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The Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows

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Every episode of What We Do in the Shadows ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows!

A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and...
Episodes
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  • The Trial
    9.2/10(4,983)
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    #1 - The Trial

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 5/8/2019

    The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.

    Director: Taika Waititi

    Writer: Jemaine Clement

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  • Colin's Promotion
    9.0/10(3,225)
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    #2 - Colin's Promotion

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 5/6/2020

    Colin Robinson gets promoted at work, and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.

    Director: Jemaine Clement

    Writer: Shana Gohd

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  • Baron's Night Out
    8.8/10(3,593)
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    #3 - Baron's Night Out

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 5/1/2019

    The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.

    Director: Jackie van Beek

    Writer: Iain Morris

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  • On the Run
    8.8/10(3,359)
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    #4 - On the Run

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 5/13/2020

    After a vengeful enemy from the past appears without warning, Laszlo flees his home and goes into hiding to avoid certain death.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Stefani Robinson

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    0
  • Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
    8.7/10(2,460)
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    #5 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 6/10/2020

    As they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar, the vampires try to survive without Guillermo.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson

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    0
  • Local News
    8.7/10(1,763)
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    #6 - Local News

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 8/3/2023

    Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Sarah Naftalis

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  • The Curse
    8.6/10(2,685)
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    #7 - The Curse

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 4/29/2020

    While the vampires fear they've been electronically cursed, Guillermo tries to thwart a deadly threat to his masters.

    Director: Liza Johnson

    Writer: Sarah Naftalis

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    0
  • The Escape
    8.6/10(2,280)
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    #8 - The Escape

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 9/30/2021

    An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

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  • The Portrait
    8.6/10(2,111)
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    #9 - The Portrait

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 10/28/2021

    The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson, Lauren Wells

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    0
  • Pride Parade
    8.6/10(1,828)
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    #10 - Pride Parade

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 7/20/2023

    The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

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  • The Casino
    8.5/10(2,247)
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    #11 - The Casino

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 9/16/2021

    The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Sarah Naftalis

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    0
  • A Farewell
    8.5/10(1,963)
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    #12 - A Farewell

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 10/21/2021

    Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

    Director: Tig Fong

    Writer: Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Marika Sawyer, Sam Johnson

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    0
  • Private School
    8.5/10(1,997)
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    #13 - Private School

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 8/2/2022

    The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Shana Gohd, Ayo Edebiri

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    0
  • Come Out and Play
    8.5/10(901)
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    #14 - Come Out and Play

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 12/2/2024

    The vampires get blamed for a murder at a meeting of all the New York vampires and must find a way back to the safety of Staten Island.

    Director: DJ Stipsen

    Writer: Paul Simms, Shana Gohd

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    0
  • The Cloak of Duplication
    8.4/10(2,394)
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    #15 - The Cloak of Duplication

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 9/2/2021

    A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  • Go Flip Yourself
    8.4/10(1,921)
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    #16 - Go Flip Yourself

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 8/23/2022

    The mansion gets a makeover.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Marika Sawyer

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  • Urgent Care
    8.4/10(1,465)
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    #17 - Urgent Care

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 8/10/2023

    When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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    0
  • Ancestry
    8.3/10(2,721)
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    #18 - Ancestry

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 5/29/2019

    Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.

    Director: Taika Waititi

    Writer: Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling, Stefani Robinson

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    0
  • Resurrection
    8.3/10(2,701)
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    #19 - Resurrection

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 4/15/2020

    Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Marika Sawyer

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  • The Wellness Center
    8.3/10(2,097)
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    #20 - The Wellness Center

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/14/2021

    Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Stefani Robinson

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    0
  • Exit Interview
    8.3/10(1,316)
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    #21 - Exit Interview

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 8/31/2023

    The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.

    Director: Tig Fong

    Writer: Paul Simms, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

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    0
  • Sunrise, Sunset
    8.2/10(1,536)
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    #22 - Sunrise, Sunset

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 9/6/2022

    Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Paul Simms

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    0
  • The Finale
    8.2/10(1,032)
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    #23 - The Finale

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 12/16/2024

    A surprising twist leads to a change of plans.

    Director: Yana Gorskaya

    Writer: Paul Simms, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis

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    0
  • Werewolf Feud
    8.1/10(3,384)
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    #24 - Werewolf Feud

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 4/10/2019

    The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.

    Director: Jemaine Clement

    Writer: Josh Lieb

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    0
  • Citizenship
    8.1/10(2,784)
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    #25 - Citizenship

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 5/15/2019

    Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.

    Director: Jason Woliner

    Writer: Stefani Robinson

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Trial" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4983 votes. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement, it aired on 5/8/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Colin's Promotion".