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The Best Episodes of Locke & Key

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

Best episode
S2E5 Past is Prologue
8.01,419 votes
Worst episode
S3E3 Five Minutes Past
6.21,157 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.5avg
Binge time
21h 41m
28 episodes

Seasons3

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 5 - Past is Prologue
    8.0/10(1419 votes)
    S2:E5

    Gabe insinuates himself into Tyler's search for the Memory Key as Kinsey resolves to find out what's going on with Eden. Bode visits an old friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 10 - Cliffhanger
    7.9/10(1494 votes)
    S2:E10

    Escalating threats and a devastating loss lead the Lockes into a ferocious showdown with Dodge. Back at Keyhouse, Bode confronts a shocking visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 3 - Small World
    7.8/10(1423 votes)
    S2:E3

    Amid Duncan's unease over a new houseguest, Gabe tries to drive a wedge between Kinsey and Scot, Bode finds an unusual key, and Nina bonds with Josh.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 6 - The Maze
    7.8/10(1375 votes)
    S2:E6

    At the annual Winterfest celebration, Kinsey tries to play it cool around Gabe while a key found by Bode and Duncan may offer a way to take down Dodge.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 3 - Head Games
    7.7/10(2553 votes)
    S1:E3

    Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring. Tyler's simmering rage boils over. Kinsey realizes just how much her fear is holding her back.

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  6. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 8 - Ray of F**king Sunshine
    7.7/10(2239 votes)
    S1:E8

    Tyler and Kinsey feel torn when they figure out why Nina is acting strangely. Bode meets Rufus and Ellie's houseguest. Dodge zeroes in on the Omega Key.

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  8. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 9 - Alpha & Omega
    7.7/10(1274 votes)
    S2:E9

    While Tyler works on a way to help Jackie, Gabe gives Kinsey a deadline to meet his demands, Eden manipulates Josh, and a shaken Nina reaches out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 10 - Crown of Shadows
    7.6/10(2457 votes)
    S1:E10

    The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.

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  10. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 8 - Irons in the Fire
    7.6/10(1294 votes)
    S2:E8

    As the origins of the Locke family magic come to light, Tyler and Kinsey look to protect their loved ones from Gabe's expanding collection of pawns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 7 - Dissection
    7.5/10(2487 votes)
    S1:E7

    The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.

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  12. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 4 - The Keepers of the Keys
    7.5/10(2390 votes)
    S1:E4

    Sporting a new hairdo and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head. Tyler tries to impress his crush.

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  13. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 9 - Echoes
    7.5/10(2304 votes)
    S1:E9

    As pieces begin to click into place for the Locke siblings, Ellie opens up about her connection to Dodge, and Kinsey comes clean with her friends.

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  14. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Matheson
    7.4/10(3163 votes)
    S1:E1

    After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance — and a startling discovery. Tyler and Kinsey try to start over at a new high school.

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  15. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 5 - Family Tree
    7.4/10(2337 votes)
    S1:E5

    Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully. A troubled Nina finds a sympathetic ear. A long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light.

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  16. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 4 - Forget Me Not
    7.3/10(1355 votes)
    S2:E4

    With Duncan's emotional state deteriorating, Gabe confronts one of the Lockes, Tyler surprises Jackie on her birthday, and Kinsey faces up to her fears.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 7 - Best Laid Plans
    7.3/10(1375 votes)
    S2:E7

    Kinsey puts her acting skills to the test when the Lockes and their friends set a magical trap at Keyhouse. Josh fumes over his missing artifact.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Locke & Key Season 2 Episode 2 - The Head and the Heart
    7.3/10(1425 votes)
    S2:E2

    Tyler grows concerned over Jackie's memory loss, Gabe probes the Lockes for information about the keys, and Nina meets a mansplainer at her new job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 6 - The Black Door
    7.3/10(2297 votes)
    S1:E6

    Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.

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  20. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 2 - Trapper / Keeper
    7.3/10(2665 votes)
    S1:E2

    While Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler falls in with a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key.

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  21. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 7 - Curtain
    7.2/10(925 votes)
    S3:E7

    Gideon forces Ellie to take him to the missing key, putting an old classmate's life on the line. Nina and Bode attempt to unlock the Harlequin Chest.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 8 - Farewell
    7.2/10(1091 votes)
    S3:E8

    With Gideon hell-bent on acquiring the Creation Key, the Lockes race to stop him, leading to a vicious clash — and a decision that changes everything.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 1 - The Snow Globe
    7.1/10(1224 votes)
    S3:E1

    A mysterious snow globe unleashes a double dose of trouble at Keyhouse, leaving Bode out in the cold as Kinsey and Nina try to retrieve a stolen key.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 5 - Siege
    7.0/10(942 votes)
    S3:E5

    Suspicions about Bode's behavior come to a head after an unsettling discovery, while Gideon's patience runs out in his plot to possess the keys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 6 - Free Bird
    6.9/10(926 votes)
    S3:E6

    Gideon's henchman grabs leverage to use against the Lockes as Tyler and Kinsey look for a way to help Bode, who's devising a clever plan of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Locke & Key Season 3 Episode 4 - Deep Cover
    6.8/10(956 votes)
    S3:E4

    Bode's sudden attitude change worries his family and friends, Tyler catches up with a co-worker, and Gideon forms an unholy alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Past is Prologue" is the best rated episode of Locke & Key. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,419 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 22, 2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cliffhanger".

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