The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(4801 votes)

   #1 - Step in the Arena

   S1:E49/30/2016

   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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   Director:Vincenzo Natali

   Writer:Charles Murray
2. 

   8.3/10(4508 votes)

   #2 - Manifest

   S1:E79/30/2016

   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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   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Akela Cooper
3. 

   8.1/10(4756 votes)

   #3 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

   S1:E39/30/2016

   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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   Director:Guillermo Navarro

   Writer:Matt Owens
4. 

   8.1/10(4127 votes)

   #4 - Now You're Mine

   S1:E119/30/2016

   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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   Director:George Tillman Jr.

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   8.0/10(4994 votes)

   #5 - Code of the Streets

   S1:E29/30/2016

   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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   Director:Paul McGuigan

   Writer:Cheo Hodari Coker
6. 

   7.9/10(4125 votes)

   #6 - Soliloquy of Chaos

   S1:E129/30/2016

   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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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writer:Akela Cooper
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7. 

   7.8/10(4354 votes)

   #7 - Suckas Need Bodyguards

   S1:E69/30/2016

   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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   Director:Sam Miller

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   7.8/10(4248 votes)

   #8 - Blowin' Up the Spot

   S1:E89/30/2016

   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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   Director:Magnus Martens

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.7/10(4437 votes)

   #9 - Just to Get a Rep

   S1:E59/30/2016

   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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   Director:Marc Jobst

   Writer:Jason Horwitch
10. 

    7.7/10(4087 votes)

    #10 - Take It Personal

    S1:E109/30/2016

    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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    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.6/10(5613 votes)

    #11 - Moment of Truth

    S1:E19/30/2016

    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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    Director:Paul McGuigan

    Writer:Cheo Hodari Coker
12. 

    7.6/10(4150 votes)

    #12 - DWYCK

    S1:E99/30/2016

    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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    Director:Tom Shankland

    Writer:Unknown
13. 

    7.6/10(4262 votes)

    #13 - You Know My Steez

    S1:E139/30/2016

    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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    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Unknown