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The Best Episodes of DC's Legends of Tomorrow

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

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When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 8 - Legends of To-Meow-Meow
    8.4/10(2201 votes)

    #1 - Legends of To-Meow-Meow

    S4:E8

    After Constantine breaks the cardinal Legend rule—you can’t change the past—he, along with Charlie and Zari try to deal with the ramifications without telling the rest of the Legends. Even though Zari encourages them to just fix the problem, Constantine and Charlie are determined to find another way, but only continue to make things worse.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Ray Utarnachitt, James Eagan

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  2. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 9 - Raiders of the Lost Art
    8.0/10(2189 votes)

    #2 - Raiders of the Lost Art

    S2:E9

    When Damien Darhk and Malcolm Merlyn try to capture Rip Hunter in 1967, they create an Aberration big enough to draw the attention of the Legends. However, when the team arrives they discover that Rip has no memories of his past due to “time drift” and is just a graduate film student. After trying to convince Rip of who he was, they discover that he possesses an incredibly powerful artifact known as the Spear of Destiny, which the Legion of Doom is after. Ray and Nate realize that the Aberration has also affected them personally making it difficult to help the team. Meanwhile, Rory asks Stein for help and makes him promise to keep it a secret from the team.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Chris Fedak

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  3. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 17 - Aruba
    8.0/10(2508 votes)

    #3 - Aruba

    S2:E17

    When a massive timequake rocks the ship while the legends are preparing for their next destination, they must break a cardinal rule of time travel.

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writers:Phil Klemmer, Marc Guggenheim

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  4. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 10 - The Legion of Doom
    7.9/10(2362 votes)

    #4 - The Legion of Doom

    S2:E10

    The Legends are determined to find and rescue Rip, but first must focus on locating the Spear of Destiny. Stein thinks he has the perfect person to help but knows involving her will be risky. Meanwhile, Malcom Merlyn and Damien Darhk realize that Thawne is pitting them against each other.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writers:Phil Klemmer, Marc Guggenheim

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  5. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 16 - Legendary
    7.8/10(2861 votes)

    #5 - Legendary

    S1:E16

    After the numerous sacrifices the team has made since the beginning of this ride, Rip decides that it’s time they each decide their own destiny and returns them to Central City a few months after they first left. Returned to their normal lives, each team member must individually decide if they are willing to sacrifice everything in order to save the world. Meanwhile, Sara visits with her father who delivers some heartbreaking news about her sister.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 4 - Phone Home
    7.8/10(2327 votes)

    #6 - Phone Home

    S3:E4

    The Legends learn that Ray Palmer will die because they broke time, causing them to race back to 1988 to try and save his life. When they arrive, they are surprised to learn that young Ray Palmer has befriended a time-displaced baby Dominator putting him in harm's way with the government and the Dominator's mother. New to the ship and missions, Zari must find her place and learn to trust the team. Meanwhile, Stein begins working on a secret project on the ship which makes Rory and Jax suspicious.

    Director:Kevin Mock
    Writer:Matthew Maala

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  7. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 9 - Beebo the God of War
    7.8/10(2198 votes)

    #7 - Beebo the God of War

    S3:E9

    Rattled by recent events, the Legends dive into work which finds them investigating an Anachronism in a Viking settlement in the New World. The Legends realize that the Norsemen are worshiping an artifact as their god and are surprised by the artifact's origin. For the first time, Sara is worried that they might need back up when Damien Darhk shows up. Meanwhile, Jax finds a loophole that could potentially change history, but it is a risk he is willing to take.

    Director:Kevin Mock
    Writers:Grainne Godfree, James Eagan

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  8. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 15 - Destiny
    7.7/10(2774 votes)

    #8 - Destiny

    S1:E15

    Being in the vicinity of the Time Masters leaves Rip and Rory incredibly disturbed for very different reasons. Meanwhile, Sara takes over the Waverider, Kendra is reunited with Carter and Snart decides he might be a hero after all.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 11 - Here I Go Again
    7.7/10(2745 votes)

