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The Best Episodes of Ozark

Every episode of Ozark ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ozark!

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A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ozark Season 3 Episode 10 - All In
    9.0/10(9501 votes)

    #1 - All In

    S3:E10

    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

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  2. Ozark Season 3 Episode 9 - Fire Pink
    8.8/10(9381 votes)

    #2 - Fire Pink

    S3:E9

    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

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  3. Ozark Season 4 Episode 7 - Sanctified
    8.8/10(7993 votes)

    #3 - Sanctified

    S4:E7

    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

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  4. Ozark Season 1 Episode 10 - The Toll
    8.7/10(8761 votes)

    #4 - The Toll

    S1:E10

    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

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  5. Ozark Season 2 Episode 10 - The Gold Coast
    8.5/10(5991 votes)

    #5 - The Gold Coast

    S2:E10

    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

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  6. Ozark Season 2 Episode 5 - Game Day
    8.4/10(5870 votes)

    #6 - Game Day

    S2:E5

    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

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  7. Ozark Season 3 Episode 4 - Boss Fight
    8.4/10(5257 votes)

    #7 - Boss Fight

    S3:E4

    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

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  8. Ozark Season 1 Episode 9 - Coffee, Black
    8.3/10(7070 votes)

    #8 - Coffee, Black

    S1:E9

    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

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  9. Ozark Season 3 Episode 3 - Kevin Cronin Was Here
    8.3/10(5235 votes)

    #9 - Kevin Cronin Was Here

    S3:E3

    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

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  10. Ozark Season 3 Episode 6 - Su Casa Es Mi Casa
    8.3/10(5133 votes)

    #10 - Su Casa Es Mi Casa

    S3:E6

    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

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  11. Ozark Season 3 Episode 7 - In Case of Emergency
    8.3/10(4992 votes)

    #11 - In Case of Emergency

    S3:E7

    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

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  12. Ozark Season 2 Episode 6 - Outer Darkness
    8.2/10(5348 votes)

    #12 - Outer Darkness

    S2:E6

    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

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  13. Ozark Season 3 Episode 2 - Civil Union
    8.2/10(5356 votes)

    #13 - Civil Union

    S3:E2

    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:Martin Zimmerman

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  14. Ozark Season 3 Episode 8 - BFF
    8.2/10(5809 votes)

    #14 - BFF

    S3:E8

    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

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  15. Ozark Season 4 Episode 6 - Sangre Sobre Todo
    8.2/10(4741 votes)

    #15 - Sangre Sobre Todo

    S4:E6

    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
    Writers:Jed Rapp Goldstein, Michael M. Chang

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  16. Ozark Season 1 Episode 1 - Sugarwood
    8.1/10(9954 votes)

    #16 - Sugarwood

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  17. Ozark Season 2 Episode 7 - One Way Out
    8.1/10(5658 votes)

    #17 - One Way Out

    S2:E7

    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:Martin Zimmerman

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  18. Ozark Season 2 Episode 9 - The Badger
    8.1/10(5355 votes)

    #18 - The Badger

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:Paul Kolsby, Martin Zimmerman

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  19. Ozark Season 3 Episode 1 - Wartime
    8.1/10(5628 votes)

    #19 - Wartime

    S3:E1

    Marty is pressured to move money ahead of schedule, Wendy pitches a high-stakes plan, Wyatt lives the good life, and Ruth butts heads in the casino.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Chris Mundy

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  20. Ozark Season 4 Episode 8 - The Cousin of Death
    8.1/10(5523 votes)

    #20 - The Cousin of Death

    S4:E8

    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

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  21. Ozark Season 1 Episode 2 - Blue Cat
    8.0/10(7728 votes)

    #21 - Blue Cat

    S1:E2

    In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ozark Season 2 Episode 8 - The Big Sleep
    8.0/10(5013 votes)

    #22 - The Big Sleep

    S2:E8

    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

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  23. Ozark Season 4 Episode 5 - Ellie
    8.0/10(4625 votes)

    #23 - Ellie

    S4:E5

    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

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  24. Ozark Season 4 Episode 11 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'
    8.0/10(4204 votes)

    #24 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'

    S4:E11

    Ruth makes a play for the casino with some help from a familiar face. Wendy cozies up to Omar's sister and arranges a meeting with Clare.

    Director:Laura Linney
    Writer:Ning Zhou

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  25. Ozark Season 1 Episode 7 - Nest Box
    7.9/10(6421 votes)

    #25 - Nest Box

    S1:E7

    To stop Jacob from carrying out his threat, Marty makes an offer. Agent Petty gets what he needs to turn Russ. Charlotte grows desperate to escape.

    Director:Ellen Kuras
    Writer:Alyson Feltes

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Best Episodes Summary

"All In" is the best rated episode of "Ozark". It scored 9/10 based on 9501 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Chris Mundy, it aired on 3/27/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fire Pink".