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The Best Episodes of Top Boy

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

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Two seasoned drug dealers return to the gritty street of London, but their pursuit of money and power is threatened by a young and ruthless hustler.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Top Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - Big Flame
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Big Flame

    S1:E3

    Strapped for cash, Dushane makes a proposition to an old friend and attempts burglary. Beefing with a rival gang, Jamie struggles to keep a low profile.

    Director:Reinaldo Marcus Green
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  2. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Bruk Up
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Bruk Up

    S1:E1

    Streetwise Jamie looks to lead a gang and cut old ties for a new supplier. In Jamaica, hardened criminal Dushane is at the mercy of a powerful kingpin.

    Director:Reinaldo Marcus Green
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  3. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - Building Bridges
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Building Bridges

    S1:E2

    Dushane returns to London. Jamie juggles family duties with risky responsibilities. Before his prison release, convict Sully is provoked by an inmate.

    Director:Reinaldo Marcus Green
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  4. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - Press Gang
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Press Gang

    S1:E6

    As the Zero Tolerance gang asserts their power, Dushane's crew attempts to hire young recruits. When Sully becomes a target, the group prepares for war.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  5. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - Bad Eye
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Bad Eye

    S1:E8

    A familiar face breaks free from jail and confronts Jamie about his self-appointed leadership. Lizzie is forced to change her business strategy.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  6. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 6 - De Capa y Espada
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #6 - De Capa y Espada

    S2:E6

    Jaq tracks down the woman in Ats' video. Dushane attends Ruben's bail hearing. An unexpected visitor arrives in Spain, muddling Jamie's plans.

    Director:Myriam Raja
    Writer:Daniel West

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  7. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 1 - Step Back
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Step Back

    S3:E1

    Dushane agrees to back Shelley's new business venture. Sully receives a shipment containing a terrible surprise.

    Director:Myriam Raja
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  8. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - Everyone's Got Family
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Everyone's Got Family

    S1:E9

    Bent on taking out Sugar and Jamie, Dushane and Sully orchestrate hits on their rivals -- until a surprise shootout shakes up their plans.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  9. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 1 - Good Morals
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Good Morals

    S2:E1

    With big plans to go legit, Dushane plots new business moves and extends an offer to Jamie. The future of Summerhouse puts furious residents on edge.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  10. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - The Squeeze
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #10 - The Squeeze

    S1:E7

    Ats makes his first delivery. Jamie's punishment for a detractor goes awry. After a warning from Haze, Dushane looks to eliminate the competition.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Daniel West

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  11. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - Bonfire Night
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Bonfire Night

    S1:E4

    The feud between the Fields and the A-Roads escalates. A fiery attack puts Sully and Jason in peril. Dushane's plans take an unexpected turn.

    Director:Nia DaCosta
    Writer:Daniel West

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  12. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - You Don't Know Me
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #12 - You Don't Know Me

    S1:E10

    When an enemy's takedown puts Jamie back in a position of power, Dushane and Sully use their slick tactics to outsmart him.

    Director:Aneil Karia
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  13. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 7 - We Ride Out for Family
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - We Ride Out for Family

    S2:E7

    Shelley confronts her past. Jamie meets with Kit. Bent on getting Lauren back, Curtis resorts to devious tactics as more issues overwhelm Dushane.

    Director:William Stefan Smith
    Writers:Ronan Bennett, Tyrone Rashard

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  14. Top Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - Smoke Get in Your Hands
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Smoke Get in Your Hands

    S1:E5

    As the money rolls in for Dushane and Sully's crew, a threat gets wind of their booming business -- and neither party is ready to give up their turf.

    Director:Nia DaCosta
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  15. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 3 - Birthday Party
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Birthday Party

    S3:E3

    Dushane tries to track down his investments. Sully plots a move against his new partners. Shelley's dreams are dashed.

    Director:Myriam Raja
    Writer:Elliot Warren

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  16. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 6 - If We Are Not Monsters
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #16 - If We Are Not Monsters

    S3:E6

    With Summerhouse up in flames, Jaq tries to make things right. Dushane makes preparations to disappear, and Sully is confronted by a ghost from his past.

    Director:William Stefan Smith
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  17. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 2 - How Do I Fix This?
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #17 - How Do I Fix This?

    S2:E2

    Amma receives devastating news. Sully meets a kind stranger. Jaq and the crew handle a matter in-house while Dushane takes an important meeting in Spain.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  18. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 2 - The Tour
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - The Tour

    S3:E2

    Jaq spends time with her sister, Lauryn. Sully tries to take care of a new threat, but Dushane won't trust him to do it alone.

    Director:Myriam Raja
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  19. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 3 - Likkle Favour
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Likkle Favour

    S2:E3

    After a botched drug shipment, Dushane sends Jamie to Morocco to find a potential leak. Jaq gets revenge on an attacker. The cops move in on Ruben.

    Director:Brady Hood
    Writer:Daniel West

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  20. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 5 - Has It Come to This
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Has It Come to This

    S3:E5

    After a daring move, Jaq goes on the run. Sully looks for answers. Dushane learns that investigators are pursuing him closely.

    Director:William Stefan Smith
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  21. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 8 - Prove Yourself
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Prove Yourself

    S2:E8

    Jaq arranges a meeting with Curtis. The cops hit a bump in their investigation. Jamie's loyalty is put to the test. Dushane has a change of heart.

    Director:William Stefan Smith
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  22. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 4 - Fully Loaded Headache
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Fully Loaded Headache

    S2:E4

    The Summerhouse redevelopment puts Dushane at odds with his mother as police work to take Dushane down. In Morocco, another drug delivery is intercepted.

    Director:Koby Adom
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  23. Top Boy Season 2 Episode 5 - 15 Points
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 15 Points

    S2:E5

    After a disturbing video circulates on social media, Dushane races to find Sully. Jamie heads to Spain to broker a deal as Lauren searches for a way out.

    Director:Koby Adom
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  24. Top Boy Season 3 Episode 4 - The Food Is Killing Us
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - The Food Is Killing Us

    S3:E4

    Stefan and Erin take a step forward in their relationship. Shelley calls it quits with Dushane. Jaq starts to doubt everything.

    Director:Myriam Raja
    Writer:Tyrone Rashard

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Best Episodes Summary

"Big Flame" is the best rated episode of "Top Boy". It scored 8.6/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Ronan Bennett, it aired on 9/13/2019. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bruk Up".