    #9 - Here I Go Again

    S3:E11

    After the team returns from a mission, Zari finds herself trapped in a time loop that results in the Waverider blowing up over and over again. Zari soon begins to suspect that the answer to stop what is happening might lie hidden among her fellow shipmates' secrets. But in investigating them she starts to understand her place on the team.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Ray Utarnachitt, Morgan Faust

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  10. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 18 - The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly
    7.6/10(2490 votes)

    #10 - The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly

    S3:E18

    The Legends plan to vanquish Mallus by using the totems doesn't go as planned, forcing Rip to improvise. The team finds itself regrouping in the Wild West where they run into their old pal Jonah Hex. Sara leaves Ray in charge of watching Damien Darhk, while she comes up with a new plan. Meanwhile, Amaya is determined to find a way to use the totems to destroy Mallus.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Phil Klemmer, Marc Guggenheim

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  11. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 7 - Hell No, Dolly!
    7.6/10(1709 votes)

    #11 - Hell No, Dolly!

    S4:E7

    With Rory and Ava at odds, Sara tries to come up with a way for them to get along, but all is put on hold when a new magical creature attacks the Legends. Constantine is forced to confront his tragic past but it could have devastating consequences for the rest of the team. Meanwhile, Mona has a crush on someone she works with and gets some advice from Nate.

    Director:April Mullen
    Writers:Grainne Godfree, Morgan Faust

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  12. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 16 - Hey, World!
    7.6/10(1564 votes)

    #12 - Hey, World!

    S4:E16

    While on a mission to find Ray, Constantine and Nora discover Neron's evil plan. Nate convinces the Legends to think outside the box and suggests a dangerous plan to unite magical creatures and people to save the world.

    Director:Kevin Mock
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Phil Klemmer

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  13. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 5 - Fail-Safe
    7.5/10(2986 votes)

    #13 - Fail-Safe

    S1:E5

    After some of the Legends are captured and thrown into a Russian gulag during the height of the Cold War of 1986, Snart leads the team in an elaborate escape plan to free their comrades. However, Rip gives Sara a secret side mission that could prove not only to be a liability, but fatal to the team.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Grainne Godfree, Beth Schwartz

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  14. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 9 - Left Behind
    7.5/10(2624 votes)

    #14 - Left Behind

    S1:E9

    Ray, Sara and Kendra are shocked after they watch the Waverider fly off without them, leaving them stranded in the ‘50s. After waiting months for their teammates to come back, the three realize they must move on with their lives. Ray and Kendra bond as a couple but Sara decides to return to the League of Assassins and Ra’s al Ghul.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writers:Grainne Godfree, Beth Schwartz

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  15. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 7 - Invasion! (IV)
    7.5/10(3591 votes)

    #15 - Invasion! (IV)

    S2:E7

    After learning the Dominators’ plan for the world, the Legends must work together with The Flash, Supergirl and Green Arrow to kill them once and for all. Meanwhile, Stein figures out, with the help of others, how the team can terminate the Dominators, but is distracted by the aberration he realizes he created in 1987. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I), The Flash S03E08 Invasion! (II) and Arrow S05E08 Invasion! (III).

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 2 Episode 16 - Doomworld
    7.5/10(2445 votes)

    #16 - Doomworld

    S2:E16

    The Legion of Doom rewrites history after obtaining the Spear of Destiny, potentially changing the Legends forever.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writers:Ray Utarnachitt, Sarah Hernandez

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  17. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 10 - Daddy Darhkest
    7.5/10(2110 votes)

    #17 - Daddy Darhkest

    S3:E10

    After Sara's encounter with Mallus, the Legends are paid a visit by John Constantine, a demonologist detective. The Legends agree to accompany him to a present-day psychiatric hospital and they are surprised to discover who Constantine is trying to help. During the exorcism, Sara, Leo and Constantine go missing, leaving Ray and Zari to try to take care of Constantine's client. Meanwhile, Amaya and Nate once again come face to face with Kuasa.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Matthew Maala

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  18. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 3 - Dancing Queen
    7.5/10(1762 votes)

    #18 - Dancing Queen

    S4:E3

    When the Legends discover a fugitive is hiding in 1970’s London, they realize he is part of a gang that is targeting the British Monarchy. Trying to stop the gang, they realize someone from the Legends must infiltrate them. Surprising everyone, Ray is the one to gain their trust after he is put through a series of tests with help from Sara and Rory. Meanwhile, Gary shows Nate the ropes at the Time Bureau, but it turns out to be anything other than an ordinary day at the office.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:James Eagan, Morgan Faust

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  19. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 5 - Tagumo Attacks!!!
    7.5/10(1715 votes)

    #19 - Tagumo Attacks!!!

