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The Best Episodes of Sanctuary Season 4

Every episode of Sanctuary Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sanctuary Season 4!

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The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 13 - Sanctuary for None (2)
    8.3/10(272 votes)

    S4:E13

    With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.

    Director:Damian Kindler
    Writer:Damian Kindler

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  2. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 1 - Tempus
    8.0/10(277 votes)

    S4:E1

    Magnus has pursued Adam Worth back to 1898 London to stop him from altering and quite possibly completely destroying the future. As she battles to stop Worth, stay hidden from her past-self, and avoid taking any action that might change the events of history, Magnus must also figure out how to get back to her own present day timeline.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Damian Kindler

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  3. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 4 - Monsoon
    7.7/10(305 votes)

    S4:E4

    Magnus flies to a remote island in Africa to meet with the Sanctuary's new top secret advisor, but lands herself in the middle of a deadly hostage situation.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Damian Kindler

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  4. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 12 - Sanctuary for None (1)
    7.7/10(237 votes)

    S4:E12

    Magnus is approached by a notorious leader in Hollow Earth who is looking for assistance in building a new home on the surface for his insurgents, but problems arise when the world's government gets involved. Addison reactivates Will's federal commission.

    Director:Damian Kindler
    Writers:James Thorpe, Damian Kindler

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  5. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 5 - Resistance
    7.6/10(245 votes)

    S4:E5

    The team tracks an аbnormal fugitive, and discovers that Tesla is the head of a secret research lab for a Homeland Security agency that conducts tests on Abnormals.

    Director:Lee Wilson
    Writer:Alan McCullough

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  6. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 9 - Chimera
    7.5/10(223 votes)

    S4:E9

    Just when Magnus thought Adam Worth was gone forever, she and Tesla become trapped in a virtual Sanctuary, where they are attacked by an avatar of Worth – who is determined to enter the “real” world.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:James Thorpe

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  7. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 10 - Acolyte
    7.5/10(224 votes)

    S4:E10

    Kate returns from Hollow Earth with word that insurgents are about to strike an above-ground target – and may have inside help from a trusted member of Team Sanctuary.

    Director:Lee Wilson
    Writer:Alan McCullough

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  8. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 2 - Uprising
    7.4/10(238 votes)

    S4:E2

    As Hollow Earth Abnormals continue to arrive at the surface in droves, Will, Henry, Kate and Bigfoot scramble to prevent all-out war with the Lotus Security Forces. All the while, they are worrying about the whereabouts and safety of Magnus who was last seen heading to Praxis just before the city was destroyed.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writer:James Thorpe

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  9. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 3 - Untouchable
    7.4/10(247 votes)

    S4:E3

    With a government inspector threatening to cut off the Sanctuary's funding, Magnus and Will must explain a mission gone wrong. Meanwhile, Henry has a surprise visitor with some shocking news.

    Director:Steven A. Adelson
    Writer:Gillian Horvath

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  10. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 7 - Icebreaker
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    S4:E7

    When a team from the UK Sanctuary gets in trouble on a stranded icebreaker in the Bering Sea, Magnus and Will must figure out who is behind the mysterious happenings at sea.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Martin Wood

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  11. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 11 - The Depths
    7.2/10(210 votes)

    S4:E11

    A quest to capture a legendary Abnormal in Bolivia leaves Will and Magnus injured and trapped in a cave-in, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationship. Henry records video letters to a special someone while working on an invention.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Gillian Horvath

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  12. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 6 - Homecoming
    6.9/10(241 votes)

    S4:E6

    Will runs into unexpected trouble and personal revelations on a trip to the Liberian Sanctuary in Monorovia. Meanwhile, Magnus has her hands full when a couple of ne'er-do-well flying Abnormals recruit her help with a questionable scheme.

    Director:Robin Dunne
    Writers:James Thorpe, Damian Kindler

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  13. Sanctuary Season 4 Episode 8 - Fugue
    6.0/10(366 votes)

    S4:E8

    A mysterious abnormal attacks Abby, and Magnus and Will discover there's only one way to communicate with this unusual enemy - through music.

    Director:Damian Kindler
    Writer:Damian Kindler

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Sanctuary for None (2)" is the best rated episode of "Sanctuary" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 272 votes. Directed by Damian Kindler and written by Damian Kindler, it aired on 12/30/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tempus".