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The Best Episodes of Sense8

Every episode of Sense8 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sense8!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sense8 Season 2 Episode 11 - You Want a War?
    9.3/10(4159 votes)

    #1 - You Want a War?

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown

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  2. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 12 - I Can't Leave Her
    9.1/10(5449 votes)

    #2 - I Can't Leave Her

    S1:E12

    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.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 10 - What Is Human?
    8.9/10(4838 votes)

    #3 - What Is Human?

    S1:E10

    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.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 11 - Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes
    8.9/10(4536 votes)

    #4 - Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes

    S1:E11

    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:Unknown

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  5. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 2 - Who Am I?
    8.9/10(3499 votes)

    #5 - Who Am I?

    S2:E2

    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

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  6. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 10 - If All the World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume
    8.9/10(3364 votes)

    #6 - If All the World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume

    S2:E10

    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

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  7. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 12 - Amor Vincit Omnia
    8.9/10(5329 votes)

    #7 - Amor Vincit Omnia

    S2:E12

    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
    Writers:Alexander Hemon, David Mitchell

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  8. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 3 - Obligate Mutualisms
    8.8/10(3215 votes)

    #8 - Obligate Mutualisms

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown

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  9. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 8 - All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet
    8.8/10(3166 votes)

    #9 - All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet

    S2:E8

    A familiar face comes back from the dead, a depressed Lito turns to Sun for comfort, and Lila lures Wolfgang into a trap.

    Director:Dan Glass
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 9 - What Family Actually Means
    8.8/10(3084 votes)

    #10 - What Family Actually Means

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown

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  11. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 4 - What's Going On?
    8.7/10(5327 votes)

    #11 - What's Going On?

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown

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  12. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 8 - We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts
    8.7/10(4541 votes)

    #12 - We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts

    S1:E8

    Sun fights to adjust to her new life as Capheus tries to change his. Will and Nomi dig up disturbing information that could change everything.

    Director:Dan Glass
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 1 - Happy F*cking New Year.
    8.6/10(5379 votes)

    #13 - Happy F*cking New Year.

    S2:E1

    Scandals, surprises and celebrations deepen the Sensates' bond as they work to rebuild their lives and outmaneuver Whispers.

    Director:Lana Wachowski
    Writers:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski

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  14. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 5 - Fear Never Fixed Anything
    8.6/10(3068 votes)

    #14 - Fear Never Fixed Anything

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  15. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 6 - Isolated Above, Connected Below
    8.6/10(3070 votes)

    #15 - Isolated Above, Connected Below

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown

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  16. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 7 - I Have No Room in My Heart for Hate
    8.6/10(3003 votes)

    #16 - I Have No Room in My Heart for Hate

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown

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  17. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 7 - W. W. N. Double D?
    8.4/10(4433 votes)

    #17 - W. W. N. Double D?

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  18. Sense8 Season 2 Episode 4 - Polyphony
    8.4/10(3067 votes)

    #18 - Polyphony

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown

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  19. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 6 - Demons
    8.3/10(4719 votes)

    #19 - Demons

    S1:E6

    While the Sensates bond, Nomi takes a bold move to gain her freedom and Sun makes a choice she might someday regret.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 3 - Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch
    8.2/10(4980 votes)

    #20 - Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch

    S1:E3

    With many of the Sensates' lives becoming more complicated, their newfound gift -- while still a mystery -- proves vital for survival.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 9 - Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye
    8.2/10(4489 votes)

    #21 - Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye

    S1:E9

    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.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 5 - Art Is Like Religion
    8.1/10(4606 votes)

    #22 - Art Is Like Religion

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  23. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 2 - I Am Also a We
    7.9/10(5222 votes)

    #23 - I Am Also a We

    S1:E2

    Nomi's fortunes take a dark turn, while the rest of the Sensates' connections become stronger and more dangerous.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sense8 Season 1 Episode 1 - Limbic Resonance
    7.4/10(6189 votes)

    #24 - Limbic Resonance

    S1:E1

    Eight strangers from cities around the globe begin having experiences that defy explanation.

    Directors:Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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Best Episodes Summary

"You Want a War?" is the best rated episode of "Sense8". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4159 votes. Directed by Lana Wachowski and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/5/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Can't Leave Her".