La Brea backdrop
Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Action & Adventure

The Best Episodes of La Brea

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

Binge this in 21h 2m•Peaking at 7.2/10

An epic adventure begins when a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles, pulling hundreds of people and buildings into its depths. Those who fell in find themselves in a mysterious and dangerous

Airs on
NBC
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    La Brea Season 1 Episode 10 - Topanga
    7.2/10(641 votes)

    #1 - Topanga

    S1:E10

    With news of one last sinkhole opening, Gavin, Izzy and Dr. Nathan race to Seattle to launch a final rescue effort before it's too late. Eve embarks on a perilous journey to send a young boy though a portal in order to save her family.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. La Brea Season 1 Episode 8 - Origins
    7.0/10(652 votes)

    #2 - Origins

    S1:E8

    With cold weather approaching, Eve, Levi and Ty return to the fort, despite their near-death experience there, hoping to learn 10,000 B.C. survival skills. Gavin's attempts to spare Izzy pain threatens their relationship.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writers:Jessica Granger, André Edmonds

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. La Brea Season 1 Episode 9 - Father and Son
    7.0/10(594 votes)

    #3 - Father and Son

    S1:E9

    When a stunning revelation puts Josh and Izzy's lives on the line, Eve and the other survivors desperately search for the young boy who holds the key to saving them. Gavin and Izzy must rely on a stranger if there is any hope to reunite their family.

    Director:Thor Freudenthal
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. La Brea Season 2 Episode 11 - The Wedding
    7.0/10(324 votes)

    #4 - The Wedding

    S2:E11

    When the Clearing and Fort unite to celebrate the union of Ty and Paara, the invitation of a controversial guest threatens to upend the festivities. Lucas offers Veronica an unexpected strategy to unravel her captor's odd connection to 10,000 BC.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writer:Jerome Schwartz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. La Brea Season 1 Episode 4 - The New Arrival
    6.9/10(755 votes)

    #5 - The New Arrival

    S1:E4

    The sight of a crashing plane spreads a wave of unexpected hope through the clearing as Eve and the other survivors search for its fallen pilot. Gavin and Izzy seek help from an unlikely source after the government permanently suspends their mission into the sinkhole.

    Director:Thor Freudenthal
    Writer:Zakiyyah Alexander

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. La Brea Season 2 Episode 6 - Lazarus
    6.9/10(407 votes)

    #6 - Lazarus

    S2:E6

    When their plan to infiltrate the Building goes awry, Gavin finds himself face-to-face with its enigmatic leader. Eve, Levi, Sam and Izzy are forced to rely on a former adversary to lead a rescue attempt. In 1988, Josh and Riley enjoy some fun before a startling turn.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Bisanne Masoud

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of La Brea

    READ
  7. La Brea Season 2 Episode 13 - The Journey (1)
    6.9/10(317 votes)

    #7 - The Journey (1)

    S2:E13

    Gavin leads his family toward a new way home, but each step inches everyone closer toward his devastating vision of Eve's death. Levi, ostracized from the others, is given a chance at redemption when an old foe proposes a deal.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. La Brea Season 3 Episode 1 - Sierra
    6.9/10(320 votes)

    #8 - Sierra

    S3:E1

    After the Clearing's destroyed in a dinosaur attack, the Survivors must find a new home. Gavin discovers a clue about where Eve has been taken, but tracking the lead down results in even more tragic consequences.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. La Brea Season 2 Episode 2 - The Cave
    6.8/10(465 votes)

    #9 - The Cave

    S2:E2

    While Gavin enlists the help of his grandfather to guide him to his missing wife, Eve and Levi navigate a horrifying new reality. In 1988, Josh and Riley discover they’re being followed by a suspicious man who reveals information about the mystery behind the sinkholes.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Rob Wright

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. La Brea Season 2 Episode 3 - The Great Escape
    6.8/10(431 votes)

    #10 - The Great Escape

    S2:E3

    After an emotional reunion, Gavin and Eve attempt a daring escape from their unforgiving captors; Lucas leads a dangerous mission to the fort to reclaim the resources his friends so desperately need.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. La Brea Season 2 Episode 4 - The Fog
    6.8/10(428 votes)

    #11 - The Fog

    S2:E4

    When a fog falls over the Clearing, Eve leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they’ve faced before. In 1988, Josh and Riley pursue a woman who may hold the key to stopping the impending tidal wave disaster.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:André Edmonds

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. La Brea Season 2 Episode 10 - The Return
    6.8/10(328 votes)

    #12 - The Return

    S2:E10

    A ruthless enemy holds the Clearing captive, threatening to kill a beloved Survivor if their demands for an unexpected item aren't met. Gavin and Sam lead the rescue attempt, aided by an old friend whose return holds more questions than answers.

