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The Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle

Every episode of The Man in the High Castle ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle!

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Explore what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 10 - Fallout
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Fallout

    S2:E10

    Tagomi enlists Kido in a deception to save Japan from destruction. As Smith's life crumbles around him, he makes a dangerously bold play to hold onto his power. Joe tries to do the right thing but suffers the ultimate betrayal. Juliana must make a heart-wrenching choice that will shape the future of the world.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Erik Oleson

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  2. The Man in the High Castle Season 3 Episode 10 - Jahr Null
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Jahr Null

    S3:E10

    Juliana's attempt to stop the Nazis lands her in a precarious position. Himmler and John Smith lead a lavish celebration of Year Zero. Amid a series of successes, Smith faces a setback. Kido returns to San Francisco with a prize, performs an act of kindness for a friend. Tagomi makes a difficult decision. Ed returns to San Francisco and reconnects with Childan.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Wesley Strick

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  3. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 9 - Detonation
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Detonation

    S2:E9

    Tagomi faces a dilemma: to stay with his family or return to the world he left behind. Desperate to escape the Reich, Juliana strikes a final, dangerous deal with the Resistance. When Ed reveals a secret that puts the Resistance plan in jeopardy, Frank must decide how to deal with his best friend's betrayal.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Wesley Strick

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  4. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 10 - A Way Out
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #4 - A Way Out

    S1:E10

    As revelations abound, Juliana is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. Wegener returns to Germany to carry out his mission. Smith risks becoming the prey as he goes hunting with his assassin, and Kido desperately tries to close his investigation before his time runs out.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  5. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 8 - Loose Lips
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Loose Lips

    S2:E8

    Juliana gathers intel for the Resistance that could trigger WWIII. When the political situation in Berlin becomes unsafe, Joe must make a choice that could put his life in danger. Frank learns the truth about Juliana, leading him to question his newfound Resistance family.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  6. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 9 - Kindness
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Kindness

    S1:E9

    With time running out, a desperate Frank is forced to put his life on the line to help Joe. The pieces finally fall into place for Smith as he uncovers who was behind the assassination attempt. Tagomi is devastated when he's confronted with the consequences of his scheming, and Kido's investigation takes a dramatic turn when he makes an important discovery.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Jace Richdale

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  7. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 2 - Sunrise
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #7 - Sunrise

    S1:E2

    Juliana and Joe are becoming closer and closer in the neutral Rocky Mountain states. Juliana finds a job in a local cafe and receives information of a mysterious King James bible in a local bookshop. Frank is tortured and interrogateed by the Japanese Occupation Military Police back home to know about Juliana's whereabouts.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Frank Spotnitz

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  8. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 6 - Three Monkeys
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #8 - Three Monkeys

    S1:E6

    Joe celebrates VA day at Smith's house. Juliana accepts a job working for Tagomi as she continues her search for answers. Smith invites an old friend to join the celebrations with surprising results.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  9. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 3 - Travelers
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Travelers

    S2:E3

    Fighting to acclimatize to the strange new world of Nazi New York, Juliana seeks out the one person she thinks she can trust: Joe Blake. Angry and defiant after Juliana's departure, Frank is drawn to the Resistance movement and its charismatic leader. Joe confronts his own identity when he finally meets his father.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Erik Oleson

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  10. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 7 - Land O' Smiles
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Land O' Smiles

    S2:E7

    As Juliana worms closer to the Smiths, she discovers a dangerous secret. Childan and Ed get themselves in a sticky situation as they try to settle the Yakuza debt. On a Resistance mission, Frank uncovers a Japanese plan that could realize his worst nightmare.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  11. The Man in the High Castle Season 4 Episode 5 - Mauvaise Foi
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Mauvaise Foi

    S4:E5

    John Smith is forced to confront the choices he’s made. The Empire attempts secret peace talks with the BCR. Kido arrests a traitor, threatening to divide the Japanese against themselves. Helen is assigned a new security minder. Juliana reunites with Wyatt to plan the fall of the American Reich.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:David Scarpa

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  12. The Man in the High Castle Season 4 Episode 9 - For Want of a Nail
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #12 - For Want of a Nail

    S4:E9

    Smith and Helen’s true loyalties are placed on trial by an old nemesis. The BCR struggles to maintain order across the JPS. Kido is forced to confront his atrocities. Bands of roving vigilantes threaten Childan and Yukiko.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writers:Mark Richard, David Scarpa

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  13. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 1 - The New World
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #13 - The New World

    S1:E1

    Joe Blake, a resistance fighter, leaves German New York with cargo for neutral Colorado. In Japanese San Francisco, Juliana Crane receives footage of the Allies winning the war and a bus ticket to Colorado from her sister. There, she meets Joe. Joe reveals a dark secret.

