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The Best Episodes of Legacies

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

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In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Legacies Season 1 Episode 16 - There's Always a Loophole
    8.9/10(1123 votes)

    S1:E16

    When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon The Salvatore School, Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG uncovers a secret about his mother and Josie finds herself in a dire situation.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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  2. Legacies Season 2 Episode 12 - Kai Parker Screwed Us
    8.8/10(1061 votes)

    S2:E12

    When a series of events leads Josie, Lizzie and Alaric to the prison world, they come face to face with the twins' evil uncle Kai.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Legacies Season 4 Episode 5 - I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me
    8.8/10(745 votes)

    S4:E5

    Hope is tracked down by the one person who could help her "Rebekah Mikaelson". Rebekah is fearful of what path Hope has chosen but makes every effort to get through to her. Josie and Lizzie hold out hope in a seemingly dire situation as MG figures out what he can do to help. Meanwhile, Kaleb wants to set things right and turns to Cleo for guidance.

    Director:Lauren Petzke
    Writers:Hannah Rosner, Jose Molina

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  4. Legacies Season 4 Episode 15 - Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found
    8.8/10(611 votes)

    S4:E15

    Hope continues to be swirled in confusion and fighting her humanity, which results in her seeing the people who mean the most to her: Rebekah, Marcel, Kol, and Freya. Kaleb wants to introduce Cleo to his world, including those who had the most profound influence on his path. Meanwhile, Lizzie devises a plan to get in someone's good graces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Legacies Season 1 Episode 13 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do
    8.7/10(1039 votes)

    S1:E13

    When a spontaneous road trip to visit MG’s parents leaves him and Landon missing, and a distressed Rafael with no memory of what happened, Hope, Alaric and Kaleb set out to find them before it’s too late.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Legacies Season 2 Episode 13 - You Can't Save Them All
    8.7/10(832 votes)

    S2:E13

    Hope finds herself in a race against the clock as the threat of the prophecy looms and the pressure to rescue the Saltzmans grows. Meanwhile, Alaric's attempt to keep his family safe leads him to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Legacies Season 1 Episode 6 - Mombie Dearest
    8.6/10(1293 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Lizzie and Josie prepare for their long awaited sweet sixteen party, Alaric finds himself preoccupied with the latest supernatural arrival – one that hits a little too close to home. Elsewhere, Penelope’s latest plan gives MG one last shot at impressing Lizzie on her big day, while an unexpected betrayal causes tensions to boil over between Hope and Rafael.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Marguerite MacIntyre

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  8. Legacies Season 4 Episode 4 - See You on the Other Side
    8.6/10(697 votes)

    S4:E4

    Hope wrestles with her reality. Alaric entrusts the Super Squad to work together. Cleo confides in Landon. Meanwhile, MG divulges some important information to Lizzie and Finch sees a different side to Josie. Kaleb, Jed and Ethan also appear.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Sylvia Batey Alcalá

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  9. Legacies Season 2 Episode 6 - That's Nothing I Had to Remember
    8.5/10(830 votes)

    S2:E6

    When a truth-seeking monster arrives in Mystic Falls during Commonwealth Day, Hope and Lizzie fear that the secrets they’ve each been keeping have made them targets. Meanwhile, MG, Kaleb and Kym seek out an unlikely ally, who may have knowledge on how to take down the latest monster. Finally, Freya receives an unexpected visit from one of the Salvatore Students.

    Director:Bola Ogun
    Writers:Adam Higgs, Josh Eiserike

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  10. Legacies Season 4 Episode 3 - We All Knew This Day Was Coming
    8.5/10(662 votes)

    S4:E3

    Hope realizes she has a difficult choice to make, much to Alaric's disapproval; Kaleb and MG come up with their own plan to help Hope; Alaric realizes he needs to relinquish control.

    Director:Lauren Petzke
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Legacies Season 4 Episode 20 - Just Don't Be a Stranger, Okay?
    8.5/10(613 votes)

    S4:E20

    Hope, Lizzie, MG, Kaleb, Jed, Cleo and Alaric reflect on recent events and what comes next for each of them. Hope and Lizzie each find solace from unexpected yet welcome sources.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Julie Plec

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  12. Legacies Season 1 Episode 14 - Let's Just Finish the Dance
    8.4/10(923 votes)

    S1:E14

    As the Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant, Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma that’s causing her magic to go on the fritz. Meanwhile, the unexpected arrival of Roman, a boy from Hope’s past, causes Landon to be on alert. Elsewhere, MG struggles with the fallout from his recent actions, while Josie’s secret desire to win Miss Mystic Falls takes a backseat to Lizzie’s plan for the pageant.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Sherman Payne

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  13. Legacies Season 1 Episode 15 - I’ll Tell You a Story
    8.4/10(866 votes)

    S1:E15

    When the fallout of Hope’s actions leaves her and Landon on the outs, she turns to Lizzie for help making things right. Meanwhile, Landon uncovers secrets about his past, while Josie looks into a secret that Alaric has been keeping.

