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The Best Episodes of The Last Man on Earth

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The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 10 - Silent Night
    8.2/10(1040 votes)

    #1 - Silent Night

    S2:E10

    A medical condition and a marriage proposal leave the group in turmoil.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  2. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 18 - 30 Years of Science Down the Tubes
    8.1/10(813 votes)

    #2 - 30 Years of Science Down the Tubes

    S2:E18

    Phil and Mike grow closer than ever and the whole Malibu group gets a big friggin’ surprise.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:Edward Voccola, Maxwell R. Kessler

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  3. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 10 - Got Milk?
    8.1/10(786 votes)

    #3 - Got Milk?

    S3:E10

    The first moments of the deadly virus outbreak are revealed through a special lens.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Maxwell R. Kessler

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  4. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 18 - Cancun, Baby!
    8.0/10(627 votes)

    #4 - Cancun, Baby!

    S4:E18

    The gang decides to leave the mansion in Zihuatenajo and find a new place to live, but Tandy has second thoughts.

    Director:Nisha Ganatra
    Writers:John Solomon, Rich Blomquist

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  5. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 13 - Screw the Moon
    7.9/10(1177 votes)

    #5 - Screw the Moon

    S1:E13

    Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Erik Durbin

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  6. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There?
    7.9/10(1056 votes)

    #6 - Is There Anybody Out There?

    S2:E1

    Phil and Carol leave on their road trip across the United States, but Carol quickly regrets her decision to leave.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, David Noel

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  7. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 11 - Pitch Black
    7.9/10(865 votes)

    #7 - Pitch Black

    S2:E11

    Mike Miller’s space capsule careening through the sky toward Earth, finally putting him on the same planet as his big brother, Phil. Mike thinks he is the last man on earth, but who knows what or whom he might encounter.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, David Noel

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  8. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Alive in Tucson
    7.8/10(2416 votes)

    #8 - Alive in Tucson

    S1:E1

    He has traveled to every city, every town and every outpost in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and has found no one. As he returns to his hometown of Tucson, Phil comes to the realization that he is almost certainly the last living being on the face of the earth.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Will Forte

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  9. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 17 - Smart And Stupid
    7.8/10(736 votes)

    #9 - Smart And Stupid

    S2:E17

    As Tandy gets used to having his brother back on Earth, Todd begins feeling left out; Mike discovers more about Erica than the group has ever known.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  10. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 6 - The Open-Ended Nature of Unwitnessed Deaths
    7.8/10(697 votes)

    #10 - The Open-Ended Nature of Unwitnessed Deaths

    S3:E6

    Tandy wants to learn about Lewis' past, while Carol asks Gail a favor and Todd helps Melissa deal with her mental state.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  11. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 1 - M.U.B.A.R.
    7.8/10(632 votes)

    #11 - M.U.B.A.R.

    S4:E1

    A new woman joins the group and tries to find her place while everybody else prepares to set sail for Mexico.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Rich Blomquist

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  12. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 9 - Secret Santa
    7.7/10(823 votes)

    #12 - Secret Santa

    S2:E9

    Along with most human life, the virus wiped out normal traditions and holidays. As Christmas approaches, Carol spearheads a “Secret Santa” gift exchange to spread some festive cheer.

    Director:Nicholas Jasenovec
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  13. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 9 - Karl
    7.7/10(637 votes)

    #13 - Karl

    S4:E9

    Tandy and Todd stumble upon a new survivor, Karl, who has been trapped in a high-security prison in Mexico ever since the virus hit.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Kassia Miller

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  14. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 17 - Barbara Ann
    7.7/10(493 votes)

    #14 - Barbara Ann

    S4:E17

    The gang ventures out in search of what they think could be a new sign of life, but are surprised at what they actually find. Meanwhile, Todd makes a few morbid discoveries of his own back at the mansion.

    Director:David Noel
    Writers:Tim McAuliffe, David Noel

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  15. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - Raisin Balls and Wedding Bells
    7.6/10(1649 votes)

    #15 - Raisin Balls and Wedding Bells

    S1:E3

    Phil's prayers have been answered—sort of—now that he has found the last woman on earth, Carol. He finds himself back among human existence, and somehow engaged to be married.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  16. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 11 - Moved to Tampa
    7.6/10(1104 votes)

    #16 - Moved to Tampa

    S1:E11

    Phil Miller continues his life.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  17. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 2 - The Boo
    7.6/10(928 votes)

    #17 - The Boo

    S2:E2

    Phil searches desperately for Carol after they’re separated without phones or walkie-talkies.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  18. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 1 - General Breast Theme with Cobras
    7.6/10(735 votes)

    #18 - General Breast Theme with Cobras

    S3:E1

    The safety of Tandy and the group is in jeopardy as armed intruders storm the Malibu beach near their home, and no one can agree on what to do. While Melissa takes drastic action, Tandy gets a new lesson in fashion.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, David Noel

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  19. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 18 - Nature's Horchata
    7.6/10(544 votes)

    #19 - Nature's Horchata

    S3:E18

    A new problem arises for our survivors and they decide to take to the sea, when a couple of unexpected guests crash the party.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  20. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 11 - Hamilton/Berg
    7.6/10(515 votes)

    #20 - Hamilton/Berg

    S4:E11

    After the graveyard incident, Tandy and Todd try to convince the rest of the gang that something is majorly wrong with Karl and something needs to be done. Meanwhile, Jasper is still missing.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  21. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet Melissa
    7.5/10(1491 votes)

    #21 - Sweet Melissa

    S1:E4

    Phil and Carol are shocked to find Melissa, another survivor, just after Phil reluctantly agreed to marry Carol. Phil finds himself in a pickle and has to work fast in order to save human existence.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  22. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 11 - The Spirit of St. Lewis
    7.5/10(602 votes)

    #22 - The Spirit of St. Lewis

    S3:E11

    After being locked up for her own safety, Melissa plays hurtful mind games with the group. Meanwhile, Todd and the group explore medications that might help her, and Lewis goes on a new solo adventure.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Liz Cackowski

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  23. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 10 - Paint Misbehavin'
    7.5/10(555 votes)

    #23 - Paint Misbehavin'

    S4:E10

    Tandy and Todd introduce newcomer Karl to the rest of the gang. Meanwhile, the group searches for Jasper, who has gone missing.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  24. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - The Elephant in the Room
    7.4/10(504 votes)

    #24 - The Elephant in the Room

    S1:E2

    Phil finds out he's not the last person left on Earth, but things aren't as wonderful as he would have hoped.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  25. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 9 - The Do-Over
    7.4/10(1112 votes)

    #25 - The Do-Over

    S1:E9

    With Carol now living in Phil’s house and reorganizing his entire life, he asks God for a “do-over” on his entire life, and unfortunately, he gets one.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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Best Episodes Summary

"Silent Night" is the best rated episode of "The Last Man on Earth". It scored 8.2/10 based on 1040 votes. Directed by Jason Woliner and written by Tim McAuliffe, it aired on 12/13/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "30 Years of Science Down the Tubes".