    Director:David Semel
    Writer:Frank Spotnitz

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  14. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 8 - End of the World
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #14 - End of the World

    S1:E8

    Juliana and Frank make plans to escape the Pacific States, only to be dragged back into danger by Joe as he tries to retrieve a new film. Meanwhile, Smith's loyalty is put to the ultimate test when confronted with a startling family discovery.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Walon Green

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  15. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 1 - The Tiger's Cave
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #15 - The Tiger's Cave

    S2:E1

    When Julianna allows Joe to flee from the hands of the Resistance, she is questioned on her loyalty, Obergruppenführer John Smith returns with news on the event that almost led to his death and Trade Minister Tagomi is overwhelmed by the vision of life if the Nazis had failed to win World War 2.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Frank Spotnitz

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  16. The Man in the High Castle Season 3 Episode 1 - Now More Than Ever, We Care About You
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Now More Than Ever, We Care About You

    S3:E1

    Juliana Crain makes a new acquaintance in the Neutral Zone - an Irish fixer named Wyatt - and soon finds herself on the run and seeking Tagomi's aid. The Japanese test an atomic bomb. Joe Blake is sent on a diplomatic mission to San Francisco. Kido hires a new sergeant. Nicole Dormer arrives in New York to head a new propaganda campaign. The Smiths struggle with the aftermath of Thomas' death.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Wesley Strick

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  17. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 3 - The Illustrated Woman
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #17 - The Illustrated Woman

    S1:E3

    Joe and Juliana must act quickly as a vicious bounty hunter known as The Marshal arrives in Canon City. Tagomi makes plans with Wegener to pass valuable secrets from the Reich, and Frank plots his revenge against the Japanese.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writers:Thomas Schnauz, Evan Wright

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  18. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #18 - Revelations

    S1:E4

    Joe is increasingly torn between duty and his growing feelings for Juliana. While Ed tries to stop Frank from making an irrevocable decision, Smith's investigation is interrupted when he has trouble with his witness, and Tagomi's plan goes awry as events take a dramatic turn at the Crown Prince's speech.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writers:Thomas Schnauz, Jace Richdale

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  19. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 4 - Escalation
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Escalation

    S2:E4

    Juliana discovers she's far from safe from the Resistance in the Reich. Smith confronts the reality of the lengths he's willing to go to in order to protect his son. And another father - Joe's - tries to persuade him to give Berlin a chance. Frank also has a decision to make: how far is he prepared to go to help the Resistance cause?

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Wesley Strick

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  20. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Normal
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    #20 - The New Normal

    S1:E5

    Juliana returns home, only to discover new clues that lead her closer to unraveling the mystery behind the films. Meanwhile, Joe faces a tough debriefing upon his return home. Kido begins his investigation into the events surrounding the Crown Prince's speech, while Tagomi and Wegener make a last-ditch attempt to complete their mission.

    Director:Bryan Spicer
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  21. The Man in the High Castle Season 1 Episode 7 - Truth
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #21 - Truth

    S1:E7

    Juliana makes a startling discovery about her sister's death. Frank reflects on recent events and makes an important decision about his future, and Tagomi gains greater insight into Juliana's past.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Emma Frost

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  22. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 5 - Duck and Cover
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #22 - Duck and Cover

    S2:E5

    Joe learns a truth about his past that makes him question everything. The rift between Frank and Ed widens as Frank is drawn further into the Resistance. In order to assure her safety, Juliana must betray someone close to her.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writers:Rick Cleveland, Erik Oleson

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  23. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 6 - Kintsugi
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Kintsugi

    S2:E6

    Nicole introduces Joe to an unexpected side of Berlin, that leads him down a new path. On her new mission, Juliana inserts herself into the Smith's inner circle. Tagomi is finally reunited with his family, only to be faced with the prospect of losing them again.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Francesca Gardiner

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  24. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 2 - The Road Less Traveled
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #24 - The Road Less Traveled

    S2:E2

    After narrowly escaping death, Juliana discovers a family secret that could have global implications - and leads her to make a life-changing decision. Kido, Tagomi, and Frank all take dangerous risks, while back in New York, Joe settles into a normal routine, only to have it turned upside down when Smith gives him the opportunity he's waited for his whole life.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Rob Williams

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  25. The Man in the High Castle Season 3 Episode 2 - Imagine Manchuria
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Imagine Manchuria

    S3:E2

    Juliana recognizes that her and Tagomi's fates are intertwined. Tagomi and Admiral Inokuchi realize the Reich is imposing a covert oil embargo on the Pacific States. Reichsmarschall Rockwell and J. Edgar Hoover plot against John Smith. Helen starts therapy to cope with her grief over Thomas, and takes drastic action to protect her family. Kido and Tagomi clash over Juliana.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Eric Overmyer

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fallout" is the best rated episode of "The Man in the High Castle". It scored 8.5/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Daniel Percival and written by Erik Oleson, it aired on 12/16/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jahr Null".