8.1/1042,563 votesLoading...#1 - Udûn
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2022
Adar and his army march on Ostirith.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble, Nicholas Adams
7.8/1020,446 votesLoading...#2 - Doomed to Die
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/26/2024
Eregion's fate is decided.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble
7.7/1035,262 votesLoading...#3 - Alloyed
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2022
New alliances are forged.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Gennifer Hutchison
7.7/1016,108 votesLoading...#4 - Shadow and Flame
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2024
The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay
7.3/1060,400 votesLoading...#5 - A Shadow of the Past
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2022
Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community’s most deeply-held rule.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay
7.3/1055,583 votesLoading...#6 - Adrift
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2022
Galadriel finds a new ally; Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend; Nori endeavors to help a Stranger; Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
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7.2/1042,722 votesLoading...#7 - Adar
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2022
Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Jason Cahill, Justin Doble
7.2/1021,156 votesLoading...#8 - Elven Kings Under the Sky
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/29/2024
Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
7.2/1016,154 votesLoading...#9 - Halls of Stone
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2024
When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor's shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.
Director: Louise Hooper, Sanaa Hamri
Writer: Nicholas Adams
7.1/1014,762 votesLoading...#10 - Where Is He?
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2024
Galadriel considers a proposition. Elendil faces judgment. The Stranger finds himself at a crossroads. Sauron's plans bear fruit.
Director: Sanaa Hamri
Writer: Justin Doble
7.0/1036,702 votesLoading...#11 - The Great Wave
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2022
Queen Regent Míriel’s faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Stephany Folsom
7.0/1018,897 votesLoading...#12 - Where the Stars Are Strange
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2024
Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.
Director: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper
Writer: Jason Cahill
6.8/1017,380 votesLoading...#13 - Eldest
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2024
The Stranger finds what he's been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap.
Director: Louise Hooper, Sanaa Hamri
Writer: Glenise Mullins
6.7/1033,454 votesLoading...#14 - Partings
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2022
Nori questions her instincts. Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath. Halbrand weighs his destiny. The Southlanders brace for attack.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Justin Doble
6.6/1031,825 votesLoading...#15 - The Eye
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2022
Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety. The Harfoots confront evil. Durin is torn between friendship and duty. Adar considers a new name.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Jason Cahill
6.3/1018,734 votesLoading...#16 - The Eagle and the Sceptre
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2024
Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.
Director: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper
Writer: Helen Shang
The Best Episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Every episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power!
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the...
Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Prime Video
Episodes
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Best Episodes Summary
"Udûn" is the best rated episode of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". It scored 8.1/10 based on 42563 votes. Directed by Charlotte Brändström and written by John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble, Nicholas Adams, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Doomed to Die".
