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The Best Episodes of The Messengers

Every episode of The Messengers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Messengers!

When a mysterious object crashes to Earth, a group of seemingly unconnected strangers die from the energy pulse, but then awaken to learn that they...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & AdventureMystery
Network:The CW

Best Episodes Summary

"Death Becomes Her" is the best rated episode of "The Messengers". It scored 8.2/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Larry Shaw and written by Oanh Ly, it aired on 6/12/2015. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Why We Fight".

  • Death Becomes Her
    8.2/10269 votes
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    #1 - Death Becomes Her

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/12/2015

    The Man informs the Messengers one of their own has betrayed them and another is in imminent danger, while Amy's drawings predict the arrival of someone who could change the course of everyone's destinies.

    Director: Larry Shaw

    Writer: Oanh Ly

  • Why We Fight
    7.6/10198 votes
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    #2 - Why We Fight

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/19/2015

    The team travels to California to stop two brothers, one of whom may be the Horseman of Famine.

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: Joe Peracchio

  • Houston, We Have A Problem
    7.6/10205 votes
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    #3 - Houston, We Have A Problem

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/24/2015

    A battle between the Messengers and the Four Horsemen takes place as the Horsemen try to break the fifth seal in the series finale.

    Director: Duane Clark

    Writer: Trey Callaway

  • Deus Ex Machina
    7.4/10231 votes
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    #4 - Deus Ex Machina

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/29/2015

    As the Messengers race to stop the next Horseman, they uncover a cyber plot to kill thousands. Meanwhile, Joshua finds he can no longer escape his past.

    Director: James L. Conway

    Writer: Clark Perry

  • Harvest
    7.4/10174 votes
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    #5 - Harvest

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/10/2015

    Based on contradictory clues, the Messengers make clashing predictions about who will be the Horseman of Famine. Meanwhile, Vera almost unearths the Horsemen's master plan.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Carl Binder

  • Awakening
    7.3/10517 votes
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    #6 - Awakening

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2015

    In the white-hot sun of the New Mexico desert, scientist Vera Buckley watches in fascination as a mysterious object plummets to Earth and explodes in a blinding flash, sending out a shock wave that briefly stops Vera’s heart and panics her techie coworker Alan Harris.

    Director: Stephen Williams

    Writer: Eoghan O'Donnell

  • Strange Magic
    7.3/10378 votes
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    #7 - Strange Magic

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2015

    Drawn together by destiny, Vera, Erin, Joshua, Raul and Peter convene together where they meet the mysterious Rose. Rose reveals that they are angels and their mission is to find and stop the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from bringing about the Rapture. Meanwhile, The Man’s real identity is revealed and he continues to tempt Vera with clues about her missing son.

    Director: Duane Clark

    Writer: Eoghan O'Donnell, Trey Callaway

  • Spark of Hope
    7.3/10183 votes
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    #8 - Spark of Hope

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/17/2015

    The Messengers' powers are tested as they attempt to rescue someone from government lockup. Meanwhile, Joshua has a vision foreshadowing the arrival of a deceptive new adversary.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Eoghan O'Donnell

  • Eye in the Sky
    7.2/10251 votes
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    #9 - Eye in the Sky

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2015

    Erin wants peace as Amy celebrayes her birthday. Joshua tries to jumpstart his visions.

    Director: Eriq La Salle

    Writer: Matt Pitts

  • Metamorphosis
    7.2/10242 votes
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    #10 - Metamorphosis

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/22/2015

    As the fully united Messengers work to track down the Second Horseman of the Apocalypse, Alan and Vera continue their quest to uncover the genesis stone’s secrets. Meanwhile, Erin begins to discover the price of her gift.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Dre Alvarez, Anna Fishko

  • A House Divided
    7.2/10220 votes
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    #11 - A House Divided

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2015

    The Messengers struggle to stay together and on mission when an unforeseen setback causes them to question whether being an Angel is causing them more harm than good. In the process of pursuing their own desires, the Messengers discover that destiny has a strange way of bringing them back together.

    Director: Paul A. Kaufman

    Writer: Harrison Weinfeld, Daniel Zucker

  • Drums of War
    7.1/10282 votes
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    #12 - Drums of War

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2015

    The friends need to identify the Horseman of War and his victim whilst at an international energy summit.

    Director: Guy Norman Bee

    Writer: Carl Binder

  • Path to Paradise
    7.0/10324 votes
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    #13 - Path to Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2015

    On the hunt for the Horseman of War, Joshua, Erin and Peter make great strides for the group. Raul and Vera are more hesitant to believe and when they stray, there are unforeseen consequences. But when Vera discovers her gift, she finally starts to rethink her purpose.

    Director: Cherie Nowlan

    Writer: N/A