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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
    9.8/10(42984 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 2 Episode 10 - This Is Not for Tears
    9.7/10(19730 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Succession Season 3 Episode 9 - All the Bells Say
    9.7/10(20932 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Succession Season 4 Episode 10 - With Open Eyes
    9.5/10(25293 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Succession Season 4 Episode 8 - America Decides
    9.4/10(14218 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Succession Season 4 Episode 9 - Church and State
    9.4/10(15461 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Succession Season 1 Episode 10 - Nobody Is Ever Missing
    9.3/10(13330 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Succession Season 2 Episode 5 - Tern Haven
    9.3/10(11659 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Succession Season 1 Episode 6 - Which Side Are You On?
    9.1/10(12905 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Succession Season 2 Episode 9 - DC
    9.1/10(9941 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Succession Season 3 Episode 8 - Chiantishire
    9.1/10(10396 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Succession Season 4 Episode 7 - Tailgate Party
    9.1/10(11609 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Succession Season 2 Episode 3 - Hunting
    9.0/10(10772 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Succession Season 2 Episode 4 - Safe Room
    9.0/10(10385 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Succession Season 3 Episode 3 - The Disruption
    9.0/10(9771 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Succession Season 3 Episode 5 - Retired Janitors of Idaho
    9.0/10(9846 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Succession Season 4 Episode 4 - Honeymoon States
    9.0/10(11532 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Succession Season 4 Episode 5 - Kill List
    9.0/10(11561 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Succession Season 4 Episode 2 - Rehearsal
    8.9/10(11569 votes)

    #19 - Rehearsal

    S4:E2

    After Shiv discovers that Tom is following Logan’s playbook, she, Kendall, and Roman consider backing Sandi and Stewy’s aggressive play on the Matsson deal. Meanwhile, Logan gives an impromptu pep talk to the ATN newsroom… and outsources a tricky conversation with Kerry. Later, Connor tries to make the most of his rehearsal dinner when Willa goes AWOL.

    Director:Becky Martin
    Writers:Tony Roche, Susan Soon He Stanton

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  20. Succession Season 3 Episode 1 - Secession
    8.8/10(10242 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Succession Season 3 Episode 7 - Too Much Birthday
    8.8/10(9860 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Succession Season 2 Episode 8 - Dundee
    8.6/10(8831 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Succession Season 4 Episode 1 - The Munsters
    8.6/10(12066 votes)

    #23 - The Munsters

    S4:E1

    As Kendall, Shiv, and Roman hone their pitch for potential investors in LA, a call from Tom shifts the siblings' focus towards one of their dad's long-coveted companies. Back in NY, Greg's uninvited plus-one raises questions at Logan's birthday party, Connor considers throwing a gargantuan sum at his campaign, and Tom seeks assurances from Logan.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Jesse Armstrong

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  24. Succession Season 4 Episode 6 - Living+
    8.6/10(10798 votes)

    #24 - Living+

    S4:E6

    Ahead of a crucial new product launch on Investor Day, Shiv weighs a business proposal from Matsson, while Kendall and Roman call an impromptu meeting to flip the script on their latest interaction with the tech billionaire. Later, the brothers each try to match Logan’s tempestuous style, with varying results.

    Director:Lorene Scafaria
    Writers:Georgia Pritchett, Will Arbery

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  25. Succession Season 2 Episode 6 - Argestes
    8.5/10(8729 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Connor's Wedding" is the best rated episode of "Succession". It scored 9.8/10 based on 42984 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, "This Is Not for Tears".