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The Best Episodes of Into the Badlands

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In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 6 - Hand of Five Poisons
    8.6/10(1546 votes)

    #1 - Hand of Five Poisons

    S1:E6

    Sunny and M.K. fight to escape Quinn's grip once and for all. Meanwhile, the Baron's enemies conspire to take him down and change the Badlands forever.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Michael R. Perry

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  2. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 13 - Black Lotus, White Rose
    8.6/10(781 votes)

    #2 - Black Lotus, White Rose

    S3:E13

    Sunny discovers an important figure from his past is working with the Black Lotus. The Widow, Gaius, and Tilda bring an end to the bloody civil war.

    Director:Miles Millar
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  3. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 4 - Palm of the Iron Fox
    8.5/10(1053 votes)

    #3 - Palm of the Iron Fox

    S2:E4

    The Widow's fight for power lands her in a showdown with her enemies, who have joined forces against her; an old threat resurfaces.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:Daniel C. Connolly

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  4. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 9 - Nightingale Sings No More
    8.5/10(937 votes)

    #4 - Nightingale Sings No More

    S2:E9

    Sunny relies on an unlikely person for help in defeating a foe; Bajie learns a shocking secret from his past.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writer:Justin Britt-Gibson

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  5. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 8 - Leopard Catches Cloud
    8.5/10(870 votes)

    #5 - Leopard Catches Cloud

    S3:E8

    Sunny and Bajie arrive at Pilgrim's Fortress, only to face an angry M.K. The Widow enlists Gaius. Moon and Lydia rally the troops.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writers:Matt Lambert, Kristy Lowrey

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  6. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 16 - Seven Strike as One
    8.4/10(864 votes)

    #6 - Seven Strike as One

    S3:E16

    Sunny, The Widow and Bajie lead the charge against Pilgrim, as he attempts to gain ultimate control of the Badlands; M.K. seeks revenge on The Widow. (Series Finale)

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writers:Matt Lambert, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  7. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 1 - Tiger Pushes Mountain
    8.3/10(1250 votes)

    #7 - Tiger Pushes Mountain

    S2:E1

    Six months after the Season 1 finale, Sunny finds a new foe, as well as a new, unexpected ally, while MK learns about his gift in a mysterious place.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  8. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 6 - Leopard Stalks in Snow
    8.3/10(928 votes)

    #8 - Leopard Stalks in Snow

    S2:E6

    Sunny and Bajie meet a friend, but must also confront an enemy from their past; the Widow makes an unholy alliance.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writer:Matt Lambert

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  9. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 1 - Enter the Phoenix
    8.3/10(1014 votes)

    #9 - Enter the Phoenix

    S3:E1

    Sunny returns to the Badlands, seeking a cure for his son Henry. The Widow and Chau wage a bloody civil war. A new threat emerges.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writers:Matt Lambert, Kristy Lowrey

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  10. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 12 - Cobra Fang, Panther Claw
    8.3/10(677 votes)

    #10 - Cobra Fang, Panther Claw

    S3:E12

    The Widow and Baron Chau finally face off; M.K. and Pilgrim grow their forces at the Monastery; Sunny and Bajie discover a new foe, the Black Lotus.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writers:Josh Stoddard, Evan Endicott

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  11. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 14 - Curse of the Red Rain
    8.3/10(659 votes)

    #11 - Curse of the Red Rain

    S3:E14

    Sunny, Bajie and Kannin journey back into the Badlands. The Widow makes a risky play against Pilgrim, bringing Cressida and Lydia into the crossfire.

    Director:Miles Millar
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  12. Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 5 - Snake Creeps Down
    8.2/10(1339 votes)

    #12 - Snake Creeps Down

    S1:E5

    As Sunny secures his escape from the Fort, Quinn grows suspicious. Meanwhile, The Widow's decisions set her on a collision course with Sunny and M.K.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Justin Doble

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  13. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 8 - Sting of the Scorpion's Tail
    8.2/10(866 votes)

    #13 - Sting of the Scorpion's Tail

    S2:E8

    Sunny plays a game which causes his friends to question his loyalty; the Widow discovers the existence of a new weapon.

