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The Best Episodes of The Old Man

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

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Dan Chase absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Old Man Season 1 Episode 2 - II
    7.6/10(2747 votes)

    #1 - II

    S1:E2

    Chase finds a temporary hideout, but Harold Harper and the authorities are still after him.

    Director:Jon Watts
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  2. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 1 - I
    7.3/10(3469 votes)

    #2 - I

    S1:E1

    When Dan Chase's past catches up to him, he must flee the town he's called home for three decades.

    Director:Jon Watts
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 3 - III
    7.3/10(2330 votes)

    #3 - III

    S1:E3

    Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past, but it might be too late.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  4. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 3 - X
    7.3/10(901 votes)

    #4 - X

    S2:E3

    Dan and Emily Chase reunite for the first time in many years and must protect the Hamzad village from the Taliban.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 4 - IV
    7.0/10(2222 votes)

    #5 - IV

    S1:E4

    Both Chase and Harper try to move forward with their plans, but their choices backfire.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  6. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 6 - VI
    7.0/10(1780 votes)

    #6 - VI

    S1:E6

    Chase and Zoe enter the lion's den. As Harper ends one partnership, another begins.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  7. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 7 - VII
    7.0/10(2081 votes)

    #7 - VII

    S1:E7

    Chase is forced to face the consequences for his past choices. Harper learns an impossible truth.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  8. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 1 - VIII
    7.0/10(1030 votes)

    #8 - VIII

    S2:E1

    Now in Afghanistan, Dan Chase and Harold Harper have to evade the Taliban in order to save Emily.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  9. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 8 - XV
    7.0/10(800 votes)

    #9 - XV

    S2:E8

    Everything is on the line as Zoe must save Chase's life, while Harper's misstep puts him in peril.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writer:Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  10. The Old Man Season 1 Episode 5 - V
    6.9/10(2005 votes)

    #10 - V

    S1:E5

    Chase and Harper face decisive tests. Zoe finds a new path forward as old stories resurface.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine

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  11. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 2 - IX
    6.7/10(948 votes)

    #11 - IX

    S2:E2

    Emily Chase learns of her true identity as the daughter of Faraz Hamzad while outside forces threaten her and her new family.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  12. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 7 - XIV
    6.5/10(703 votes)

    #12 - XIV

    S2:E7

    Chase is taken captive by Suleyman Pavlovich as he risks everything to save Zoe. Harper must go to the opposite end of the earth to confront his past.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 4 - XI
    6.2/10(791 votes)

    #13 - XI

    S2:E4

    Chase and Harper try to convince Morgan Bote to help Emily, but when Zoe McDonald resurfaces, they realize the story's much bigger than they thought.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 6 - XIII
    6.1/10(705 votes)

    #14 - XIII

    S2:E6

    Chase and Zoe must track down Hamzad's lawyer in London, while Harper must recruit an unlikely partner.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Old Man Season 2 Episode 5 - XII
    6.0/10(749 votes)

    #15 - XII

    S2:E5

    Chase, Harper, and Zoe take refuge in Harper's house only to receive tragic news.

    Director:Benjamin Semanoff
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"II" is the best rated episode of "The Old Man". It scored 7.6/10 based on 2747 votes. Directed by Jon Watts and written by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine, it aired on 6/16/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "I".