The Best Episodes of Succession
Every episode of Succession ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Succession!
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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The best episode of "Succession" is "Connor's Wedding", rated 9.9/10 from 36335 user votes. It was directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong. "Connor's Wedding" aired on 4/9/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "This Is Not for Tears".
9.9/10 36,335 votes#1 - Connor's Wedding
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2023-04-09
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
9.7/10 15,600 votes#2 - This Is Not for Tears
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2019-10-13
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
9.7/10 16,778 votes#3 - All the Bells Say
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2021-12-12
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
9.5/10 21,267 votes#4 - With Open Eyes
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2023-05-28
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
9.4/10 11,563 votes#5 - America Decides
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2023-05-14
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
9.4/10 12,791 votes#6 - Church and State
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2023-05-21
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
9.3/10 9,072 votes#7 - Tern Haven
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2019-09-08
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
9.2/10 10,112 votes#8 - Nobody Is Ever Missing
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2018-08-05
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
9.2/10 8,411 votes#9 - Chiantishire
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2021-12-05
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
9.1/10 9,614 votes#10 - Which Side Are You On?
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2018-07-08
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
9.1/10 7,638 votes#11 - DC
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2019-10-06
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
9.1/10 9,498 votes#12 - Kill List
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2023-04-23
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
9.1/10 9,379 votes#13 - Tailgate Party
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2023-05-07
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.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Will Tracy
9.0/10 8,346 votes#14 - Hunting
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2019-08-25
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
9.0/10 8,065 votes#15 - Safe Room
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2019-09-01
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.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Georgia Pritchett
9.0/10 7,729 votes#16 - The Disruption
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2021-10-31
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
Writer: Georgia Pritchett, Ted Cohen
9.0/10 7,806 votes#17 - Retired Janitors of Idaho
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2021-11-14
Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders’ meeting, where Logan’s health takes a turn.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Tony Roche, Susan Soon He Stanton
9.0/10 9,545 votes#18 - Honeymoon States
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2023-04-16
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
Writer: Jesse Armstrong, Lucy Prebble
8.9/10 9,552 votes#19 - Rehearsal
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2023-04-02
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
Writer: Tony Roche, Susan Soon He Stanton
8.8/10 8,240 votes#20 - Secession
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2021-10-17
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
8.8/10 7,884 votes#21 - Too Much Birthday
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2021-11-28
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
Writer: Tony Roche, Georgia Pritchett
8.7/10 8,846 votes#22 - Living+
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2023-04-30
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
Writer: Georgia Pritchett, Will Arbery
8.6/10 6,764 votes#23 - Argestes
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2019-09-15
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
8.6/10 6,856 votes#24 - Dundee
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2019-09-29
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
8.6/10 7,208 votes#25 - Mass in Time of War
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2021-10-24
Kendall tries to get his siblings, as well as Stewy and Sandi, on his side. Fearing his legal situation, Greg asks Ewan for help.
Director: Mark Mylod
Writer: Jesse Armstrong