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

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

Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and...

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  1. Background image for Self Control
    8.7/10(48 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. Background image for Beginning of the End
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for Turn, Turn, Turn
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    8.4/10(59 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.

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    8.4/10(54 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.

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  6. Background image for 4,722 Hours
    8.4/10(55 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
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    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for As I Have Always Been
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    8.3/10(49 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.

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    8.3/10(42 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
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  14. Background image for The Real Deal
    8.3/10(41 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.

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  15. Background image for Many Heads, One Tale
    8.2/10(49 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.

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  16. Background image for Ascension (2)
    8.2/10(43 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?

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    8.2/10(42 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.

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    8.2/10(42 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
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  19. Background image for No Regrets
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #18 - No Regrets

    S4:E18

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

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  20. Background image for World's End
    8.2/10(40 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.

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  21. Background image for S.O.S. (1)
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Identity and Change
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Orientation (2)
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for T.R.A.C.K.S.
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #25 - T.R.A.C.K.S.

    S1:E13

    Hot on the trail of The Clairvoyant, Coulson and his team board a mystery train that seems to be headed for certain death.

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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 8.7/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Jed Whedon and written by Jed Whedon, it aired on 2/21/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beginning of the End".