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The Best Episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 15 - Self Control
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Self Control

    S4:E15

    Suspicion turns to paranoia when the team doesn't know who can be trusted as more LMDs infiltrate S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Director:Jed Whedon
    Writer:Jed Whedon

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  2. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 17 - Turn, Turn, Turn
    8.5/10(64 votes)

    #2 - Turn, Turn, Turn

    S1:E17

    Coulson and his team find themselves without anyone they can trust, only to discover that they are trapped with a traitor in their midst.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  3. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 22 - Beginning of the End
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #3 - Beginning of the End

    S1:E22

    Dark secrets are revealed as Coulson and his team put everything on the line to stop Garrett and the forces of HYDRA.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  4. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 10 - What They Become
    8.4/10(63 votes)

    #4 - What They Become

    S2:E10

    Coulson and Whitehall's forces meet in an explosive confrontation that dramatically alters everyone's fates. Meanwhile, Skye discovers shocking secrets about her past.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Jeffrey Bell

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  5. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 22 - S.O.S. (2)
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #5 - S.O.S. (2)

    S2:E22

    S.H.I.E.L.D. puts everything on the line to survive a war that blurs the line between friend and foe. Coulson and his team will be forced to make shocking sacrifices that will leave their relationships and their world changed forever.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  6. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 5 - 4,722 Hours
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #6 - 4,722 Hours

    S3:E5

    After her dramatic rescue from another planet, Simmons is still reeling from her ordeal and reveals how she had to fight for her life in a harsh new world.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Craig Titley

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  7. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 10 - Maveth
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #7 - Maveth

    S3:E10

    S.H.I.E.L.D battles HYDRA head-to-head, which sees Coulson and Fitz take the ultimate risk while Daisy and the Inhumans try to keep HYDRA at bay.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writer:Jeffrey Bell

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  8. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 20 - Farewell, Cruel World!
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Farewell, Cruel World!

    S4:E20

    The clock is ticking for Daisy and Simmons to get the team out of the Framework, but not everyone is ready and willing to leave.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writer:Brent Fletcher

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  9. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 21 - The Return
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #9 - The Return

    S4:E21

    Coulson and the team's victory in the Framework is short-lived, as an even deadlier enemy looms against them all.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  10. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7 Episode 9 - As I Have Always Been
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #10 - As I Have Always Been

    S7:E9

    A time storm ravages the Zephyr, propelling it toward destruction while simultaneously forcing Daisy and Coulson to relive their failed attempts to save the team over and over, until they find a solution or are swallowed by the storm. Making it to their next destination will take trust, courage and sacrifice from everyone on board, but it will all come down to having enough time.

    Director:Elizabeth Henstridge
    Writer:Drew Z. Greenberg

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  11. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 1 - Orientation (1)
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Orientation (1)

    S5:E1

    Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that's just the beginning of the nightmare to come.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  12. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 5 - Rewind
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Rewind

    S5:E5

    With the surprising help of Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his incredible journey is revealed.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Craig Titley

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  13. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 12 - The Real Deal
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #13 - The Real Deal

    S5:E12

    In the milestone 100th episode, Coulson finally reveals the mysterious deal he made with Ghost Rider, which will impact everyone on the team.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeffrey Bell

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  14. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 8 - Many Heads, One Tale
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #14 - Many Heads, One Tale

    S3:E8

    The S.H.I.E.L.D. team discovers dangerous truths about the ATCU, and Ward's plans to destroy S.H.I.E.L.D. take a surprising twist.

    Director:Garry A. Brown
    Writer:Daniel J. Doyle

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  15. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 22 - Ascension (2)
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Ascension (2)

    S3:E22

    As Hive prepares to convert the world into his personal army, S.H.I.E.L.D. scrambles to mount a counteroffensive. Who's going to pay the ultimate price to ensure that the mission is a success?

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writer:Jed Whedon

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  16. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 7 - Deals with Our Devils
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #16 - Deals with Our Devils

    S4:E7

    With the loss of half the team, the remaining members search for answers as the clock counts down for Ghost Rider.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Daniel J. Doyle

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  17. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 16 - What If...
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #17 - What If...

    S4:E16

    Daisy and Simmons uncover secrets and lies in a world gone mad. With HYDRA in control, they are our only hope to save everyone.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Daniel J. Doyle

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  18. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 18 - No Regrets
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #18 - No Regrets

    S4:E18

    The truth behind Fitz's turn could bring down all of S.H.I.E.L.D..

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Paul Zbyszewski

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  19. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 22 - World's End
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #19 - World's End

    S4:E22

    With the surprising emergence of Ghost Rider, Coulson and the team attempt to stop Aida from ending the world.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writer:Jeffrey Bell

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  20. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 22 - The End
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #20 - The End

    S5:E22

    Coulson's life or death is the challenge the team finds themselves in, as the wrong decision will cause the Destruction of Earth.

    Director:Jed Whedon
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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  21. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 16 - End of the Beginning
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #21 - End of the Beginning

    S1:E16

    Agents Garrett and Triplett are back to help Coulson's Team track down S.H.I.E.L.D.'s nefarious enemy--The Clairvoyant. But will Deathlok destroy them all to protect his master's identity?

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Paul Zbyszewski

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  22. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 21 - S.O.S. (1)
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    #22 - S.O.S. (1)

    S2:E21

    S.H.I.E.L.D. puts everything on the line to survive a war that blurs the line between friend and foe. Coulson and his team will be forced to make shocking sacrifices that will leave their relationships and their world changed forever.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writer:Jeffrey Bell

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  23. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 17 - The Team
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #23 - The Team

    S3:E17

    Agent Daisy Johnson must call upon the Secret Warriors for an inaugural mission that will leave no member unscathed, and S.H.I.E.L.D. learns more about Hive's powers, forcing them to question everyone they trust.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Daniel J. Doyle

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  24. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 17 - Identity and Change
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #24 - Identity and Change

    S4:E17

    As Daisy and Simmons struggle to discover an escape route to the real world, the identity of the Inhuman leader of the Resistance is revealed.

    Director:Garry A. Brown
    Writer:George Kitson

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  25. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 2 - Orientation (2)
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #25 - Orientation (2)

    S5:E2

    Coulson and the team find themselves stranded on a mysterious ship in outer space, and that's just the beginning of the nightmare to come.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Daniel J. Doyle

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Best Episodes Summary

"Self Control" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.". It scored 8.6/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Jed Whedon and written by Jed Whedon, it aired on 2/21/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Turn, Turn, Turn".