The Best Episodes of Sense8
Every episode of Sense8 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sense8!
One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other's lives, each other's secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as "Sensates."
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Sense8" is "You Want a War?", rated 9.3/10 from 4050 user votes. It was directed by Lana Wachowski and written by N/A. "You Want a War?" aired on 5/5/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "I Can't Leave Her".
9.3/10 4,050 votes#1 - You Want a War?
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2017-05-05
At the gala, Sun braces for a showdown with her brother. Soon a dire new threat sends the Sensates scrambling to save another member of the cluster.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: N/A
9.1/10 5,303 votes#2 - I Can't Leave Her
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2015-06-05
In the season finale, with Riley in the hands of Whispers, all of the Sensates' skills are needed to give them any chance at survival.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 4,700 votes#3 - What Is Human?
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2015-06-05
Will learns more about his origins and the threat to his future, while Wolfgang's actions catch up with him, even as his bond with Kala strengthens.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 4,410 votes#4 - Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2015-06-05
Riley's fate draws nearer, while Capheus and Sun are put to the test, and Wolfgang makes his boldest move yet.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 3,386 votes#5 - Who Am I?
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2017-05-05
Will and Whispers each race to piece together the other's location, while Lito heads to his first movie premiere since the photos leaked.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
8.9/10 3,280 votes#6 - If All The World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2017-05-05
Sun moves ahead with her undercover mission, while Lito heads to Hollywood for the audition of a lifetime. Capheus prepares for his first big speech.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
8.9/10 5,177 votes#7 - Amor Vincit Omnia
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2018-06-08
In the sweeping series finale, passions run high as the Sensates and their closest allies fight to save the cluster and stop their enemies for good.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: Alexander Hemon, David Mitchell
8.8/10 3,120 votes#8 - Obligate Mutualisms
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2017-05-05
The Sensates make contact with a key figure in BPO. Ripped from her prison cell, Sun sends out a plea for help. Wolfgang meets an intriguing stranger.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 2,992 votes#10 - What Family Actually Means
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2017-05-05
A family wedding stirs up more trouble for Nomi. Daniela goes all out to land Lito the perfect role. One of the Sensates faces a devastating loss.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 5,171 votes#11 - What's Going On?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2015-06-05
Nomi's fate draws nearer, Capheus and Wolfgang's fortunes seem to have turned, but Sun is faced with an impossible choice.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 5,247 votes#13 - Happy F*cking New Year
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2016-12-23
The journey continues as these eight singular hearts and minds weave in and out of each other's lives finding deeper connections, learning darker secrets about one another and struggling to identify with more than just oneself.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski
8.6/10 2,974 votes#14 - Fear Never Fixed Anything
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2017-05-05
Bug hits on a solution to Nomi's legal troubles, new cracks begin to appear in Kala's perfect life, and the Sensates consider a bold change of plans.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 2,975 votes#15 - Isolated Above, Connected Below
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2017-05-05
While Capheus enjoys a welcome surprise, Lito makes a splash at a high-profile event. Riley works to gain the trust of a Sensate she saw at the rave.
Director: Lana Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 2,914 votes#16 - I Have No Room In My Heart For Hate
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2017-05-05
Will asks an old friend for help as Riley embarks on a risky journey. Kala makes a troubling discovery. Sun has an intense encounter in the cemetery.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 4,296 votes#17 - W. W. N. Double D?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2015-06-05
Nomi makes a shocking discovery about her former doctor, while Will gets closer to the truth behind his visions and Kala's doubts grow stronger.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 2,971 votes#18 - Polyphony
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2017-05-05
Kala and Capheus are caught in the middle of angry protests. Lito looks into a journalist's disappearance and uncovers new info on Angelica's cluster.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 4,577 votes#19 - Demons
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2015-06-05
While the Sensates bond, Nomi takes a bold move to gain her freedom and Sun makes a choice she might someday regret.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 4,829 votes#20 - Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2015-06-05
With many of the Sensates' lives becoming more complicated, their newfound gift -- while still a mystery -- proves vital for survival.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 4,359 votes#21 - Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2015-06-05
Riley learns about her new life and its dangers, Kala deals with the aftermath of the attack on Rajan’s father, and Lito's world spins out of control.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 4,464 votes#22 - Art Is Like Religion
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2015-06-05
The Sensates struggle with intensifying connections, which results in some interesting days on set for Lito and a wedding day surprise for Kala.
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 5,065 votes#23 - I Am Also a We
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2015-06-05
Nomi's fortunes take a dark turn, while the rest of the Sensates' connections become stronger and more dangerous.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 5,997 votes#24 - Limbic Resonance
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2015-06-05
Eight strangers from cities around the globe begin having experiences that defy explanation.
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
