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The Best Episodes Written By Craig Mazin

Every TV Episode Written by Craig Mazin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Craig Mazin Ratings Summary

"Please Remain Calm" is the best rated episode written by Craig Mazin. It scored 9.3/10 based on 165 votes. It was directed by Johan Renck. It aired on 5/13/2019 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Vichnaya Pamyat".

  • Please Remain Calm
    9.3/10165 votes

    #1 - Please Remain Calm

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2019

    With untold millions at risk after the Chernobyl explosion, nuclear physicist Ulana Khomyuk makes a desperate attempt to reach Valery Legasov, a leading Soviet nuclear physicist, and warn him about the threat of second explosion that could devastate the continent.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Vichnaya Pamyat
    9.3/10169 votes

    #2 - Vichnaya Pamyat

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2019

    Valery Legasov, Boris Shcherbina and Ulana Khomyuk risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Open Wide, O Earth
    9.0/10159 votes

    #3 - Open Wide, O Earth

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2019

    Lyudmilla Ignatenko, a Pripyat resident, ignores warning about her firefighter husband's contamination. Valery Legasov lays out a decontamination plan, complete with human risks.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • 1:23:45
    8.8/10196 votes

    #4 - 1:23:45

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2019

    April 26, 1986, Ukrainian SSR. Plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control a catastrophic 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear power plant.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • The Happiness of All Mankind
    8.8/10155 votes

    #5 - The Happiness of All Mankind

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2019

    Valery Legasov and Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Boris Shcherbina consider using lunar rovers to remove radioactive debris, while Ulana Khomyuk faces government hurdles in determining the truth about the cause of the explosion.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Backstory!
    8.8/1016 votes

    #6 - Backstory!

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2021

    A fresh-faced young man discovers what it takes to become one of the world's greatest science fiction writers.

    Director: Rob McElhenney

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Endure and Survive
    8.5/10120 votes

    #7 - Endure and Survive

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2023

    On the streets of a newly free Kansas City, Henry fights to protect his brother Sam from rebel soldiers who will stop at nothing to appease their ruthless leader. As her manhunt continues, Kathleen doubles down on her quest for revenge, while Ellie forms a meaningful friendship.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • When You're Lost in the Darkness
    8.4/10191 votes

    #8 - When You're Lost in the Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2023

    2003. As a parasitic fungal outbreak begins to ravage the country and the world, Joel Miller attempts to escape the escalating chaos with his daughter and brother. Twenty years later, a now hardened Joel and his partner Tess fight to survive under a totalitarian regime, while the insurgent Fireflies harbor a teenage girl with a unique gift.

    Director: Craig Mazin

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • When We Are in Need
    8.4/1097 votes

    #9 - When We Are in Need

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2023

    After crossing paths with a vengeful group of survivors, Ellie's fighting spirit draws unwanted attention from its leader. Still battling for his life, a weakened Joel faces off with a hunting party out for blood.

    Director: Ali Abbasi

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Look for the Light
    8.3/1095 votes

    #10 - Look for the Light

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2023

    After being pursued by Infected, a pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend. Years later, Ellie is forced to grapple with the emotional toll of her journey, while Joel faces a devastating decision of his own.

    Director: Ali Abbasi

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Infected
    8.3/10164 votes

    #11 - Infected

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2023

    In 2003, an Indonesian scientist makes a devastating discovery. In 2023, now outside of the quarantine zone, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie's fate as they navigate a long-abandoned Boston overrun with Infected.

    Director: Neil Druckmann

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Kin
    8.1/10107 votes

    #12 - Kin

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2023

    After months of traveling, Joel and Ellie receive a grave warning about what lies ahead. Later, Ellie learns more about Joel's past – while Joel tries his best to forget.

    Director: Jasmila Žbanić

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Please Hold to My Hand
    7.8/10130 votes

    #13 - Please Hold to My Hand

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2023

    After a harrowing trek across a desolate United States, Joel and Ellie find themselves navigating a dangerous Kansas City on foot. Later, rebel leader Kathleen instigates a manhunt – one that pits her violent civilian militia against the world's best hope.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Craig Mazin

  • Long, Long Time
    7.1/10194 votes

    #14 - Long, Long Time

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2023

    Doomsday prepper Bill prepares to ride out the apocalypse alone...until a mysterious stranger upends his plans. Years later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance – and find themselves at a crossroads.

    Director: Peter Hoar

    Writer: Craig Mazin