Succession

The Best Episodes of Succession

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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...
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39
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8.7
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  1. 9.9/10(39.6k votes)

    #1 - Connor's Wedding

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    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.

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  2. 9.7/10(17.6k votes)

    #2 - This Is Not for Tears

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    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.

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  3. 9.7/10(18.5k votes)

    #3 - All the Bells Say

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    S3:E9

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

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  4. 9.5/10(23.3k votes)

    #4 - With Open Eyes

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    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.

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  5. 9.4/10(12.9k votes)

    #5 - America Decides

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    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.

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  6. 9.4/10(14.1k votes)

    #6 - Church and State

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    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.

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  8. 9.3/10(10.4k votes)

    #7 - Tern Haven

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    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.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Will Tracy
  9. 9.2/10(11.7k votes)

    #8 - Nobody Is Ever Missing

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    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.

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  10. 9.1/10(11.3k votes)

    #9 - Which Side Are You On?

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    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.

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  11. 9.1/10(8.8k votes)

    #10 - DC

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    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.

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  12. 9.1/10(9.4k votes)

    #11 - Chiantishire

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    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.

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  13. 9.1/10(10.5k votes)

    #12 - Tailgate Party

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    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.

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  14. 9.0/10(9.6k votes)

    #13 - Hunting

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    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.

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    Director:Andrij Parekh
    Writer:Tony Roche
  15. 9.0/10(9.3k votes)

    #14 - Safe Room

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    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.

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  16. 9.0/10(8.8k votes)

    #15 - The Disruption

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    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.

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  17. 9.0/10(8.8k votes)

    #16 - Retired Janitors of Idaho

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    S3:E5

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

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  18. 9.0/10(10.6k votes)

    #17 - Honeymoon States

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    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.

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  19. 9.0/10(10.6k votes)

    #18 - Kill List

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    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.

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  20. 8.9/10(10.6k votes)

    #19 - Rehearsal

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    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.

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  21. 8.8/10(9.3k votes)

    #20 - Secession

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    S3:E1

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

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  22. 8.8/10(8.9k votes)

    #21 - Too Much Birthday

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    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.

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  23. 8.6/10(7.9k votes)

    #22 - Dundee

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    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.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Mary Laws
  24. 8.6/10(8.2k votes)

    #23 - Mass in Time of War

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    S3:E2

    Kendall tries to get his siblings, as well as Stewy and Sandi, on his side. Fearing his legal situation, Greg asks Ewan for help.

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  25. 8.6/10(11.1k votes)

    #24 - The Munsters

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    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.

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  26. 8.6/10(9.8k votes)

    #25 - Living+

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Connor's Wedding" is the best rated episode of "Succession". It scored 9.9/10 based on 39592 votes. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, it aired on 4/9/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "This Is Not for Tears".