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The Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:FX

Best Episodes Summary

"The Trial" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4850 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".

  • The Trial
    9.2/104,850 votes
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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

  • Colin's Promotion
    9.0/103,114 votes
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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

  • Baron's Night Out
    8.8/103,472 votes
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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

  • On the Run
    8.8/103,231 votes
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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

  • Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
    8.8/102,360 votes
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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

  • Local News
    8.7/101,649 votes
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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

  • The Curse
    8.6/102,587 votes
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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

  • The Escape
    8.6/102,183 votes
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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

  • The Portrait
    8.6/102,025 votes
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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

  • Pride Parade
    8.6/101,723 votes
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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

  • The Casino
    8.5/102,158 votes
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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

  • A Farewell
    8.5/101,877 votes
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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

  • Private School
    8.5/101,904 votes
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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

  • Resurrection
    8.4/102,605 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • The Cloak of Duplication
    8.4/102,295 votes
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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

  • Go Flip Yourself
    8.4/101,827 votes
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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

  • Urgent Care
    8.4/101,363 votes
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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

  • Ancestry
    8.3/102,621 votes
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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

  • The Wellness Center
    8.3/102,013 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Exit Interview
    8.3/101,202 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • Sunrise, Sunset
    8.2/101,451 votes
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    #21 - Sunrise, Sunset

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2022

    Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Paul Simms

  • Werewolf Feud
    8.1/103,269 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Citizenship
    8.1/102,689 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • Brain Scramblies
    8.1/102,433 votes
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    #24 - Brain Scramblies

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2020

    The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo’s search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

  • Witches
    8.1/102,218 votes
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    #25 - Witches

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2020

    When Nandor and Laszlo are abducted by a coven of witches, the others must venture to Brooklyn to rescue them.

    Director: Kyle Newacheck

    Writer: William Meny