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The Best Episodes of Fantastic Four

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

The Best Episodes of Fantastic Four

When Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and pilot Ben Grimm take a premature space flight on a new shuttle, they find themselves massively bombarded...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 8 - When Calls Galactus
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    #1 - When Calls Galactus

    S2:E8

    Depressed over Crystal, Johnny meets a girl named Frankie Raye, who possesses the same powers as he does. Meanwhile, Terrax attacks Manhattan and demands the Fantastic Four fight Galactus. The team learns from Galactus that Terrax betrayed and poisoned him. The poison takes it toll and Galactus will have to feed on Earth.

    Director:Richard Trueblood
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  2. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 6 - To Battle the Living Planet
    7.5/10(180 votes)

    #2 - To Battle the Living Planet

    S2:E6

    Natural disasters are raging on across Earth. The Fantastic Four head off into space, finding Thor and the source of the problems, Ego. The Fantastic Four and Thor can't stop them on their own and will have to rely on one person: Galactus.

    Director:Ernesto Lopez
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  3. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 13 - Doomsday
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    #3 - Doomsday

    S2:E13

    Doctor Doom once again makes himself all-powerful by draining the Silver Surfer's powers. Do the Fantastic Four have any hope of defeating him this time?

    Director:Tom McLaughlin
    Writer:Cydne Clark

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  4. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 1 - And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them
    7.3/10(202 votes)

    #4 - And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them

    S2:E1

    A nuclear explosion caused by Doctor Doom causes the Fantastic Four to lose their powers. Reed's efforts to restore their powers is cut short after Doom takes over the Baxter Building. The team will need the help of Daredevil to retake the Baxter Building and get their powers back.

    Director:Tom McLaughlin
    Writers:Steve Granat, Cydne Clark

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  5. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 3 - Inhumans Saga (2): The Inhumans Among Us
    7.2/10(173 votes)

    #5 - Inhumans Saga (2): The Inhumans Among Us

    S2:E3

    Gorgon is searching for Medusa to return her to the mysterious Great Refuge. Johnny is forced to help her, but Gorgon captures her. The Fantastic Four discover his hideout and find the Inhumans.

    Director:Tom McLaughlin
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  6. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 4 - Inhumans Saga (3): Beware the Hidden Land
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #6 - Inhumans Saga (3): Beware the Hidden Land

    S2:E4

    The Inhumans teleport back to the Great Refuge, but Johnny is teleported there too after jumping in after Crystal. The rest of the team try to find him, while it is learned Black Bolt's evil brother, Maximus, has taken over.

    Directors:Tom Tataranowicz, Ernesto Lopez
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  7. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 7 - Prey of the Black Panther
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #7 - Prey of the Black Panther

    S2:E7

    The Black Panther attacks and lures the Fantastic Four to Africa. They find the Black Panther is leader of an African tribe and that they are under attack by the master of sound, Klaw.

    Director:Tom McLaughlin
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  8. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 9 - Nightmare in Green
    7.1/10(169 votes)

    #8 - Nightmare in Green

    S2:E9

    Bruce Banner is in town, which means the Incredible Hulk is too. When the Hulk goes on a rampage, Ben gets in his way.

    Director:Tom McLaughlin
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  9. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 2 - Inhumans Saga (1): And the Wind Cries Medusa
    7.0/10(176 votes)

    #9 - Inhumans Saga (1): And the Wind Cries Medusa

    S2:E2

    The Frightful Four have arrived to destroy the Fantastic Four. They take control of Ben's mind to turn him against the team. Can the Fantastic Four overcome this threat? And who exactly is Medusa?

    Directors:Tom Tataranowicz, Graham Morris, Ernesto Lopez
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  10. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 5 - Worlds Within Worlds
    6.9/10(165 votes)

    #10 - Worlds Within Worlds

    S2:E5

    Reed discovers a strange ""goop"" that can affect people's emotions. It comes from the Micro Verse and Psycho Man wants it back. He captures Sue, making her into Malice, Mistress of Hate.

    Director:Myrna Bushman
    Writers:David Ehrman, Steve Granat, Cydne Clark

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  11. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 6 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (2)
    6.8/10(212 votes)

    #11 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (2)

    S1:E6

    As Galactus' plans unfold, the Fantastic Four try to reason with him, but it proves futile. The only way to defeat Galactus now, puts Johnny's life in mortal danger. Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer sees Alicia and his loyalties begin to change.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 10 - Behold, a Distant Star
    6.8/10(163 votes)

    #12 - Behold, a Distant Star

    S2:E10

    Sue needs life saving surgery and only her father can perform the operation, but he has been in hiding for years since being accused of murder. When he comes to help, he gets arrested after the operation. Meanwhile, the Skrulls release Super Skrull, who takes Franklin Storm's place to exact revenge.

