8.4/1048 votesLoading...#1 - Roadhouse Blues
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2019
While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
8.3/1064 votesLoading...#2 - Virtue of the Vicious
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2017
An attack on a high-profile politician is examined (and reexamined) through different perspectives. Madani faces a painful truth.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Ken Kristensen
8.3/1064 votesLoading...#3 - Home
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/17/2017
Frank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Dario Scardapane
8.2/1060 votesLoading...#4 - Front Toward Enemy
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2017
Following a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs -- and Frank isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, Curtis makes a grisly discovery.
Director: Marc Jobst
Writer: Angela LaManna
8.2/1043 votesLoading...#5 - Collision Course
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2019
Buckle up -- Mahoney and Frank are about to take a ride to remember. Amy makes an entrance, Russo cashes out, and Madani comes clean to Krista.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Dario Scardapane
8.1/1096 votesLoading...#6 - 3AM
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2017
Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
8.1/1048 votesLoading...#7 - Trouble the Water
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2019
As Pilgrim's past comes into focus, Frank and Rachel find themselves in police custody, where they're anything but safe.
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Ken Kristensen
8.1/1046 votesLoading...#8 - The Whirlwind
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2019
Frank, Pilgrim, Madani, Russo, Amy, Curt and the Schultz family. No bullet is left unspent as season two comes to an explosive conclusion.
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
8.0/1062 votesLoading...#9 - Danger Close
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2017
As danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with some help from an unexpected ally.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Felicia D. Henderson
8.0/1045 votesLoading...#10 - The Dark Hearts of Men
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2019
As Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits.
Director: Alex Garcia Lopez
Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Angela LaManna
7.9/1044 votesLoading...#11 - My Brother's Keeper
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/18/2019
Painful memories take ahold of Russo. Frank's frustration frightens those closest to him. Madani receives a visitor bearing a warning.
Director: Michael Offer
Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans
7.9/1043 votesLoading...#12 - The Abyss
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2019
Amy rushes to protect Frank, who lies defenseless in a hospital. Pilgrim gets some crushing news, and Karen Page calls in a favor.
Director: Meera Menon
Writer: Laura Jean Leal
7.8/1062 votesLoading...#13 - Crosshairs
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2017
Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans
7.8/1061 votesLoading...#14 - Cold Steel
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2017
Russo opens up to Madani about his past, Sarah shares her concerns about her son with Frank, and a decoy operation takes a turn.
Director: Antonio Campos
Writer: Felicia D. Henderson
7.8/1062 votesLoading...#15 - Memento Mori
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/17/2017
As the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.
Director: Stephen Surjik
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
7.8/1046 votesLoading...#16 - One-Eyed Jacks
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2019
It's not a trap if you know it's coming: That's Frank's philosophy. Madani opens up and Pilgrim plans a visit to an unholy land.
Director: Stacie Passon
Writer: Dario Scardapane
7.8/1044 votesLoading...#17 - One Bad Day
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/18/2019
Madani's quest to ID Pilgrim hits a wall. Russo and his crew put their plan into action. Frank encounters someone from the past.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Felicia D. Henderson
7.8/1044 votesLoading...#18 - Flustercluck
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/18/2019
A big bounty inspires New York's worst to pursue the Punisher. A restless Amy seeks help from a fellow grifter. Russo and Krista consider the future.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Ken Kristensen
7.7/1071 votesLoading...#19 - Two Dead Men
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2017
A mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
7.7/1066 votesLoading...#20 - Resupply
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2017
Madani and Sam plan a delicate operation, Curtis tries to connect with Lewis, and Frank encourages Micro to get his hands dirty.
Director: Kari Skogland
Writer: Dario Scardapane
7.7/1068 votesLoading...#21 - Gunner
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2017
Frank and Micro go looking for answers from a reluctant witness. Madani and Sam learn of a looming investigation. Rawlins sees a ghost.
Director: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: Michael Jones-Morales
7.7/1047 votesLoading...#22 - Fight or Flight
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2019
Frank and a reluctant Rachel go on the run as a menacing adversary gives chase. Meanwhile, Madani pays Russo an unwelcome visit.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
7.6/1068 votesLoading...#23 - Kandahar
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2017
Frank skips the subtlety while interrogating Micro. Brutal memories of top-secret missions shed light on Frank's past.
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
7.6/1063 votesLoading...#24 - The Judas Goat
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2017
With Frank in bad shape, Micro calls on Curtis for help. Madani and Russo continue to mix business with pleasure. Lewis stands up for his rights.
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Christine Boylan
7.6/1045 votesLoading...#25 - Nakazat
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2019
Amy (formerly Rachel) develops photographs that point to a conspiracy. Russo reads his own report. Madani's story about Russo comes under fire.
Director: Jamie M. Dagg
Writer: Christine Boylan
The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher
Every episode of Marvel's The Punisher ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher!
A former Marine out to punish the criminals responsible for his family's murder finds himself ensnared in a military conspiracy.
Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDrama
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"Roadhouse Blues" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's The Punisher". It scored 8.4/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Steve Lightfoot, it aired on 1/18/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Virtue of the Vicious".