Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
The best episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage" season 1 is "Moment of Truth", rated 7.6/10 from 4852 user votes. It was directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Cheo Hodari Coker. "Moment of Truth" aired on 9/30/2016 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Code of the Streets".
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
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
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
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
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's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Akela Cooper
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
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
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
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
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