Marvel's Luke Cage

The Best Episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1

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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.
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.9
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S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.6
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8.1
  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. 8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.1/10(4.2k votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 8.1/10(3.6k votes)

    #5 - 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
  6. 8.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. 7.9/10(3.8k votes)

    #7 - 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
  9. 7.9/10(3.7k votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. 7.8/10(3.9k votes)

    #9 - 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
  11. 7.7/10(3.6k votes)

    #10 - 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
  12. 7.7/10(3.6k votes)

    #11 - 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
  13. 7.7/10(3.8k votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. 7.6/10(5.0k votes)

    #13 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Step in the Arena" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's Luke Cage" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 4238 votes. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and written by Charles Murray, it aired on 9/30/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Manifest".