    Director:Tony Solomons
    Writer:Thomas Brandon

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  14. Legacies Season 2 Episode 15 - Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself
    8.4/10(704 votes)

    S2:E15

    When things take a dark turn on the twins’ 17th birthday, Lizzie is left to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Hope takes drastic measures when she and Alaric clash over how to handle an issue involving Josie. Finally, Rafael makes a heartbreaking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Legacies Season 1 Episode 8 - Maybe I Should Start From the End
    8.3/10(1003 votes)

    S1:E8

    After discovering that Landon is in trouble, Hope and Alaric set out in search for him. Along the way, they uncover some startling information about Landon’s past.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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  16. Legacies Season 4 Episode 9 - I Can't Be the One to Stop You
    8.3/10(549 votes)

    S4:E9

    Hope finds herself involved in a game of cat and mouse as Lizzie sets out to make things right. Josie has a heart-to-heart with Finch. Alaric, Landon, and Ted get a surprising result from their quest. Meanwhile, MG, Jed and Cleo handle matters back at The Salvatore School.

    Director:Morenike Joela Evans
    Writers:Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes

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  17. Legacies Season 1 Episode 5 - Malivore
    8.2/10(1110 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tensions rise among the students after Alaric decides to give the students a bigger voice by forming an honor council. Determined to find out more about Landon’s past, Hope does a series of magical tests on him. Meanwhile, Alaric and Dorian take on the next creature to try and find out what they want and where they are coming from.

    Director:Mike Karasick
    Writers:Thomas Brandon, Penny Cox

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  18. Legacies Season 1 Episode 10 - There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True
    8.2/10(1062 votes)

    S1:E10

    Following a stay in Europe with her mother, Lizzie returns to Mystic Falls and comes face to face with someone who could make all her wishes come true – including making Hope Mikaelson disappear.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Josh Schaer

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  19. Legacies Season 2 Episode 4 - Since When Do You Speak Japanese?
    8.2/10(809 votes)

    S2:E4

    When a samurai shows up looking for a demon that possesses its victims, Josie leads the charge to defend her friends from the demon's wrath; MG is conflicted by a secret he's uncovered about Lizzie's new vampire friend, Sebastian.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Penny Cox

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  20. Legacies Season 2 Episode 5 - Screw Endgame
    8.2/10(803 votes)

    S2:E5

    As the Salvatore School prepares for its upcoming ‘80s-themed decade dance, Hope and Lizzie find themselves trapped inside a never-ending labyrinth with a monster on their trail.

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Thomas Brandon

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  21. Legacies Season 3 Episode 12 - I Was Made To Love You
    8.2/10(551 votes)

    S3:E12

    Hope’s suspicion is piqued after Wade shares some startling news with her. To uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact, Alaric must work with an enemy from his past. After Ethan finds himself in harm’s way, MG is forced to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Legacies Season 1 Episode 12 - There's a Mummy on Main Street
    8.1/10(931 votes)

    S1:E12

    When the urn goes missing, Alaric, Hope, Josie, Lizzie, Kaleb, Dorian and Emma hit the road to locate the artifact before the next Malivore creature arrives. Meanwhile, Lizzie takes aim at Hope for all the past spring breaks she’s ruined. Finally, the group bands together when a town-wide quarantine threatens to expose their supernatural identities.

    Director:Julie Plec
    Writers:Marguerite MacIntyre, Sherman Payne

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  23. Legacies Season 2 Episode 2 - This Year Will Be Different
    8.1/10(850 votes)

    S2:E2

    Determined to move forward with her new life alone, Hope's latest hunt leads her on a collision course with the past. Landon's newfound status as the popular guy leads to tensions with Josie. MG contemplates telling Lizzie how he feels about her.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Thomas Brandon

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  24. Legacies Season 4 Episode 19 - This Can Only End in Blood
    8.1/10(449 votes)

    S4:E19

    Hope presents a challenge to Ken, which he has to accept. Cleo is set on revenge. The Super Squad prepares for the battle of their lives. Meanwhile, Landon has some unexpected visitors.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writers:Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes

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  25. Legacies Season 1 Episode 7 - Death Keeps Knocking On My Door
    8.0/10(1066 votes)

    S1:E7

    As Hope hit the books to learn more about the latest creature to arrive to the school, things take a dark and twisted turn leaving her to confront one of her darkest fears. Meanwhile, Alaric attempts to help Rafael cope after his past comes back to haunt him.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Julie Plec

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Best Episodes Summary

"There's Always a Loophole" is the best rated episode of "Legacies". It scored 8.9/10 based on 1123 votes. Directed by Mary Lou Belli and written by Brett Matthews, it aired on 3/28/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kai Parker Screwed Us".