7.6/104,886 votes#1 - Moment of Truth
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
8.1/104,322 votes#2 - Code of the Streets
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
8.1/104,100 votes#3 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
8.3/104,130 votes#4 - Step in the Arena
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
7.8/103,799 votes#5 - Just to Get a Rep
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
7.9/103,725 votes#6 - Suckas Need Bodyguards
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
8.3/103,860 votes#7 - Manifest
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2016
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
7.9/103,630 votes#8 - Blowin' Up the Spot
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
7.7/103,532 votes#9 - DWYCK
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
7.8/103,476 votes#10 - Take It Personal
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
8.1/103,518 votes#11 - Now You're Mine
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
8.0/103,526 votes#12 - Soliloquy of Chaos
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2016
Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Akela Cooper
7.7/103,657 votes#13 - You Know My Steez
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2016
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: N/A
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!
Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureCrime
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Moment of Truth" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 4886 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Cheo Hodari Coker, it aired on 9/30/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Code of the Streets".