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The Best Episodes of Y: The Last Man

Every episode of Y: The Last Man ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Y: The Last Man!

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Traverse a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. Follow the survivors in this new world as they struggle

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 1 - The Day Before
    7.2/10(1150 votes)

    #1 - The Day Before

    S1:E1

    On the eve of the worst crisis in human history, Congresswoman Jennifer Brown clashes with the President. Her children Yorick and Hero reach an emotional crossroads. None of them know their lives are about to change forever.

    Director:Louise Friedberg
    Writer:Eliza Clark

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  2. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Would the World Be Kind
    6.9/10(872 votes)

    #2 - Would the World Be Kind

    S1:E2

    After a mass casualty event wipes out every creature with a Y chromosome, President Jennifer Brown responds to the crisis. Yorick fears he may be the only survivor. Hero attempts to right a wrong.

    Director:Louise Friedberg
    Writer:Eliza Clark

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  3. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 3 - Neil
    6.9/10(788 votes)

    #3 - Neil

    S1:E3

    With Jennifer and Yorick reunited, Agent 355 pitches a plan for what comes next. The dead President's daughter, Kimberly, circles Jennifer's secret. Meanwhile, Nora Brady and her daughter Mack say goodbye to home.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Katie Edgerton

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  4. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 7 - My Mother Saw a Monkey
    6.9/10(485 votes)

    #4 - My Mother Saw a Monkey

    S1:E7

    Kimberly uncovers a secret. 355 and Allison reach an understanding. Yorick stumbles upon a mysterious town where things are not what they seem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 10 - Victoria
    6.9/10(435 votes)

    #5 - Victoria

    S1:E10

    As the Amazons close in on Marrisville, Nora reaches a breaking point. Yorick makes a new connection while 355 faces her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 5 - Mann Hunt
    6.8/10(564 votes)

    #6 - Mann Hunt

    S1:E5

    Yorick and Agent 355 search for Dr. Allison Mann in war-torn Boston. Back in D.C., Jennifer hides the truth about Yorick from her political rivals.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Tian Jun Gu

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  7. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Karen and Benji
    6.7/10(664 votes)

    #7 - Karen and Benji

    S1:E4

    On Jennifer's orders, Yorick and Agent 355 search for a geneticist who can unravel the mystery of how he survived. Meanwhile, Hero and Sam encounter a dangerous group of women.

    Director:Destiny Ekaragha
    Writer:Donnetta Lavinia Grays

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  8. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 6 - Weird Al is Dead
    6.6/10(541 votes)

    #8 - Weird Al is Dead

    S1:E6

    Yorick, Agent 355 and Dr. Mann hit a snag on their way to San Francisco. As the search for 355 heats up, Jennifer clashes with former cabinet secretary Regina Oliver, who has her eyes on the presidency. Hero is seduced by a charismatic leader, Roxanne, as Sam and Nora grapple with their place in a dangerous group of survivors.

    Director:Destiny Ekaragha
    Writer:Catya McMullen

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  9. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 9 - Peppers
    6.6/10(408 votes)

    #9 - Peppers

    S1:E9

    As tensions at the Pentagon come to a head, Jennifer faces a threat. The Amazons hit the road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Y: The Last Man Season 1 Episode 8 - Ready. Aim. Fire.
    5.9/10(507 votes)

    #10 - Ready. Aim. Fire.

    S1:E8

    Tensions at the PriceMax spiral out of control. Hero and Sam pass the point of no return. Nora uncovers dangerous secrets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Day Before" is the best rated episode of "Y: The Last Man". It scored 7.2/10 based on 1150 votes. Directed by Louise Friedberg and written by Eliza Clark, it aired on 9/13/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Would the World Be Kind".