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The Best Episodes of The Sandman

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

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After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Sandman Season 1 Episode 6 - The Sound of Her Wings
    9.2/10(14192 votes)

    S1:E6

    Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 4 - A Hope in Hell
    8.5/10(10203 votes)

    S1:E4

    A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 5 - 24/7
    8.4/10(11803 votes)

    S1:E5

    With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 11 - Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
    8.3/10(7363 votes)

    S1:E11

    In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.

    Directors:Louise Hooper, Hisko Hulsing
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 6 - Family Blood
    8.2/10(2963 votes)

    S2:E6

    Morpheus enlists an expert in the occult to smuggle a deeply personal relic out of Paris — and help him and Delirium find the answers they seek.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 1 - Sleep of the Just
    8.0/10(11461 votes)

    S1:E1

    While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 2 - The Ruler of Hell
    8.0/10(3102 votes)

    S2:E2

    Bequeathed the key to Hell, Morpheus throws a lavish banquet to determine which god, demon or faerie can be entrusted with its dark power.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 3 - More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
    8.0/10(2982 votes)

    S2:E3

    All the world's a stage as Morpheus summons history's greatest dramatist to perform an enchanting play for a supernatural audience.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 3 - Dream a Little Dream of Me
    7.9/10(9302 votes)

    S1:E3

    Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 10 - Long Live the King
    7.9/10(2301 votes)

    S2:E10

    Fueled by rage, a grieving mother unleashes her wrath upon the Dreaming, as Morpheus confronts the Kindly Ones at the furthest reaches of his kingdom.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 5 - The Song of Orpheus
    7.8/10(2982 votes)

    S2:E5

    To honor a promise to one sibling, Morpheus must shatter a vow to another. In ancient Greece, a wedding-night tragedy turns a son against his father.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 12 - A Special Episode - Death: The High Cost of Living
    7.8/10(2398 votes)

    S2:E12

    In this standalone episode, a journalist overwhelmed by hopelessness has a life-altering 24 hours after crossing paths with Death on her day off.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 2 - Imperfect Hosts
    7.7/10(9550 votes)

    S1:E2

    Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 10 - Lost Hearts
    7.7/10(7786 votes)

    S1:E10

    As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.

    Director:Louise Hooper
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 9 - The Kindly Ones
    7.7/10(2070 votes)

    S2:E9

    Confined to his realm, Morpheus conjures up a new nightmare to do his bidding. The God of Deception deals roughly with an intrusive thorn in his side.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 9 - Collectors
    7.6/10(7406 votes)

    S1:E9

    Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.

    Director:Coralie Fargeat
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 8 - Fuel for the Fire
    7.5/10(2070 votes)

    S2:E8

    Morpheus recruits a mortal agent for a dangerous mission in the waking world. A change of heart puts a pair of tricksters on a collision course.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 7 - Time and Night
    7.4/10(2167 votes)

    S2:E7

    With the future of his realm at stake, Morpheus must appeal for help to an authority even greater than the Endless.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 8 - Playing House
    7.3/10(7545 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 1 - Season of Mists
    7.3/10(3292 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a gathering of the Endless exposes deep-seated grievances, Morpheus embarks on a mission to Hell to free the soul of a condemned mortal.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 11 - A Tale of Graceful Ends
    7.3/10(2644 votes)

    S2:E11

    As deities, dreamers and demons unite to mark a momentous occasion, the Endless assemble for a family reunion unlike any other.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Sandman Season 2 Episode 4 - Brief Lives
    7.2/10(2924 votes)

    S2:E4

    Morpheus grudgingly helps Delirium search for their vanished sibling in the waking world — where a deadly force lurks in the shadows.

    Director:Jamie Childs
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Sandman Season 1 Episode 7 - The Doll's House
    6.9/10(8307 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Sound of Her Wings" is the best rated episode of "The Sandman". It scored 9.2/10 based on 14192 votes. Directed by Mairzee Almas and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/5/2022. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Hope in Hell".