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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!

Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father's gruesome murder discover their new home's magical keys, which must be used in their...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Past is Prologue" is the best rated episode of "Locke & Key". It scored 8/10 based on 1229 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/22/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cliffhanger".

  • Past is Prologue
    8.0/101,229 votes
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    #1 - Past is Prologue

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cliffhanger
    7.9/101,316 votes
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    #2 - Cliffhanger

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Small World
    7.8/101,241 votes
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    #3 - Small World

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

  • The Maze
    7.8/101,197 votes
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    #4 - The Maze

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

  • Head Games
    7.7/102,335 votes
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    #5 - Head Games

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: Meredith Averill

  • Ray of F**king Sunshine
    7.7/102,035 votes
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    #6 - Ray of F**king Sunshine

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Vanessa Rojas

  • Alpha & Omega
    7.7/101,110 votes
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    #7 - Alpha & Omega

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crown of Shadows
    7.6/102,251 votes
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    #8 - Crown of Shadows

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2020

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

    Director: Vincenzo Natali

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill

  • Irons in the Fire
    7.6/101,128 votes
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    #9 - Irons in the Fire

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Keepers of the Keys
    7.5/102,180 votes
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    #10 - The Keepers of the Keys

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Mackenzie Dohr

  • Dissection
    7.5/102,268 votes
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    #11 - Dissection

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2020

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

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Michael D. Fuller

  • Echoes
    7.5/102,102 votes
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    #12 - Echoes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Vincenzo Natali

    Writer: Liz Phang, Meredith Averill

  • Welcome to Matheson
    7.4/102,902 votes
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    #13 - Welcome to Matheson

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez

  • Family Tree
    7.4/102,128 votes
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    #14 - Family Tree

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Mark Tonderai

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Andres Fischer-Centeno

  • Trapper / Keeper
    7.3/102,444 votes
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    #15 - Trapper / Keeper

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Liz Phang, Carlton Cuse

  • The Black Door
    7.3/102,085 votes
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    #16 - The Black Door

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2020

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

    Director: Mark Tonderai

    Writer: Brett Treacy, Dan Woodward

  • The Head and the Heart
    7.3/101,247 votes
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    #17 - The Head and the Heart

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forget Me Not
    7.3/101,184 votes
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    #18 - Forget Me Not

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

  • Best Laid Plans
    7.3/101,208 votes
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    #19 - Best Laid Plans

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Curtain
    7.2/10764 votes
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    #20 - Curtain

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Farewell
    7.2/10911 votes
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    #21 - Farewell

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Snow Globe
    7.1/101,055 votes
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    #22 - The Snow Globe

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Siege
    7.0/10780 votes
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    #23 - Siege

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Free Bird
    6.9/10767 votes
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    #24 - Free Bird

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Premiere
    6.8/101,520 votes
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    #25 - The Premiere

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2021

    Gabe forges an unholy alliance with Eden. Kinsey prepares for the premiere of the Savini Squad's horror film. Duncan arrives at Keyhouse with big news.

    Director: Mark Tonderai

    Writer: Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill