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Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Succession Season 4 Episode 3 - Connor's Wedding
    9.3/10(62 votes)

    #1 - Connor's Wedding

    S4:E3

    Before heading to Europe to meet with Matsson face-to-face, Logan tasks Roman with implementing an unsavory first step in his strategic refocus. Meanwhile, Connor fixates on minutia at his wedding.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  2. Succession Season 4 Episode 10 - With Open Eyes
    9.2/10(47 votes)

    #2 - With Open Eyes

    S4:E10

    Ahead of the final board vote on the Waystar-GoJo deal, Kendall and Shiv try to shore up their opposing interests...and get a fix on the whereabouts of a physically and emotionally bruised Roman.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  3. Succession Season 2 Episode 10 - This Is Not for Tears
    9.0/10(48 votes)

    #3 - This Is Not for Tears

    S2:E10

    Logan weighs whether a member of the family, or a top lieutenant, will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company's tarnished reputation. Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing, as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. Season Two Finale.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  4. Succession Season 4 Episode 9 - Church and State
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Church and State

    S4:E9

    As the family girds themselves for an emotional funeral, Kendall finds himself at odds with Rava… and inopportune news from Jess. Later, Shiv tries to reposition herself within a new political landscape, as Kendall rallies supporters to his side.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  5. Succession Season 3 Episode 9 - All the Bells Say
    8.9/10(48 votes)

    #5 - All the Bells Say

    S3:E9

    Matsson's vision for the GoJo-Waystar relationship leads Shiv and Roman to manage the fallout, while Logan weighs his options.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  6. Succession Season 4 Episode 8 - America Decides
    8.8/10(36 votes)

    #6 - America Decides

    S4:E8

    On election night, Tom tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall, Shiv, and Roman spar over the consequences of the result – for themselves, the company, and the country.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  7. Succession Season 2 Episode 5 - Tern Haven
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Tern Haven

    S2:E5

    Logan attempts to solidify his buyout of PGM at a weekend retreat at the Pierce family home, where Shiv, Roman and Connor veer from their carefully orchestrated roles. As the Pierces question whether an alliance with Waystar Royco will tarnish their legacy, Kendall makes his case to Naomi Pierce during a drug-filled night.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Will Tracy

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  8. Succession Season 4 Episode 5 - Kill List
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Kill List

    S4:E5

    After being summoned to Norway for a GoJo team-building retreat, Waystar's old guard grows increasingly concerned over the trip's true purpose. Later, when Matsson makes a play for ATN, Shiv, Kendall and Roman consider whether to fight for Logan's crown jewel.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writers:Jon Brown, Ted Cohen

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  9. Succession Season 1 Episode 10 - Nobody Is Ever Missing
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Nobody Is Ever Missing

    S1:E10

    Amidst the revelry of Tom and Shiv's wedding, Logan and his team find themselves in defense mode as word of the Waystar takeover bid spreads. Kendall finds an escape outlet as the situation becomes supercharged, while Tom parlays his new wife's candor into the removal of an unwanted guest. Season One Finale.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  10. Succession Season 4 Episode 7 - Tailgate Party
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Tailgate Party

    S4:E7

    Hoping to work the angles on the GoJo deal, Kendall and Roman ask Shiv to invite a political insider to Logan’s annual pre-election day party. Later, Connor considers whether to adjust his ambitions after receiving intel from the Mencken team, while Kendall and Roman catch wind of a potentially fortuitous scandal.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writer:Will Tracy

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  11. Succession Season 2 Episode 4 - Safe Room
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Safe Room

    S2:E4

    Roman begins a six-week management training program. Connor and Willa attend the funeral of a family friend with a complicated past. Logan and Kendall arrange a covert meeting with PGM CEO Rhea Jarrell. Controversy surrounds a star anchor.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writer:Georgia Pritchett

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  12. Succession Season 2 Episode 9 - DC
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #12 - DC

    S2:E9

    Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress. Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness. In Turkey, Roman's business pitch takes a chilling turn.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  13. Succession Season 3 Episode 8 - Chiantishire
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Chiantishire

    S3:E8

    At a luxe family wedding in Italy, Roman airs suspicions, Gerri draws a line, and the Waystar team grows concerned about rogue tweets.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  14. Succession Season 4 Episode 4 - Honeymoon States
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Honeymoon States

    S4:E4

    As Roman, Kendall and Shiv navigate a misstep with Matsson, the Waystar team discusses a pivotal recommendation to the board ahead of the GoJo sale. Angling for position, Kendall seeks support from Stewy and Hugo.

    Director:Lorene Scafaria
    Writers:Jesse Armstrong, Lucy Prebble

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  15. Succession Season 2 Episode 6 - Argestes
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Argestes

    S2:E6

    As Logan looks to finalize a deal to buy the Pierce family's papers and TV stations at a media & banking retreat, a threat to the deal arises from an unexpected quarter. Tom worries about ATN's new slogan after learning some distressing news from Greg. Kendall, Shiv and Roman fail to see eye to eye on how to handle damage control ahead of a panel featuring the Roys.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Susan Soon He Stanton

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  16. Succession Season 2 Episode 8 - Dundee
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #16 - Dundee

    S2:E8

    The entire Roy clan travels to Logan's hometown of Dundee, Scotland, for a celebration of Logan's 50 years in the business. Kendall becomes enamored with Jennifer, an actress in Willa's play. A former employee proves difficult to silence.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Mary Laws

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  17. Succession Season 3 Episode 5 - Retired Janitors of Idaho
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Retired Janitors of Idaho

    S3:E5

    Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders' meeting, where Logan's health takes a turn.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Tony Roche, Susan Soon He Stanton

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  18. Succession Season 2 Episode 1 - The Summer Palace
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #18 - The Summer Palace

    S2:E1

    Kendall tries to make amends with his dad for his takeover attempt betrayal. Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his banker about the next best move for Waystar Royco. As Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company, Shiv tries to determine whether Logan is playing mind games regarding his successor.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  19. Succession Season 2 Episode 2 - Vaulter
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Vaulter

    S2:E2

    Roman and Kendall do a “routine health check” of a new media brand to help Vaulter to determine the future of the company. Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN, as Greg wonders if the divisive media outlet is the right fit for him. Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York. Shiv brings Tom in the loop about her future at Waystar and with Gil’s campaign.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Jon Brown

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  20. Succession Season 2 Episode 3 - Hunting
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Hunting

    S2:E3

    Logan informs his management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire a rival media company. Greg worries his meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Tony Roche

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  21. Succession Season 3 Episode 1 - Secession
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Secession

    S3:E1

    Following his bombshell presser, a righteous Kendall scrambles to find a base of operations, while Logan's team searches for safe harbor.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  22. Succession Season 3 Episode 7 - Too Much Birthday
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #22 - Too Much Birthday

    S3:E7

    At Kendall's lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan.

    Director:Lorene Scafaria
    Writers:Tony Roche, Georgia Pritchett

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  23. Succession Season 1 Episode 6 - Which Side Are You On?
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #23 - Which Side Are You On?

    S1:E6

    With the vote of no confidence against Logan approaching, Roman attempts to sway a neutral board member, while Kendall frantically shores up his “yea” votes. Logan arrives in Washington to meet with the president, but worries he's been snubbed after a last-minute cancellation. After successfully thwarting a potential scandal, Tom introduces Greg to fine dining.

    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Susan Soon He Stanton

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  24. Succession Season 2 Episode 7 - Return
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #24 - Return

    S2:E7

    The Roys head to the UK, where Roman and Shiv try to strike a deal with their mother and Logan and Kendall face the consequences of their last visit.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writer:Jonathan Glatzer

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  25. Succession Season 3 Episode 3 - The Disruption
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #25 - The Disruption

    S3:E3

    With the DOJ at the door, Logan summons his arsenal, while Tom makes a potentially life changing offer. Kendall becomes obsessed with his own takedown.

    Director:Cathy Yan
    Writers:Georgia Pritchett, Ted Cohen

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Best Episodes Summary

"Connor's Wedding" is the best rated episode of "Succession". It scored 9.3/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, it aired on 4/9/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "With Open Eyes".