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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 Worst Episode
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    What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 9 - Freddie
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Freddie

    S4:E9

    Guillermo has a visitor from overseas.

    Director:DJ Stipsen
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  2. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 3 - Gail
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Gail

    S3:E3

    An old flame returns, and an ancient vehicle is resurrected.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  3. What We Do in the Shadows Season 4 Episode 7 - Pine Barrens
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Pine Barrens

    S4:E7

    Nandor and Laszlo air out their differences on a hunting trip at an isolated cabin, Nadja has a girls' night, and Guillermo reconnects with his family for the first time in twelve years.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  4. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 7 - The Siren
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The Siren

    S3:E7

    Two travelers are shipwrecked and a doll runs away from home.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Shana Gohd

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  5. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 4 - The Railroad
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Railroad

    S6:E4

    Laszlo and Colin help neighbor Sean find a new job at the railroad at which they claim to work.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  6. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 5 - Nandor's Army
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Nandor's Army

    S6:E5

    The vampires are sent on a mission to New Hampshire to retrieve Nandor, who has lost his mind.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  7. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 7 - March Madness
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #7 - March Madness

    S6:E7

    Laszlo and Nandor try to exorcise the demon who had possessed their neighbor Sean.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Jeremy Levick, Rajat Suresh

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  8. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 6 - Laszlo's Father
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Laszlo's Father

    S6:E6

    Laszlo's father's ghost returns to make amends, while Nadja and Nandor deal with the shapeshifters who have moved in next door.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  9. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 8 - P.I. Undercover: New York
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - P.I. Undercover: New York

    S6:E8

    Colin and Nadja have a couples' night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighborhood.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Max Brockman

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  10. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 7 - Hybrid Creatures
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Hybrid Creatures

    S5:E7

    Nadja gives back to her community. Laszlo's experiments have some unexpected results.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Jeremy Levick, Rajat Suresh

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  11. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 11 - The Finale
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Finale

    S6:E11

    A surprising twist leads to a change of plans.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Paul Simms, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis

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  12. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 5 - The Chamber of Judgement
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #12 - The Chamber of Judgement

    S3:E5

    Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:William Meny

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  13. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 1 - The Return of Jerry
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #13 - The Return of Jerry

    S6:E1

    The vampires' long-lost fifth roommate returns.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  14. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 3 - Sleep Hypnosis
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Sleep Hypnosis

    S6:E3

    A dispute over who gets to use the newly available empty room under the stairs gets out of control.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  15. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 2 - City Council
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #15 - City Council

    S1:E2

    The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.

    Director:Jemaine Clement
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  16. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 4 - Manhattan Night Club
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    #16 - Manhattan Night Club

    S1:E4

    The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.

    Director:Jemaine Clement
    Writer:Tom Scharpling

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  17. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 9 - The Orgy
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #17 - The Orgy

    S1:E9

    Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Marika Sawyer

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  18. What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Episode 2 - Ghosts
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Ghosts

    S2:E2

    The vampires hold a séance to deal with a ghost infestation, which leads to a larger ghost infestation.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  19. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 2 - The Cloak of Duplication
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 10 - The Promotion
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #20 - The Promotion

    S6:E10

    The vampires go to an office party to celebrate Guillermo's promotion.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Zach Dunn, Jake Bender, William Meny, Lauren Wells, Amelia Haller

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  21. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 9 - A Farewell
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 Episode 9 - A Weekend at Morrigan Manor
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #22 - A Weekend at Morrigan Manor

    S5:E9

    The housemates are invited for a weekend away at the home of a mysterious, illustrious vampire.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Paul Simms, William Meny

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  23. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 2 - Headhunting
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Headhunting

    S6:E2

    Guillermo gets a new job, and Colin helps Laszlo make a new friend.

    Director:Kyle Newacheck
    Writers:Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Zach Dunn, Jake Bender

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  24. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 3 - Werewolf Feud
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 5 - Animal Control
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Animal Control

    S1:E5

    Lazslo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued, while Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover Gregor.

    Director:Jackie van Beek
    Writer:Duncan Sarkies

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Freddie" is the worst rated episode of "What We Do in the Shadows". It scored 6.7/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by DJ Stipsen and written by Zach Dunn, Jake Bender, it aired on 8/30/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gail".