    Director:Stephen Fung
    Writer:LaToya Morgan

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  14. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 9 - Chamber of the Scorpion
    8.2/10(709 votes)

    #14 - Chamber of the Scorpion

    S3:E9

    Sunny and Bajie face off with Pilgrim, who lays out his deadly plan for the Badlands.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writers:Josh Stoddard, Evan Endicott

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  15. Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 2 - Fist Like a Bullet
    8.1/10(1618 votes)

    #15 - Fist Like a Bullet

    S1:E2

    M.K. finds refuge in an unlikely and dangerous place, while Sunny's loyalty is tested when Quinn tries to force him to commit an unspeakable act.

    Director:David Dobkin
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  16. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 4 - Blind Cannibal Assassins
    8.1/10(822 votes)

    #16 - Blind Cannibal Assassins

    S3:E4

    Sunny and Bajie face off against a deadly new foe with a dark connection to Sunny's past. Chau enlists her brother in the fight against Pilgrim.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writers:Michael Taylor, Kristy Lowrey

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  17. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 7 - Dragonfly's Last Dance
    8.1/10(768 votes)

    #17 - Dragonfly's Last Dance

    S3:E7

    Sunny works with the River King to secure passage to Pilgrim's Fortress. The Widow faces mutiny from discontented troops.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writers:LaToya Morgan, Kristy Lowrey

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  18. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 11 - The Boar and the Butterfly
    8.1/10(642 votes)

    #18 - The Boar and the Butterfly

    S3:E11

    Sunny and Nix seek information that could destroy Pilgrim; The Widow and Bajie team up with the Master; M.K. leads Pilgrim to a great source of power.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writers:Matt Lambert, Stephanie Hicks

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  19. Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fort
    8.0/10(2028 votes)

    #19 - The Fort

    S1:E1

    The Badlands' deadliest Clipper rescues a mysterious boy with a dark secret, but who may know the way out.

    Director:David Dobkin
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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  20. Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 4 - Two Tigers Subdue Dragons
    8.0/10(1337 votes)

    #20 - Two Tigers Subdue Dragons

    S1:E4

    Sunny and M.K. try to figure out how to control the boy's power. Meanwhile, Quinn sets a dangerous parlay with a rival Baron to help fight The Widow.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Michael Jones-Morales

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  21. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 3 - Leopard Snares Rabbit
    8.0/10(828 votes)

    #21 - Leopard Snares Rabbit

    S3:E3

    Sunny and Bajie go undercover on The Widow's frontlines, seeking passage to a possible cure for Henry. Tilda confronts The Widow.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writers:Michael Taylor, Kristy Lowrey

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  22. Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 15 - Requiem for the Fallen
    8.0/10(631 votes)

    #22 - Requiem for the Fallen

    S3:E15

    Sunny, Bajie and Gaius seek out an unlikely ally in the fight against Pilgrim. Cressida has a disturbing revelation. The Widow questions her future.

    Director:Paco Cabezas
    Writer:Matt Lambert

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  23. Into the Badlands Season 1 Episode 3 - White Stork Spreads Wings
    7.9/10(1435 votes)

    #23 - White Stork Spreads Wings

    S1:E3

    As Sunny begins to train M.K., the boy struggles to learn discipline. Meanwhile, Quinn seeks retribution against The Widow and faces the consequences.

    Director:David Dobkin
    Writers:Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Justine Juel Gillmer

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  24. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 2 - Force of Eagle's Claw
    7.9/10(1025 votes)

    #24 - Force of Eagle's Claw

    S2:E2

    Sunny and Bajie struggle to stay alive; the Widow consolidates her power in the face of challenges.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Matt Lambert

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  25. Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 3 - Red Sun, Silver Moon
    7.9/10(970 votes)

    #25 - Red Sun, Silver Moon

    S2:E3

    Sunny and Bajie meet a dangerous foe who knows Sunny; the Widow prepares for a showdown; MK learns a secret.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hand of Five Poisons" is the best rated episode of "Into the Badlands". It scored 8.6/10 based on 1546 votes. Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Michael R. Perry, it aired on 12/20/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Black Lotus, White Rose".