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The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1

Every episode of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1

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

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    7.2/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Moment of Truth

    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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    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Code of the Streets

    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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    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

    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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    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #4 - Step in the Arena

    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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    7.3/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Just to Get a Rep

    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
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    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Suckas Need Bodyguards

    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:Unknown
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    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #7 - Manifest

    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
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    7.2/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Blowin' Up the Spot

    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:Unknown
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    7.2/10(53 votes)

    #9 - DWYCK

    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:Unknown
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    7.1/10(52 votes)

    #10 - Take It Personal

    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:Unknown
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    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Now You're Mine

    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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    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Soliloquy of Chaos

    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
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    7.1/10(52 votes)

    #13 - You Know My Steez

    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:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Moment of Truth" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Cheo Hodari Coker, it aired on 9/30/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Code of the Streets".