    S4:E5

    A new fugitive is on the loose in 1951 Tokyo and Sara, Zari, Rory and Charlie try to capture it. As Constantine struggles to recover, Ray knows that magic might be the only thing that can save him but must look outside the team for help. Meanwhile, Ava joins Nate and his family for an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Ubah Mohamed

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  20. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 6 Episode 7 - Back to the Finale: Part II
    7.5/10(1091 votes)

    #20 - Back to the Finale: Part II

    S6:E7

    With Ava a wreck, the Legends make a last-ditch effort to keep Sara from being abducted in the first place, even knowing that it will alter the timeline. Sara grapples with a discovery about herself and is shocked when Rory finds her on the mystery planet. Meanwhile, Spooner envisions what her life would be like if she hadn't joined the Legends.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Morgan Faust, Mark Bruner

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  21. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 12 - Last Refuge
    7.4/10(2500 votes)

    #21 - Last Refuge

    S1:E12

    The team is targeted by The Pilgrim, a deadly assassin who wants to erase the Legends from the timeline by killing their younger, non-superhero selves. As a protective countermeasure, Rip decides Sara, Snart, Rory, Professor Stein and Jax need to kidnap their past selves first before The Pilgrim gets to them. Coming face-to-face with the younger versions of themselves proves to be both a physical and emotional challenge for certain members of the team who would rather forget their past. Rip tells them he has a refuge for their precious cargo – an orphanage that raises future Time Masters and where he himself grew up.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writers:Chris Fedak, Matthew Maala

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  22. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 8 - Crisis on Earth-X (IV)
    7.4/10(3677 votes)

    #22 - Crisis on Earth-X (IV)

    S3: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), Arrow S06E08 Crisis on Earth-X (II) and The Flash S04E08 Crisis on Earth-X (III).

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 15 - Necromancing the Stone
    7.4/10(1929 votes)

    #23 - Necromancing the Stone

    S3:E15

    When Mallus' power over Sara resurfaces, she unwittingly becomes the bearer of one of the Totems. Rory must conquer his dark side in order to wield his own Totem power to help save the crew. Meanwhile, Agent Sharpe notices that something is wrong and recruits someone unorthodox to help.

    Director:April Mullen
    Writers:Grainne Godfree, Morgan Faust

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  24. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 2 - Witch Hunt
    7.4/10(1835 votes)

    #24 - Witch Hunt

    S4:E2

    When the magical Time Seismograph goes off, the team finds themselves headed to the Salem witch trials. Sara notices that Zari is taking this case personally when she promises to save a mom, who is being accused of being a witch. However, the team quickly learns that there is a magical creature in the town creating problems they hadn’t been expecting. Meanwhile, Nate and Ava work together to try to keep their Time Bureau funding by proving to them that magic exists.

    Director:Kevin Mock
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Matthew Maala

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  25. DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Episode 9 - Lucha de Apuestas
    7.4/10(1523 votes)

    #25 - Lucha de Apuestas

    S4:E9

    When the Legends hear that Mona has let a fugitive go, they must head to 1961 Mexico City to clean up her mess. Mona tries to convince the Legends and the Bureau that the people responsible for releasing the fugitive were some mysterious Men in Black and not her. With no evidence to back up her theory, the Legends must decide if they should trust her and go against the Bureau. Meanwhile, Nate and Zari go on a recon mission to find out what Hank might be hiding from everyone.

    Director:Andrew Kasch
    Writers:Keto Shimizu, Tyron Carter

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Best Episodes Summary

"Legends of To-Meow-Meow" is the best rated episode of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow". It scored 8.4/10 based on 2201 votes. Directed by Ben Hernandez Bray and written by Ray Utarnachitt, James Eagan, it aired on 12/10/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Raiders of the Lost Art".