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The Best Episodes of The Originals

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

The Best Episodes of The Originals

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires:...

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  1. Background image for From a Cradle to a Grave
    9.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #1 - From a Cradle to a Grave

    S1:E22

    Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

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  2. Background image for The Battle of New Orleans
    9.2/10(2.1k votes)

    #2 - The Battle of New Orleans

    S1:E21

    Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

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  3. Background image for The Feast of All Sinners
    9.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - The Feast of All Sinners

    S4:E13

    The Mikaelsons find themselves out of options as they face the all-powerful and un-killable entity known as The Hollow. With the life of Hope at stake, Vincent proposes a final, desperate plan – one that will force Klaus, Elijah, Hayley, Rebekah and Freya to make the greatest sacrifice their family has ever endured. Season Finale.

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  4. Background image for The Kindness of Strangers
    9.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - The Kindness of Strangers

    S5:E8

    As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."

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  5. Background image for The Tale of Two Wolves
    9.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - The Tale of Two Wolves

    S5:E12

    With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.

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  6. Background image for Farewell to Storyville
    9.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #6 - Farewell to Storyville

    S1:E16

    Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

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  8. Background image for Gather Up The Killers
    8.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Gather Up The Killers

    S4:E1

    On the fifth anniversary of Klaus’ defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, as Hayley closes in on the cure that will allow her to revive Elijah and the slumbering Mikaelsons, she faces a final task that will force her to make a ruthless decision.

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  9. Background image for The River in Reverse
    8.8/10(2.1k votes)

    #8 - The River in Reverse

    S1:E8

    In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.

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  10. Background image for Après Moi, Le Déluge
    8.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #9 - Après Moi, Le Déluge

    S1:E11

    Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

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  11. Background image for Le Grand Guignol
    8.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #10 - Le Grand Guignol

    S1:E15

    Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

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  12. Background image for Sinners and Saints
    8.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #11 - Sinners and Saints

    S1:E5

    Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.

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  13. Background image for Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
    8.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #12 - Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    S1:E6

    Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

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  14. Background image for Crescent City
    8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #13 - Crescent City

    S1:E13

    Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.

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  15. Background image for Long Way Back from Hell
    8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #14 - Long Way Back from Hell

    S1:E14

    In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.

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  16. Background image for The Devil Is Damned
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #15 - The Devil Is Damned

    S2:E13

    Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson become pawns in Vincent's dangerous plan.

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  17. Background image for No Quarter
    8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - No Quarter

    S4:E2

    After being cured and woken, the Mikaelson siblings join Hayley in an effort to rescue Klaus from captivity – even if they must face Marcel in the process. Meanwhile, Klaus’ demons materialize in unexpected ways as he suffers from the effects of the Tunde Blade, and Vincent investigates a haunting that will prove to be much more sinister than he could have imagined.

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  18. Background image for Where You Left Your Heart
    8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - Where You Left Your Heart

    S5:E1

    Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin, while Rebekah struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel. Finally, struggling without Elijah by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes.

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  19. Background image for A Closer Walk with Thee
    8.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #18 - A Closer Walk with Thee

    S1:E20

    A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

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  20. Background image for Ashes To Ashes
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Ashes To Ashes

    S2:E22

    With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.Source: CW

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  21. Background image for Savior
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Savior

    S3:E9

    When a dangerous affliction threatens to expose one of her siblings, Freya searches for a way to reverse the crippling curse even as she finds herself the target of The Strix's latest plan. Elsewhere, Klaus keeps a watchful eye over Cami while she attempts to help Detective Kinney, whose life has begun to spiral out of control as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Marcel causes Vincent to reevaluate his decision to stay out of witch business, and Hayley's attempt at a quiet Christmas with Jackson and Hope results in an unexpected surprise.

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  22. Background image for No More Heartbreaks
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #21 - No More Heartbreaks

    S3:E19

    Following a violent encounter that has left Cami’s life hanging in the balance, Klaus is forced to rely on his family and allies to find a cure as he keeps a watchful eye over Cami at the compound. With time running out, Freya turns to her arsenal of spells, while Vincent and Marcel head to Cami’s apartment to gather a crucial ingredient. Elsewhere, Hayley and Elijah travel to the bayou in hopes of bringing back a potential antidote that could save Cami’s life. Finally, Davina confronts Lucien and learns some heartbreaking information that will change her future with Kol forever.

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  23. Background image for Ne Me Quitte Pas
    8.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Ne Me Quitte Pas

    S5:E3

    In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette, a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found.

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  24. Background image for House of the Rising Son
    8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #23 - House of the Rising Son

    S1:E2

    Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

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  25. Background image for Tangled Up in Blue
    8.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #24 - Tangled Up in Blue

    S1:E3

    Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

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  26. Background image for Girl in New Orleans
    8.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #25 - Girl in New Orleans

    S1:E4

    Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

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Best Episodes Summary

"From a Cradle to a Grave" is the best rated episode of "The Originals". It scored 9.5/10 based on 3325 votes. Directed by Matthew Hastings and written by Diane Ademu-John, it aired on 5/13/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Battle of New Orleans".