The Best Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(123 votes)

   #1 - 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
2. 

   7.8/10(94 votes)

   #2 - 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
3. 

   7.8/10(90 votes)

   #3 - 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
4. 

   7.8/10(90 votes)

   #4 - 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
5. 

   7.7/10(90 votes)

   #5 - 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
6. 

   7.6/10(86 votes)

   #6 - 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
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7. 

   7.9/10(83 votes)

   #7 - 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
8. 

   7.9/10(83 votes)

   #8 - 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
9. 

   8.3/10(82 votes)

   #9 - 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
10. 

    8.4/10(85 votes)

    #10 - 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
11. 

    8.3/10(85 votes)

    #11 - 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
12. 

    8.5/10(88 votes)

    #12 - 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
13. 

    8.0/10(84 votes)

    #13 - 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