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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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Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 8 - Grand Guignol
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Grand Guignol

    S1:E8

    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

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  2. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 8 - Memento Mori
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Memento Mori

    S2:E8

    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

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  3. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 4 - A Blade of Grass
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #3 - A Blade of Grass

    S3:E4

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  4. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 3 - The Nightcomers
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #4 - The Nightcomers

    S2:E3

    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

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  5. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 10 - And They Were Enemies
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #5 - And They Were Enemies

    S2:E10

    Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:John Logan

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  6. Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 7 - Possession
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Possession

    S1:E7

    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

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  7. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 6 - Glorious Horrors
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Glorious Horrors

    S2:E6

    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

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  8. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 1 - The Day Tennyson Died
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #8 - The Day Tennyson Died

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  9. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 8 - Perpetual Night
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Perpetual Night

    S3:E8

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  10. Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 5 - Closer Than Sisters
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #10 - Closer Than Sisters

    S1:E5

    Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.

    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:John Logan

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  11. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 9 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe

    S2:E9

    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

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  12. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 2 - Predators Far and Near
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Predators Far and Near

    S3:E2

    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
    Writers:John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  13. Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 2 - Séance
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    #13 - Séance

    S1:E2

    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

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  14. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 7 - Little Scorpion
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Little Scorpion

    S2:E7

    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

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  15. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 7 - Ebb Tide
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Ebb Tide

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  16. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 9 - The Blessed Dark
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #16 - The Blessed Dark

    S3:E9

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  17. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 3 - Good and Evil Braided Be
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Good and Evil Braided Be

    S3:E3

    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
    Writers:John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  18. Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 1 - Night Work
    7.1/10(65 votes)

    #18 - Night Work

    S1:E1

    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

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  19. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 1 - Fresh Hell
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Fresh Hell

    S2:E1

    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

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  20. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 2 - Verbis Diablo
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Verbis Diablo

    S2:E2

    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

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  21. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 5 - Above the Vaulted Sky
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Above the Vaulted Sky

    S2:E5

    After sealing the townhouse against further intrusion, the group goes its separate ways for the moment. Rusk starts asking questions of Ethan, Brona and Victor draw closer, Vanessa teaches Caliban how to dance, and Evelyn launches her next steps in her campaign to seduce Malcolm.

    Director:Damon Thomas
    Writer:John Logan

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  22. Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 6 - What Death Can Join Together
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #22 - What Death Can Join Together

    S1:E6

    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

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  23. Penny Dreadful Season 2 Episode 4 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

    S2:E4

    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

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  24. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 6 - No Beast So Fierce
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #24 - No Beast So Fierce

    S3:E6

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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  25. Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 5 - This World is Our Hell
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #25 - This World is Our Hell

    S3:E5

    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
    Writers:Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker

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Best Episodes Summary

"Grand Guignol" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful". It scored 7.8/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by James Hawes and written by John Logan, it aired on 6/29/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Memento Mori".