The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage

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

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

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

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

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

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: N/A

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

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Akela Cooper

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

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: N/A

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: N/A

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

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: N/A

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: N/A

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: N/A

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

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

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: N/A

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

Writer: Matt Owens, Ian Stokes

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: N/A

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

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

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: N/A

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

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

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: N/A