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The Best Episodes of Shōgun

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

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies...
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Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Crimson Sky" is the best rated episode of "Shōgun". It scored 9.4/10 based on 11467 votes. Directed by Fred Toye and written by Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente, it aired on 4/16/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Servants of Two Masters".

  • Crimson Sky
    9.4/1011,467 votes
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    #1 - Crimson Sky

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/2024

    Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente

  • Servants of Two Masters
    8.9/1012,735 votes
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    #2 - Servants of Two Masters

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2024

    Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody.

    Director: Jonathan van Tulleken

    Writer: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo

  • The Eightfold Fence
    8.9/1010,466 votes
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    #3 - The Eightfold Fence

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2024

    Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Emily Yoshida

  • The Abyss of Life
    8.9/109,196 votes
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    #4 - The Abyss of Life

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2024

    Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate. Blackthorne must decide who he fights for - the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place.

    Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

    Writer: Shannon Goss

  • Broken to the Fist
    8.8/109,420 votes
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    #5 - Broken to the Fist

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2024

    Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Matt Lambert

  • Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
    8.7/1011,177 votes
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    #6 - Tomorrow Is Tomorrow

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2024

    After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.

    Director: Charlotte Brändström

    Writer: Shannon Goss

  • A Dream of a Dream
    8.5/109,431 votes
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    #7 - A Dream of a Dream

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2024

    In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Emily Yoshida, Maegan Houang

  • Anjin
    8.4/1013,564 votes
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    #8 - Anjin

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2024

    Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

    Director: Jonathan van Tulleken

    Writer: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo

  • A Stick of Time
    8.3/108,141 votes
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    #9 - A Stick of Time

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2024

    Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.

    Director: Takeshi Fukunaga

    Writer: Matt Lambert

  • Ladies of the Willow World
    8.1/108,463 votes
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    #10 - Ladies of the Willow World

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2024

    Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.

    Director: Hiromi Kamata

    Writer: Maegan Houang