond Farewells
    9.2/10(48 votes)

    S2:E141

    The Mighty Nein return to the Blooming Grove to process what they've endured and to take their first steps towards embracing whatever the future holds in store...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 37 - Death to Tyrants
    9.8/10(14 votes)

    S4:E37

    Assassins storm the Hallowed Round and the life of one Schemer hangs precariously in fate's hands...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 30 - Here in the Dark
    9.7/10(14 votes)

    S4:E30

    Vaelus is faced with an impossible choice, Kattigan is taken to the demonic tailors, and a team split has devastating consequences...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 127 - Sarsaparilla, Licorice, and Red Hot
    9.1/10(38 votes)

    S2:E127

    The Mighty Nein enact a heist on the storage vaults of the Vergesson Sanatorium, but their quick caper proves more difficult and dangerous than they'd anticipated...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 85 - A Bard's Lament
    8.9/10(90 votes)

    S1:E85

    Grog has a one-on-one rematch with Earthbreaker Groon. Vox Machina says farewell to a dear friend, but they meet someone new the very next day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 93 - Misery Loves Company
    9.0/10(53 votes)

    S2:E93

    The Mighty Nein find themselves on the hunt for the entity responsible for Nott's predicament, but neither the journey nor the quarry are quite what they expected...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Critical Role Season 3 Episode 111 - The Nein Hells
    9.3/10(23 votes)

    S3:E111

    Bells Hells meet their new allies on the road to Kreviris and learn just what makes this team so mighty...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 25 - Targeted
    9.4/10(18 votes)

    S4:E25

    When two political figures are attacked at the gala, the Schemers must jump into action to save as many lives as they can...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 27 - Complicated Questions
    9.5/10(15 votes)

    S4:E27

    Thirteen voices rise as the three groups reconvene to seek each other's aid as the Houses tighten their grip on the city...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Critical Role Season 3 Episode 91 - True Heroism
    9.1/10(28 votes)

    S3:E91

    Chaos reigns as Bells Hells attempt to find each other and leave Kreviris, but an old enemy complicates their attempted escape...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 115 - The Chapter Closes
    8.8/10(85 votes)

    S1:E115

    On the final episode of our campaign, victory is celebrated, and all debts are paid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Critical Role Season 3 Episode 1 - The Draw of Destiny
    8.8/10(68 votes)

    S3:E1

    Disparate souls collide in the mountain spires of Jrusar when three different groups of adventurers meet during a battle against an unusual array of enemies...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 28 - Chasing Shadows
    9.4/10(14 votes)

    S4:E28

    With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 29 - Opening Night
    9.3/10(16 votes)

    S4:E29

    Everyone takes their places across Dol-Makjar as the Hallowed Round presents a show that promises to be unforgettable...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 9 - To the Hounds!
    9.0/10(27 votes)

    S4:E9

    The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 72 - Clay and Dust
    8.8/10(47 votes)

    S2:E72

    Distant family waits at the Kravaraad Volcano in the Greying Wildlands, and a difficult decision changes everything for one of the Mighty Nein...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Critical Role Season 3 Episode 113 - Assault on the Malleus Key
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    S3:E113

    With allies in tow and an army at their backs, Vox Machina begin their assault on the Malleus Fortress...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Critical Role Season 2 Episode 97 - The Fancy and the Fooled
    8.8/10(44 votes)

    S2:E97

    Live from Chicago! The Mighty Nein return to Nicodranas, where happy reunions and fantastic makeovers are shadowed by revelations about someone close to the party...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 68 - Cloak and Dagger
    8.7/10(74 votes)

    S1:E68

    Hot on the heels of Dr. Anna Ripley, Vox Machina finds themselves on the beach of the isle of glass. The party prepares as their confrontation with Ripley draws near. Old demons and new discoveries will surface on the Isle of Glintshore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Critical Role Season 4 Episode 31 - Trick of the Light
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E31

    The teams attempt to reunite at the Rookery with varying cheerful and devastated attitudes as the consequences of their ventures begin to ebb throughout the city...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Dreams May Come" is the best rated episode of Critical Role. It scored 9.2/10 from 71 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 15, 2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blood and Dust".

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