    Director:Greg McLean
    Writer:Rob Wright

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. La Brea Season 2 Episode 12 - The Swarm
    6.8/10(327 votes)

    #13 - The Swarm

    S2:E12

    Eve and Gavin ally with James to infiltrate the Lazarus Building in hopes of saving Ty and stopping Kiera from destroying their only way home. When a deadly horde awakens beneath the Clearing, Veronica must save Ella before a lethal sting kills her.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Christopher Hollier

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. La Brea Season 2 Episode 14 - The Journey (2)
    6.8/10(357 votes)

    #14 - The Journey (2)

    S2:E14

    With Gavin on the verge of dying, Eve and her family make a desperate attempt to set things right … even as an unexpected twist threatens to tear them apart forever. Veronica reveals a secret that sends her relationship with Lucas into jeopardy.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. La Brea Season 1 Episode 3 - The Hunt
    6.7/10(806 votes)

    #15 - The Hunt

    S1:E3

    With the survivors’ food supply dwindling, Eve and Ty venture into the forest on a risky hunting expedition only to face unexpected dangers that threaten their survival. As an unlikely rescue mission comes to fruition, Gavin must put his faith – and the fate of his family – in the hands of an old friend with whom he shares a complicated past.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Jose Molina

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. La Brea Season 1 Episode 5 - The Fort
    6.7/10(732 votes)

    #16 - The Fort

    S1:E5

    Eve, Levi and the rest of the search party explore a mysterious fort that raises more questions than answers. With the help of a new ally, Gavin and Izzy embark on a dangerous and unauthorized mission to save their family despite government warnings that they could cause unprecedented disaster.

    Director:Greg McLean
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. La Brea Season 2 Episode 1 - The Next Day
    6.7/10(530 votes)

    #17 - The Next Day

    S2:E1

    Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ruthless prehistoric group. Gavin, Izzy and Ella question whether they’re fit to survive in 10,000 BC. Josh and Riley wake up in an unfamiliar time.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:David Appelbaum, Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. La Brea Season 2 Episode 5 - The Heist
    6.7/10(411 votes)

    #18 - The Heist

    S2:E5

    Eve, Gavin and others attempt to commandeer a shipment of black rock to gain access to the mysterious Building, where they believe they may find a way to bring Josh and Riley home. In 1988, Josh and Riley must act swiftly to prevent Caroline from altering the timeline.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Jessica Granger

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. La Brea Season 2 Episode 8 - Stampede
    6.7/10(356 votes)

    #19 - Stampede

    S2:E8

    The Harrises return to 10,000 BC, determined to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes, despite knowing that this will mean they will never get home again. An unlikely leader rallies the Clearing to face an oncoming prehistoric threat.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Russel Friend

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. La Brea Season 3 Episode 4 - Fire Storm
    6.7/10(255 votes)

    #20 - Fire Storm

    S3:E4

    When a massive fire breaks out, forcing everyone to flee, Sam and Lucas lead the group's fight for survival. Gavin is kidnapped by a woman with a surprising connection to his old life who may hold the answers about Eve that he's been seeking.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Onalee Hunter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. La Brea Season 3 Episode 5 - The Road Home (1)
    6.7/10(267 votes)

    #21 - The Road Home (1)

    S3:E5

    A traitor turning on the Survivors leads to a deadly confrontation as they're shocked to learn where Eve has been taken.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Jerome Schwartz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. La Brea Season 1 Episode 2 - Day Two
    6.6/10(936 votes)

    #22 - Day Two

    S1:E2

    With Josh’s life on the line, Eve traverses the dangerous wilderness back to the clearing to save him. Desperate to kickstart a rescue mission, Gavin and Izzy work to prove there are survivors alive inside the sinkhole as government agents track their every move.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. La Brea Season 1 Episode 6 - The Way Home
    6.6/10(686 votes)

    #23 - The Way Home

    S1:E6

    With time running out before their window home closes, the survivors of the sinkhole hatch a final escape attempt. That plan, however, is put into question when they receive a stark warning from Gavin that their plan will end in disaster and forces Eve to make an impossible choice.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. La Brea Season 2 Episode 7 - 1988
    6.6/10(395 votes)

    #24 - 1988

    S2:E7

    A reunited Harris family leads the effort to rescue Caroline and stop the sinkholes from happening, only to face forces that threaten to tear their family apart. With Lucas' life on the line, Ty accepts a challenge to win his friend a cure.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Erica Meredith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. La Brea Season 2 Episode 9 - Murder in the Clearing
    6.6/10(342 votes)

    #25 - Murder in the Clearing

    S2:E9

    When a Survivor is murdered, Lucas and Sam lead a contentious investigation to find the killer. Gavin embarks on a mission to save Eve from the fateful vision he’s had of her death. Eve finds herself closer than ever to seeing it come true.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writers:Onalee Hunter, Peter Beals

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Topanga" is the best rated episode of "La Brea". It scored 7.2/10 based on 641 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by David Appelbaum, it aired on 11/30/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Origins".