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The Best Episodes of Lanterns

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

Best episode
S1E5 Lights Out
8.922,825 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 OutKast
7.629,579 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.2avg
Binge time
7h 9m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5 - Lights Out
    8.9/10(22825 votes)

    S1:E5

    As the Macon family's history unravels, Rushville mobilizes in the face of the escalating threat. As John is placed in an impossible position, Hal risks everything in a final attempt to take down the Manhunter.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Justin Britt-Gibson

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  2. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 7 - The Jordan Boys' Legacy
    8.4/10(16076 votes)

    S1:E7

    Finding themselves on another planet, Hal and John must put aside their fractured past to solve a murder. Along their journey, both men are forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts...and the ways their childhoods shaped who they are today.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Tom King, Damon Lindelof

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  3. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 4 - The Weenie
    8.3/10(21113 votes)

    S1:E4

    As the 48-hour deadline nears, John develops a new theory about the Manhunter's location, leading him and Hal to run their next move by Sheriff Kane. Meanwhile, Hal's visit to Sinestro has consequences.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Breannah Gibson

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  4. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(30398 votes)

    S1:E1

    After a fatal shooting, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart set out to prove it was an extraterrestrial event.

    Director:James Hawes
    Writers:Tom King, Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy

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  5. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 6 - Bad Optics
    8.1/10(17198 votes)

    S1:E6

    Now in business with his brother Marcus, John is on the verge of landing a major investor for his innovative take on panic rooms when an unexpected phone call pulls him back to Rushville - and everything he worked so hard to leave behind.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writers:Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-Gibson

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  6. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 2 - Trust Fall
    8.1/10(25556 votes)

    S1:E2

    While John's middling errand ultimately proves eventful, Hal makes waves in Rushville – which only inspires him to dig deeper.

    Director:James Hawes
    Writers:Chris Mundy, Vanessa Baden Kelly

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  7. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 8 - Dirt and Stars
    7.9/10(17416 votes)

    S1:E8

    As John and Hal draw closer to the truth, John comes to an unexpected understanding with Sheriff Kane... just as a chilling new discovery emerges.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Tom King, Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy

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  8. Lanterns Season 1 Episode 3 - OutKast
    7.6/10(29579 votes)

    S1:E3

    When his dad misunderstands a contact attempt from the Guardians, John is put forth as the next best option to fulfill the Green Lantern destiny. Then, after a lifetime of preparation, John finally gets his chance to interview for the Guardians.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writer:Vanessa Baden Kelly

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lights Out" is the best rated episode of Lanterns. It scored 8.9/10 from 22,825 votes. Directed by Geeta Patel and written by Justin Britt-Gibson, it aired on September 13, 2026. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Jordan Boys' Legacy".

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