9.2/104,812 votesLoading...#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
9.0/103,082 votesLoading...#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
8.8/103,437 votesLoading...#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
8.8/103,198 votesLoading...#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
8.8/102,330 votesLoading...#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
8.7/101,603 votesLoading...#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
8.6/102,557 votesLoading...#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
8.6/102,163 votesLoading...#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
8.6/101,999 votesLoading...#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
8.6/101,684 votesLoading...#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
8.5/102,136 votesLoading...#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
8.5/101,856 votesLoading...#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
8.5/101,872 votesLoading...#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
8.4/102,581 votesLoading...#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
8.4/102,271 votesLoading...#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
8.4/101,795 votesLoading...#16 - Go Flip Yourself
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2022
The mansion gets a makeover.
Director: Yana Gorskaya
Writer: Marika Sawyer
8.4/101,325 votesLoading...#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
8.3/102,597 votesLoading...#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
8.3/101,993 votesLoading...#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
8.3/101,163 votesLoading...#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
8.2/101,421 votesLoading...#21 - Sunrise, Sunset
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2022
Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Writer: Paul Simms
8.1/103,236 votesLoading...#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
8.1/102,660 votesLoading...#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
8.1/102,410 votesLoading...#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
8.1/102,190 votesLoading...#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
The Best Episodes of What We Do in the Shadows
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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
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"The Trial" is the best rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4812 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".