The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(15309 votes)

   #1 - Home

   S1:E1211/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Jet Wilkinson

   Writer:Dario Scardapane
2. 

   9.2/10(11925 votes)

   #2 - Danger Close

   S1:E1111/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Kevin Hooks

   Writer:Felicia D. Henderson
3. 

   9.2/10(12108 votes)

   #3 - Memento Mori

   S1:E1311/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writer:Steve Lightfoot
4. 

   9.1/10(11465 votes)

   #4 - Virtue of the Vicious

   S1:E1011/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Jim O'Hanlon

   Writer:Ken Kristensen
5. 

   8.9/10(10183 votes)

   #5 - Front Toward Enemy

   S1:E911/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Marc Jobst

   Writer:Angela LaManna
6. 

   8.7/10(9842 votes)

   #6 - Cold Steel

   S1:E811/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Antonio Campos

   Writer:Felicia D. Henderson
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7. 

   8.6/10(10131 votes)

   #7 - Gunner

   S1:E511/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Dearbhla Walsh

   Writer:Michael Jones-Morales
8. 

   8.6/10(9721 votes)

   #8 - Crosshairs

   S1:E711/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Andy Goddard

   Writer:Bruce Marshall Romans
9. 

   8.5/10(13154 votes)

   #9 - 3AM

   S1:E111/17/2017

   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

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   Director:Tom Shankland

   Writer:Steve Lightfoot
10. 

    8.3/10(10775 votes)

    #10 - Kandahar

    S1:E311/17/2017

    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

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    Director:Andy Goddard

    Writer:Steve Lightfoot
11. 

    8.2/10(10184 votes)

    #11 - Resupply

    S1:E411/17/2017

    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

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    Director:Kari Skogland

    Writer:Dario Scardapane
12. 

    8.1/10(11203 votes)

    #12 - Two Dead Men

    S1:E211/17/2017

    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

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    Director:Tom Shankland

    Writer:Steve Lightfoot
13. 

    8.1/10(9693 votes)

    #13 - The Judas Goat

    S1:E611/17/2017

    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

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    Director:Jeremy Webb

    Writer:Christine Boylan