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The Best Episodes of Doom Patrol

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

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The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 14 - Penultimate Patrol
    9.0/10(2636 votes)

    #1 - Penultimate Patrol

    S1:E14

    The Doom Patrol enter the Nobodyverse to save the Chief.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez
    Writer:Chris Dingess

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  2. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 9 - Jane Patrol
    8.9/10(3066 votes)

    #2 - Jane Patrol

    S1:E9

    Jane retreats into The Underground, a treacherous place deep within her own mindspace, where she encounters her many personas and dark traumas of her past.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writer:Marcus Dalzine

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  3. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 12 - Cyborg Patrol
    8.7/10(2415 votes)

    #3 - Cyborg Patrol

    S1:E12

    With Vic captured and held at the Ant Farm, his father hatches a plan with the rest of the Doom Patrol to break him out. Naturally, things go awry.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writers:Shoshana Sachi, Robert Berens

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  4. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 13 - Flex Patrol
    8.6/10(2354 votes)

    #4 - Flex Patrol

    S1:E13

    The Doom Patrol tries to restore the memories and abilities of Flex Mentallo, while Rita confronts her self-doubt and Larry realizes how tied he is to the Negative Spirit.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writers:Tamara Becher, Tom Farrell

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  5. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 7 - Therapy Patrol
    8.5/10(2786 votes)

    #5 - Therapy Patrol

    S1:E7

    After a violent outburst from Cliff, the team engages in some self-led group therapy – leading to some growth within the group as they are knit closer together.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Neil Reynolds

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  6. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 5 - Finger Patrol
    8.5/10(1614 votes)

    #6 - Finger Patrol

    S2:E5

    Dorothy finds a friend in Baby Doll, while Vic looks to win Roni back. With Rita’s help, Larry finally tries to break the ice with his family.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Chris Dingess, Shoshana Sachi

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  7. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 11 - Frances Patrol
    8.4/10(2458 votes)

    #7 - Frances Patrol

    S1:E11

    While Larry pays a visit to his long-lost love, Cliff and Rita travel to Gator Country to reconnect with his daughter. Vic worries about his operating system.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writer:April Fitzsimmons

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  8. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(4521 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The reluctant heroes of the Doom Patrol – Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman and Crazy Jane face the threat of Mr. Nobody, who’s after The Chief.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Jeremy Carver

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  9. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 2 - Donkey Patrol
    8.3/10(3668 votes)

    #9 - Donkey Patrol

    S1:E2

    Following Mr. Nobody’s capture of The Chief, the Doom Patrol investigate the mysterious albino donkey and discover it’s a door to another universe, where Mr. Nobody is in control.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Neil Reynolds, Shoshana Sachi

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  10. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 3 - Puppet Patrol
    8.3/10(3293 votes)

    #10 - Puppet Patrol

    S1:E3

    The Doom Patrol set out for Paraguay where they discover the Nazi doctor who created Mr. Nobody and the connection between The Chief and the two villains.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writers:Tamara Becher, Tom Farrell

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  11. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 6 - Doom Patrol Patrol
    8.3/10(2767 votes)

    #11 - Doom Patrol Patrol

    S1:E6

    Jane, Larry and Rita visit a school where the original Doom Patrol has retired. Meanwhile, Cliff & Vic bond over their mutual “father issues.”

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writer:Tamara Becher

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  12. Doom Patrol Season 3 Episode 3 - Dead Patrol
    8.3/10(1412 votes)

    #12 - Dead Patrol

    S3:E3

    After waking up in the tunnel of souls, the Doom Patrol must confront their own personal purgatories. Back at the manor, Dorothy and Larry consult a highly specialized detective agency to help reach their friends.

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writers:Jeremy Carver, Steve Yockey

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  13. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 5 - Paw Patrol
    8.2/10(2881 votes)

    #13 - Paw Patrol

    S1:E5

    With the Apocalypse in full swing, the Doom Patrol must work with an unlikely ally – and a very special pug – to stop the end of the world.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Shoshana Sachi

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  14. Doom Patrol Season 3 Episode 2 - Vacay Patrol
    8.2/10(1335 votes)

    #14 - Vacay Patrol

    S3:E2

    A relaxing vacation to escape the Doom Patrol’s recent loss proves anything but – especially when an unexpected evil lurks nearby.

