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The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage

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

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Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 4 - Step in the Arena
    8.3/10(4809 votes)

    S1:E4

    As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.

    Director:Vincenzo Natali
    Writer:Charles Murray

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  2. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 7 - Manifest
    8.3/10(4515 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writer:Akela Cooper

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  3. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 10 - The Main Ingredient
    8.3/10(2870 votes)

    S2:E10

    Danny Rand insists on helping Luke hunt for Bushmaster -- the Iron Fist way. Mariah sets out to reclaim her empire. Misty pursues a traitor.

    Director:Andy Goddard
    Writer:Akela Cooper

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  4. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 3 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?
    8.1/10(4765 votes)

    S1:E3

    In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

    Director:Guillermo Navarro
    Writer:Matt Owens

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  5. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 11 - Now You're Mine
    8.1/10(4135 votes)

    S1:E11

    In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

    Director:George Tillman Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 2 - Code of the Streets
    8.0/10(5004 votes)

    S1:E2

    Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Cheo Hodari Coker

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  7. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 12 - Soliloquy of Chaos
    7.9/10(4132 votes)

    S1:E12

    Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Akela Cooper

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  8. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 12 - Can't Front on Me
    7.9/10(2492 votes)

    S2:E12

    Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.

    Director:Everardo Gout
    Writer:Aïda Mashaka Croal

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  9. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 6 - Suckas Need Bodyguards
    7.8/10(4361 votes)

    S1:E6

    After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 8 - Blowin' Up the Spot
    7.8/10(4257 votes)

    S1:E8

    Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

    Director:Magnus Martens
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 5 - Just to Get a Rep
    7.7/10(4446 votes)

    S1:E5

    Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Jason Horwitch

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  12. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 10 - Take It Personal
    7.7/10(4093 votes)

    S1:E10

    Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 1 - Moment of Truth
    7.6/10(5622 votes)

    S1:E1

    With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Cheo Hodari Coker

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  14. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 9 - DWYCK
    7.6/10(4158 votes)

    S1:E9

    With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Episode 13 - You Know My Steez
    7.6/10(4267 votes)

    S1:E13

    With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 6 - The Basement
    7.6/10(2535 votes)

    S2:E6

    As a wave of violence rocks Harlem, everyone races to connect the dots between Piranha, Mariah, Bushmaster and the grisly find at the clinic.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Aïda Mashaka Croal

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  17. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 7 - On and On
    7.6/10(2519 votes)

    S2:E7

    Reeling from the showdown on the bridge, Luke teams up with Misty to find Piranha. The hunt for the snitch heats up. Bushmaster reveals his endgame.

    Director:Rashaad Ernesto Green
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 9 - For Pete's Sake
    7.6/10(2491 votes)

    S2:E9

    Hunkered down in a makeshift safe house, Luke and Misty butt heads over how to handle Mariah. Meanwhile, long-buried family secrets come to light.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writers:Matt Owens, Ian Stokes

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  19. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 11 - The Creator
    7.6/10(2434 votes)

    S2:E11

    Shaken by Mariah's latest act, Luke combs the city for a witness. Flashbacks reveal a fateful encounter between the Stokes and McIver families.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 13 - They Reminisce Over You
    7.5/10(2663 votes)

    S2:E13

    Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.

    Director:Alex Garcia Lopez
    Writer:Cheo Hodari Coker

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  21. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 5 - All Souled Out
    7.3/10(2521 votes)

    S2:E5

    Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.

    Director:Kasi Lemmons
    Writer:Ian Stokes

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  22. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 8 - If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right
    7.3/10(2429 votes)

    S2:E8

    While Shades, Mariah and Misty come to terms with the previous night's events, Bushmaster searches for a way to boost his strength.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 3 - Wig Out
    7.2/10(2636 votes)

    S2:E3

    Worried Luke is headed down a dark path, Claire pays a visit to his father. Bushmaster makes a bid for Mariah's guns.

    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Matt Owens

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  24. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 2 - Straighten It Out
    7.1/10(2719 votes)

    S2:E2

    Luke tests out his abilities on the ballfield, Misty ruffles feathers at the precinct, and Mariah plans a reunion to boost her image.

    Director:Steph Green
    Writer:Akela Cooper

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  25. Marvel's Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 4 - I Get Physical
    7.1/10(2548 votes)

    S2:E4

    As footage of his fight with Bushmaster goes viral, Luke struggles with the aftereffects and follows a trail of clues to Tilda's shop.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Step in the Arena" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage". It scored 8.3/10 based on 4809 votes. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and written by Charles Murray, it aired on 9/30/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Manifest".