    Director:Ernesto Lopez
    Writers:Steve Granat, Cydne Clark

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  13. Fantastic Four Season 2 Episode 12 - The Sentry Sinister
    6.8/10(163 votes)

    #13 - The Sentry Sinister

    S2:E12

    Sue insists the team get some R, but Johnny stays at home. The others head to Tee Vu island, which is home to a Kree Sentry. Meanwhile, Black Bolt destroys the negative barrier and frees the Inhumans, reuniting Johnny and Crystal.

    Director:Ernesto Lopez
    Writer:Glenn Leopold

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  14. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 5 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (1)
    6.6/10(222 votes)

    #14 - The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus (1)

    S1:E5

    The enigmatic Watcher warns the Fantastic Four of the impending arrival of the herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer. They learn if he summons his master, all of Earth will be devoured.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mask of Doom (1)
    6.5/10(197 votes)

    #15 - The Mask of Doom (1)

    S1:E8

    Doctor Doom has captured the Fanastic Four, taking them to his treacherous castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elwin Ransom

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  16. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 13 - The Silver Surfer and the Return of Galactus
    6.5/10(175 votes)

    #16 - The Silver Surfer and the Return of Galactus

    S1:E13

    Doctor Doom steals the power of the Silver Surfer, becoming empowered with cosmic power. How can the Fantastic Four stop him now?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 9 - The Mask of Doom (2)
    6.4/10(193 votes)

    #17 - The Mask of Doom (2)

    S1:E9

    Sue learns about Doctor Doom's past, while the others deal with the castle's traps. When they find him, Doom offers a deal: travel back in time to retrieve an ancient casket or Sue will be killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elwin Ransom

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  18. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 1 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (1)
    6.1/10(307 votes)

    #18 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (1)

    S1:E1

    The Fantastic Four recall the origin of their powers and their first battle with the Puppet Master during a Dick Clark charity show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 3 - Now Comes the Sub-Mariner
    6.1/10(217 votes)

    #19 - Now Comes the Sub-Mariner

    S1:E3

    Namor, the Sub Mariner, rises from Atlantis onto dry land. He encounters Sue and kidnaps her, wanting her to be queen of Atlantis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 4 - Incursion of the Skrull
    6.1/10(177 votes)

    #20 - Incursion of the Skrull

    S1:E4

    The Skrulls, a race of green skinned shape shifters, come to Earth and impersonate the Fantastic Four. They attempt to discredit them, hoping to keep them from interfering in their plans to conquer Earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 10 - The Mask of Doom (3)
    6.1/10(189 votes)

    #21 - The Mask of Doom (3)

    S1:E10

    Reed, Johnny, and Ben arrive in ancient Greece, with only forty-eight hours to find the casket. Their problems multiply, however, when they get into the middle of the Battle of Thermopalye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Elwin Ransom

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  22. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 2 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (2)
    6.0/10(270 votes)

    #22 - The Origin of the Fantastic Four (2)

    S1:E2

    The Puppet Master turns the Thing against Fantastic Four, but his plans fall apart when his step-daughter, Alicia, falls in love with the Thing and sides with the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 7 - Super Skrull
    5.8/10(191 votes)

    #23 - Super Skrull

    S1:E7

    The Skrulls let loose a new danger for the Fantastic Four to face, a being that possesses their combined powers: Super Skrull! Will the team be able to take this villain down?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 11 - Mole Man
    5.5/10(183 votes)

    #24 - Mole Man

    S1:E11

    The Fantastic Four are at a charity function at Rockefeller Center, when the building is dragged underground. It's discovered that the Mole Man is responsible and he plans for world domination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fantastic Four Season 1 Episode 12 - Behold the Negative Zone
    5.5/10(175 votes)

    #25 - Behold the Negative Zone

    S1:E12

    A creature named Annihlus appears in Reed's lab, soon followed by his mortal enemy, Blaastar. The Fantastic Four learn these two enemies come from the Negative Zone and must return them before it's too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"When Calls Galactus" is the best rated episode of "Fantastic Four". It scored 7.6/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Richard Trueblood and written by Jan Strnad, it aired on 11/18/1995. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "To Battle the Living Planet".