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writer:Tom Farrell

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  15. Doom Patrol Season 4 Episode 12 - Done Patrol
    8.2/10(798 votes)

    #15 - Done Patrol

    S4:E12

    After returning to Cloverton, the Doom Patrol gather for a final mission one that proves to be unlike any they've had before.

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writers:Shoshana Sachi, Ezra Claytan Daniels

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  16. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 4 - Cult Patrol
    8.1/10(3042 votes)

    #16 - Cult Patrol

    S1:E4

    Willoughby Kipling conscripts the Doom Patrol into helping him avert the end of the world by stopping a nihilistic cult.

    Director:Stefan Pleszczynski
    Writers:Marcus Dalzine, Chris Dingess

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  17. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 8 - Danny Patrol
    8.1/10(3110 votes)

    #17 - Danny Patrol

    S1:E8

    A sentient, gender-queer, teleporting street named Danny who’s being hunted by the secret Bureau of Normalcy needs help from Niles – but gets Vic and Larry instead.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:Tom Farrell

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  18. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 15 - Ezekiel Patrol
    8.1/10(2305 votes)

    #18 - Ezekiel Patrol

    S1:E15

    The Doom Patrol go their separate ways in the season finale.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Jeremy Carver, Tamara Becher, Shoshana Sachi

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  19. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 2 - Tyme Patrol
    8.1/10(1666 votes)

    #19 - Tyme Patrol

    S2:E2

    Cliff, Jane, and Rita pursue a time-altering doctor in their reluctant quest to help Niles and Dorothy. Meanwhile, Vic meets a military vet who challenges his beliefs.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writers:Neil Reynolds, April Fitzsimmons

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  20. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 8 - Dad Patrol
    8.1/10(1360 votes)

    #20 - Dad Patrol

    S2:E8

    While Jane sets out to prove her worth in The Underground, Cliff goes into “dad” mode and Niles devotes a day to Dorothy, who’s finally growing up.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writers:Tom Farrell, April Fitzsimmons

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  21. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 1 - Fun Size Patrol
    8.0/10(1786 votes)

    #21 - Fun Size Patrol

    S2:E1

    The Doom Patrol (along with Niles & his daughter) are still mini-sized after their last adventure. Ultimately, Niles will have to sacrifice something precious to save the team.

    Director:Christopher Manley
    Writers:Jeremy Carver, Shoshana Sachi

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  22. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 3 - Pain Patrol
    8.0/10(1645 votes)

    #22 - Pain Patrol

    S2:E3

    Niles, Rita, and Larry end up in the interdimensional clutches of Red Jack, an infamous villain who feeds on pain, while Cliff visits his daughter with Jane.

    Director:Samira Radsi
    Writers:Tamara Becher, Tom Farrell

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  23. Doom Patrol Season 3 Episode 8 - Subconscious Patrol
    8.0/10(1137 votes)

    #23 - Subconscious Patrol

    S3:E8

    While the fog obscures more than just the air, Vic, Cliff, Jane, and Larry must relive their most shameful moments until a breakthrough occurs, and Rita begins to better understand Madame Rouge.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez
    Writer:Tanya Steele

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  24. Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 10 - Hair Patrol
    7.9/10(2408 votes)

    #24 - Hair Patrol

    S1:E10

    Vic and Rita face a dangerous man called The Beard Hunter, who’s been activated by the Bureau of Normalcy to find Niles Caulder.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Eric Dietel

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  25. Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 6 - Space Patrol
    7.9/10(1461 votes)

    #25 - Space Patrol

    S2:E6

    As Niles and Cliff set out to find a missing Dorothy, Larry is tasked with handling Niles’ old research team when the ageless aeronauts return from space.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writer:Neil Reynolds

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Best Episodes Summary

"Penultimate Patrol" is the best rated episode of "Doom Patrol". It scored 9/10 based on 2636 votes. Directed by Rebecca Rodriguez and written by Chris Dingess, it aired on 5/17/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jane Patrol".