The Best Episodes of Ozark

While Wendy battles personal demons, Marty struggles to keep their lives from falling apart. Darlene does Ruth a favor.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: Chris Mundy

Ben's confrontation with Helen and Erin sends the Byrdes into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Sam's concerns about the FBI inspire little sympathy.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: Miki Johnson

The FBI's long-awaited meeting with Omar takes place. Wyatt shares some news with Ruth. Feeling betrayed, Javi gets aggressive.

Director: Robin Wright

Writer: Miki Johnson

During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.

Director: Jason Bateman

Writer: Chris Mundy

Marty makes plans without telling Wendy. Darlene sends a message via Jonah. Wyatt learns the truth about his dad. Ruth realizes Cade must be stopped.

Director: Amanda Marsalis

Writer: Chris Mundy

Russ learns Agent Petty's true identity and makes plans to murder, steal and flee. Wendy stumbles on an ideal business to add to the Byrde portfolio.

Director: Jason Bateman

Writer: Whit Anderson

Agent Petty's revelation tests the loyalties of Marty, Ruth and the cartel. Despite the FBI closing in, the Snells refuse to destroy their poppies.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Paul Kolsby

Ruth isn't happy about Marty and Wendy's plan to bury the hatchet with Frank Jr. The Byrdes make a difficult decision about Ben. Maya is reprimanded.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: John Shiban

Devastated by a tremendous loss, Ruth heads to Chicago to enact revenge as Marty tries to talk her out of doing something she may regret.

Director: Amanda Marsalis

Writer: Chris Mundy

Marty finds a way around the Snells. Charlotte hires a lawyer. The Byrdes get a meeting with the gaming commission, whose approval comes with a big ask.

Director: Benjamin Semanoff

Writer: Paul Kolsby, Martín Zimmerman

As Wendy, Helen and Ruth strive to keep the business humming, Navarro plays mind games with Marty, who worries he'll never see his family again.

Director: Cherien Dabis

Writer: John Shiban

Marty and Wendy tell each other how they really feel, Ruth confronts Wyatt, Darlene lets her ambitions be known, and Ben's past comes into focus.

Director: Benjamin Semanoff

Writer: Paul Kolsby

Marty is tasked with proving Omar wasn't involved with a bombing. Wendy pays a visit to the Lazy-O Motel. Ruth and Wyatt make a plan.

Director: Robin Wright

Writer: Michael M. Chang, Jed Rapp Goldstein

After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.

Director: Jason Bateman

Writer: N/A

An FBI search of the Snells' field yields a surprise. Playing hardball, Agent Petty questions Wilkes. The Byrdes mourn a loss.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Ning Zhou

The Senator extends an olive branch — with a twist. Ruth and Marty scramble to rebuy the drugs Darlene sold. Charlotte ponders life after high school.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: Paul Kolsby

Mason goes off the deep end and focuses his rage on the Byrdes. Ruth tries to make her dad proud during a boat-part heist.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: Martín Zimmerman

Wendy asks Helen - not Marty - to help close a deal, the Byrdes get a new houseguest, and business goes boom aboard a rival casino.

Director: Jason Bateman

Writer: Martín Zimmerman

The FBI dives into the casino's finances, Wendy's dreams take a dark turn, and Marty worries that the writing may be on the wall.

Director: Cherien Dabis

Writer: Miki Johnson

Ruth's dad gets out of jail. Approval for a riverboat casino calls for Wendy's political skills. The Mexican cartel demands reparations from the Snells.

Director: Jason Bateman

Writer: Chris Mundy

The FBI questions Ruth, tensions between Cosgrove and Marty hit a new high, Sue takes on a new patient, and Wendy recruits for her foundation.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: Ning Zhou

Marty and Wendy wrestle with a problematic offer. Ruth goes out on her own, Jonah rebels, and Omar's nephew makes his presence known.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Chris Mundy

Maya and Omar meet face-to-face. Wendy has a contentious business meeting. Ruth goes behind Darlene's back. Jonah finds a new place to set up shop.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Martín Zimmerman

The FBI sends out a second lure. Charlotte slips up while chatting with Wyatt. The Byrdes grow wary of Rachel, who deflects suspicion onto someone else.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Ryan Farley

Darlene makes one too many rash moves. Marty tries to free Rachel from Agent Petty's grasp. Jonah helps his mom force Wilkes to continue his support.

Director: Alik Sakharov

Writer: David Manson