Marvel's Luke Cage

The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage

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

Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
Episodes
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  1. 8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #1 - Step in the Arena

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    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.

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  2. 8.3/10(4.0k votes)

    #2 - Manifest

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    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Andy Goddard
  3. 8.3/10(2.5k votes)

    #3 - The Main Ingredient

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    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.

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    Director:Andy Goddard
  4. 8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #4 - Code of the Streets

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    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.

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  5. 8.1/10(4.2k votes)

    #5 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

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    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.

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  6. 8.1/10(3.6k votes)

    #6 - Now You're Mine

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #7 - Soliloquy of Chaos

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    S1:E12

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

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  9. 8.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #8 - Can't Front on Me

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    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.

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  10. 7.9/10(3.8k votes)

    #9 - Suckas Need Bodyguards

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    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.

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    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.9/10(3.7k votes)

    #10 - Blowin' Up the Spot

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.8/10(3.9k votes)

    #11 - Just to Get a Rep

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    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.

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    Director:Marc Jobst
  13. 7.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #12 - Take It Personal

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.7/10(3.6k votes)

    #13 - DWYCK

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.7/10(3.8k votes)

    #14 - You Know My Steez

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    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.

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    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #15 - The Basement

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    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.

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  17. 7.6/10(5.0k votes)

    #16 - Moment of Truth

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    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.

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  18. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #17 - On and On

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  19. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #18 - For Pete's Sake

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    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.

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  20. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #19 - The Creator

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    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.

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  21. 7.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #20 - They Reminisce Over You

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    S2:E13

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

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  22. 7.4/10(2.1k votes)

    #21 - All Souled Out

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    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.

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    Director:Kasi Lemmons
    Writer:Ian Stokes
  23. 7.3/10(2.1k votes)

    #22 - If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  24. 7.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #23 - Wig Out

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    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.

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    Director:Marc Jobst
    Writer:Matt Owens
  25. 7.1/10(2.3k votes)

    #24 - Straighten It Out

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    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.

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    Director:Steph Green
  26. 7.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #25 - I Get Physical

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"Step in the Arena" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage". It scored 8.3/10 based on 4234 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".