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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 hundreds of years.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 7 - The Trial
    9.2/10(5194 votes)

    #1 - The Trial

    S1:E7

    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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  2. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 5 - Colin's Promotion
    9.0/10(3413 votes)

    #2 - Colin's Promotion

    S2:E5

    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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  3. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 6 - Baron's Night Out
    8.8/10(3774 votes)

    #3 - Baron's Night Out

    S1:E6

    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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  4. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 6 - On the Run
    8.8/10(3547 votes)

    #4 - On the Run

    S2:E6

    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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  5. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 10 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
    8.7/10(2614 votes)

    #5 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson

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  6. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 5 - Local News
    8.7/10(1961 votes)

    #6 - Local News

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  7. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 4 - The Curse
    8.6/10(2842 votes)

    #7 - The Curse

    S2:E4

    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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  8. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 6 - The Escape
    8.6/10(2427 votes)

    #8 - The Escape

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  9. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 10 - The Portrait
    8.6/10(2244 votes)

    #9 - The Portrait

    S3:E10

    The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson, Lauren Wells

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  10. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 3 - Pride Parade
    8.6/10(2027 votes)

    #10 - Pride Parade

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  11. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 4 - The Casino
    8.5/10(2394 votes)

    #11 - The Casino

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  12. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 9 - A Farewell
    8.5/10(2099 votes)

    #12 - A Farewell

    S3:E9

    Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

    Director:Tig Fong
    Writers:Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Marika Sawyer, Sam Johnson

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  13. What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 5 - Private School
    8.5/10(2166 votes)

    #13 - Private School

    S4:E5

    The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Shana Gohd, Ayo Edebiri

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  14. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 9 - Come Out and Play
    8.5/10(1238 votes)

    #14 - Come Out and Play

    S6:E9

    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
    Writers:Paul Simms, Shana Gohd

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  15. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 2 - The Cloak of Duplication
    8.4/10(2550 votes)

    #15 - The Cloak of Duplication

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  16. What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 8 - Go Flip Yourself
    8.4/10(2085 votes)

    #16 - Go Flip Yourself

    S4:E8

    The mansion gets a makeover.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  17. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 6 - Urgent Care
    8.4/10(1639 votes)

    #17 - Urgent Care

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  18. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 10 - Ancestry
    8.3/10(2883 votes)

    #18 - Ancestry

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Taika Waititi
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling, Stefani Robinson

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  19. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 1 - Resurrection
    8.3/10(2862 votes)

    #19 - Resurrection

    S2:E1

    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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  20. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 8 - The Wellness Center
    8.3/10(2240 votes)

    #20 - The Wellness Center

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Stefani Robinson

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  21. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 10 - Exit Interview
    8.3/10(1494 votes)

    #21 - Exit Interview

    S5:E10

    The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.

    Director:Tig Fong
    Writers:Paul Simms, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  22. What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 10 - Sunrise, Sunset
    8.2/10(1668 votes)

    #22 - Sunrise, Sunset

    S4:E10

    Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  23. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 3 - Werewolf Feud
    8.1/10(3567 votes)

    #23 - Werewolf Feud

    S1:E3

    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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  24. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 8 - Citizenship
    8.1/10(2943 votes)

    #24 - Citizenship

    S1:E8

    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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  25. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 3 - Brain Scramblies
    8.1/10(2668 votes)

    #25 - Brain Scramblies

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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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 5194 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".