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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!

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...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"You Want a War?" is the best rated episode of "Sense8". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4066 votes. Directed by Lana Wachowski and written by N/A, it aired on 5/5/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Can't Leave Her".

  • You Want a War?
    9.3/104,066 votes
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    #1 - You Want a War?

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • I Can't Leave Her
    9.1/105,324 votes
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    #2 - I Can't Leave Her

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • What Is Human?
    8.9/104,721 votes
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    #3 - What Is Human?

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes
    8.9/104,430 votes
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    #4 - Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Who Am I?
    8.9/103,401 votes
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    #5 - Who Am I?

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • If All the World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume
    8.9/103,292 votes
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    #6 - If All the World's a Stage, Identity Is Nothing But a Costume

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • Amor Vincit Omnia
    8.9/105,204 votes
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    #7 - Amor Vincit Omnia

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2018

    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

  • Obligate Mutualisms
    8.8/103,132 votes
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    #8 - Obligate Mutualisms

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet
    8.8/103,091 votes
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    #9 - All I Want Right Now Is One More Bullet

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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: N/A

  • What Family Actually Means
    8.8/103,004 votes
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    #10 - What Family Actually Means

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • What's Going On?
    8.7/105,194 votes
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    #11 - What's Going On?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts
    8.7/104,428 votes
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    #12 - We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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: N/A

  • Happy F*cking New Year.
    8.6/105,266 votes
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    #13 - Happy F*cking New Year.

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/23/2016

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

    Director: Lana Wachowski

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

  • Fear Never Fixed Anything
    8.6/102,986 votes
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    #14 - Fear Never Fixed Anything

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • Isolated Above, Connected Below
    8.6/102,987 votes
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    #15 - Isolated Above, Connected Below

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • I Have No Room in My Heart for Hate
    8.6/102,925 votes
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    #16 - I Have No Room in My Heart for Hate

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • W. W. N. Double D?
    8.4/104,317 votes
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    #17 - W. W. N. Double D?

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Polyphony
    8.4/102,983 votes
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    #18 - Polyphony

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • Demons
    8.3/104,598 votes
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    #19 - Demons

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch
    8.2/104,850 votes
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    #20 - Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye
    8.2/104,379 votes
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    #21 - Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Art Is Like Religion
    8.1/104,486 votes
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    #22 - Art Is Like Religion

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • I Am Also a We
    7.9/105,087 votes
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    #23 - I Am Also a We

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2015

    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

  • Limbic Resonance
    7.4/106,026 votes
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    #24 - Limbic Resonance

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2015

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

    Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski