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The Best Episodes of Last Resort

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

When the crew of the U.S. ballistic missile submarine Colorado refuse to fire nuclear weapons at Pakistan without confirmation of the orders, they are fired upon and declared rogue enemies of their own country.

Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:ABC

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Last Resort" is "Captain", rated 8.2/10 from 889 user votes. It was directed by Martin Campbell and written by Shawn Ryan. "Captain" aired on 9/27/2012 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Skeleton Crew".

  • Captain
    8.2/10 889 votes

    #1 - Captain

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2012

    With nowhere left to turn, a nuclear missile sub Captain and his XO go on the run and bring their crew to an exotic island.

    Director: Martin Campbell

    Writer: Shawn Ryan

  • Skeleton Crew
    8.0/10 436 votes

    #2 - Skeleton Crew

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

    In an attempt to end the standoff on Sainte Marina, Marcus and Sam enter into tense negotiations with the U.S. Government. Meanwhile, when a critical system fails, Grace must take command of the Colorado on a perilous repair operation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cinderella Liberty
    8.0/10 342 votes

    #3 - Cinderella Liberty

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012

    The crew waits for a visit from its families; Marcus must contemplate the unthinkable; the reason for the attack on Pakistan is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Controlled Flight Into Terrain
    8.0/10 373 votes

    #4 - Controlled Flight Into Terrain

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2013

    A brutal battle for control leaves the Colorado vulnerable to capture by a third party with a manipulative plan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blue On Blue
    7.5/10 540 votes

    #5 - Blue On Blue

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2012

    More than 20 warships close in on the Colorado; as Kendal is forced into a battle on the ground, Prosser questions Marcus' judgement

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: N/A

  • Another Fine Navy Day
    7.5/10 381 votes

    #6 - Another Fine Navy Day

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2012

    The crew is attacked by an unknown force unlike any other; Sam and Marcus race to save the sub and protect the island.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Voluntold
    7.4/10 417 votes

    #7 - Voluntold

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012

    Marcus and Sam learn they have been charged with treason; a threat brews among the group; an old friend of Sam's visits Christine.

    Director: Steven DePaul

    Writer: Patrick Massett, John Zinman

  • Nuke it Out
    7.4/10 353 votes

    #8 - Nuke it Out

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2012

    Sam and Marcus look for the traitor who stole the nuclear launch key; when Prosser disobeys orders, he starts a conflict he can't control; Grace and James try to defuse a dangerous situation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blue Water
    7.4/10 333 votes

    #9 - Blue Water

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2012

    Sam and James depart the island in a daring rescue attempt. Back on the island of Sainte Marina, a Chinese diplomat arrives to make a deal with Marcus. With scarcity and a prison problem plaguing him, Marcus finds himself treading down a more treacherous path than he could have imagined.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Pointy End of the Spear
    7.4/10 288 votes

    #10 - The Pointy End of the Spear

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2013

    Kylie works with Admiral Shepard to bring down the President, using evidence of what really happened in Pakistan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Damn the Torpedoes
    7.3/10 306 votes

    #11 - Damn the Torpedoes

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2013

    A typhoon, a mutiny and a Washington coup d'etat will force Marcus and his crew into unlikely alliances. As Sam's grief strains his loyalty to Marcus, will Sainte Marina get the supplies it so desperately needs? How far will Marcus go to ensure the crew's survival -- will it cost him his life?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Big Chicken Dinner
    7.1/10 318 votes

    #12 - Big Chicken Dinner

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012

    Marcus brings the islanders and the members of the Colorado together for a feast in the spirit of Thanksgiving; Grace searches for the truth when an essential crew member is accused of a crime.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eight Bells
    7.0/10 450 votes

    #13 - Eight Bells

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2012

    Aa search for three missing crew members leads to Serrat's compound and an ominous demand. A clandestine meeting between Kylie and Admiral Shepard confirms that the fire order came through a back channel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A