9.1/103,399 votesLoading...#1 - A Blade of Grass
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2016
Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.
Director: Toa Fraser
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
9.0/103,539 votesLoading...#2 - The Nightcomers
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2015
Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
8.9/102,621 votesLoading...#3 - And They Were Enemies
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/2015
Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
8.7/103,387 votesLoading...#4 - Possession
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2014
Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
8.7/102,256 votesLoading...#5 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2015
While Evelyn torments Malcolm, Victor summons Ethan and Vanessa back to London to rescue their friend. Meanwhile, Brona learns Dorian's secret, and Caliban is betrayed.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
8.6/103,687 votesLoading...#6 - Closer Than Sisters
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2014
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Writer: John Logan
8.6/102,377 votesLoading...#7 - The Day Tennyson Died
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2016
Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.5/102,232 votesLoading...#8 - Memento Mori
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/21/2015
Malcolm fights off Evelyn's enchantment and goes to confront her. Meanwhile, Brona reveals her true colors to the Creature, and Angelique finds Dorian's portrait.
Director: Kari Skogland
Writer: John Logan
8.5/101,869 votesLoading...#9 - Perpetual Night
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2016
Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.4/102,850 votesLoading...#10 - Grand Guignol
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2014
After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
8.4/101,845 votesLoading...#11 - Ebb Tide
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/2016
Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. Vanessa learns an awful truth.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.3/103,865 votesLoading...#12 - Séance
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/18/2014
Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: John Logan
8.3/102,168 votesLoading...#13 - Glorious Horrors
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2015
Malcolm learns of his wife's death but isn't as upset as Ethan and Vanessa believe he should be. Meanwhile, Ethan asks Sembene for a favor, and Dorian sends out invitations for Angelique's coming-out ball.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
8.3/101,996 votesLoading...#14 - Predators Far and Near
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2016
Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.3/101,843 votesLoading...#15 - No Beast So Fierce
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2016
Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to a new ally. Meanwhile, Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion; and Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.2/102,648 votesLoading...#16 - Fresh Hell
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2015
As Victor struggles to resurrect Brona, Ethan prepares to leave London and Malcolm discovers that Vanessa is plagued by new visions.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
8.2/102,185 votesLoading...#17 - Little Scorpion
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2015
Ethan and Vanessa make their way to the Cut-Wife's cottage to get a weapon against the Nightcomers. Meanwhile, Brona goes out with Dorian.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
8.2/102,614 votesLoading...#18 - The Blessed Dark
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016
Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.1/102,449 votesLoading...#19 - Verbis Diablo
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/10/2015
Vanessa meets Caliban for the first time, while Victor begins to train the resurrected Brona in the rudiments of language. Meanwhile, the group turns to Ferdinand for help translating the Verbis Diablo.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
8.1/102,196 votesLoading...#20 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2015
While Ferdinand helps Malcolm decipher Brother Gregory's writings, Vanessa helps Victor pick a dress for his cousin. Meanwhile, Dorian takes Angelique on a date, and Ethan rescues a young woman from a runaway horse.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan
8.1/101,903 votesLoading...#21 - Good and Evil Braided Be
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2016
Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.
Director: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan, Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
8.0/104,442 votesLoading...#22 - Night Work
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2014
London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: John Logan
8.0/102,773 votesLoading...#23 - What Death Can Join Together
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/15/2014
Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Writer: John Logan
7.9/101,851 votesLoading...#24 - This World is Our Hell
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2016
Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
7.8/103,276 votesLoading...#25 - Resurrection
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/25/2014
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
Director: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: John Logan
The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful
Every episode of Penny Dreadful ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful!
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Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMysteryAction & Adventure
Network:Showtime
Best Episodes Summary
"A Blade of Grass" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful". It scored 9.1/10 based on 3399 votes. Directed by Toa Fraser and written by Andrew Hinderaker, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, it aired on 5/22/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Nightcomers".