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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Streets of Fire
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Streets of Fire

    S2:E22

    Oliver rallies his team as Slade's soldiers attack the city. Felicity gets a call from S.T.A.R. Labs with game-changing news and Thea comes face-to-face with her father.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Climb
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #2 - The Climb

    S3:E9

    Ra's al Ghul sends Nyssa and her lieutenant to Starling City to inform Oliver that the League will kill 50 people a day until Sara's murderer is turned over to them. With time running out, Oliver finally identifies the killer... and realizes that he can never turn them over for execution. Meanwhile, Ray shows Felicity his new project.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Broken Arrow
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Broken Arrow

    S3:E19

    After Roy confesses that he's the Arrow, Oliver is forced to lie low as Quentin continues his quest to prove that Oliver is the real Arrow. Meanwhile, a metahuman kills two bank guards and Oliver is forced to turn to Ray--as the Atom--for help.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Undertaking
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    #4 - The Undertaking

    S1:E21

    Finding it difficult to mend fences with Tommy and Diggle, Oliver instead focuses on crossing another name off the list. While digging through a crooked accountant's laptop, Felicity discovers a transaction that could help Oliver find Walter. To reconfirm the lead, Oliver gambles that Felicity can be counted on in the field for the first time. In a flashback, Malcolm reveals to Robert Queen and Frank Chen painful details surrounding his wife's murder, and how that shaped his plans for the Glades. Meanwhile, Tommy stuns Laurel with the truth.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - The Promise
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #5 - The Promise

    S2:E15

    In the present, Slade visits Oliver and makes his intentions clear. Five years earlier, Slade, Sara, and Oliver launch their assault on the Amazo, but things go wrong when Slade learns that Oliver was responsible for Shado's death.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Use or Be Used
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Use or Be Used

    S1:E19

    The manipulative power games between Fallon and Alexis continue when Alexis — who's grown highly suspect of Fallon's new husband, Liam — meddles in Fallon's love life. Meanwhile, Blake and Cristal spar over whether CA will take responsibility for the health crisis that is hurting Culhane's family.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - League of Assassins
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #7 - League of Assassins

    S2:E5

    Oliver puts Sara Lance up at the manor and soon discovers that she doesn't want to contact her family... both because she would put them in danger, and because she become a killer since the last time they saw her. Meanwhile, the League of Assassins send men to bring Sara back, alive or dead. And Oliver discovers that Laurel will be sitting second chair for his mother's trial.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Recently captured international arms dealer and criminal mastermind Elena Fedorova orchestrates a number of coordinated bank heists throughout New York for a mysterious purpose. She may have met her match, however, with principled and relentless FBI agent Val Turner, who will stop at nothing to foil her plan.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Canaries
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #9 - Canaries

    S3:E13

    Vertigo causes Laurel to hallucinate an epic fight that pits her Black Canary against her sister Sara. Meanwhile, Chase surprises Thea and Roy warns Thea to stay away from Malcolm.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - The Huntress Returns
    7.7/10(54 votes)

    #10 - The Huntress Returns

    S1:E17

    With his nightclub set to open and a new romance brewing with McKenna, Oliver is as happy as he's been since returning to Starling City. But when Oliver's ex, The Huntress, suddenly returns to town, she threatens to destroy everything and everyone he cares about. Meanwhile, Laurel and her father struggle with the return of Dinah Lance who claims she has proof Sara is still alive. Thea gets Roy Harper a job at Oliver's club, but he's not too inclined to stop his life of crime. Oliver and Tommy are thrilled they were able to get Steve Aoki to play at the opening of their new nightclub, Verdant.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - I Am Number Nine
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - I Am Number Nine

    S5:E6

    Blair makes all of her former minions and Charlie compete to secure the coveted bridesmaid spots in her upcoming royal wedding. Nate is tired of keeping his relationship with Diana a secret, so he decides to use Charlie to make Diana jealous. Serena's boss is determined to acquire the film rights to Dan's book, so Serena must put her personal feelings about Dan and the book aside in order to close the deal.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Panic Roommate
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Panic Roommate

    S4:E14

    Blair enlists Nate’s help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly, at W Magazine. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of “Cosmic Love.”

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - My Name Is Oliver Queen
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #13 - My Name Is Oliver Queen

    S3:E23

    With time running out for Starling City, Oliver tries to stop Ra's from unleashing the bioweapon and killing millions.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Blast Radius
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #14 - Blast Radius

    S2:E10

    A bomber nicknamed Shrapnel has set his sights on Sebastian Blood, and Oliver dons his mask to protect his newfound ally. Meanwhile, Laurel investigates Sebastian's aunt who is locked up in a mental institution, and Thea learns about Roy's newfound superstrength.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Enough About Eve
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Enough About Eve

    S3:E6

    Vanessa, hoping to finally win her mother Gabriela’s approval, desperately vies with Blair for the honor of delivering the freshman toast at NYU, but at what price? Dan invites Olivia to meet Rufus and Lily, which leads to all sorts of problems for the new couple. Serena and Nate team up to help Carter Baizen.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Heir to the Demon
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #16 - Heir to the Demon

    S2:E13

    As Laurel continues to unravel, Oliver and Lance try to convince Sara to stay in Starling City and finally reunite with Laurel and Dinah. However, Sara’s fellow League of Assassins member, Nyssa, comes to bring Sara back to the fold, but when Sara refuses, Nyssa kidnaps Dinah. Realizing she’s putting her family in danger by staying in town, Sara considers re-joining the league.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Easy J
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Easy J

    S4:E6

    Although Blair made it perfectly clear that Little J was no longer welcome in Manhattan after what happened with Chuck, Jenny is tempted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Tim Gunn, which could be a game changer for her future. Meanwhile, Serena discovers something about her new boyfriend, Colin, that may put an end to their relationship just as it was getting good.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Alex
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Alex

    S1:E12

    Alex finds herself in the middle of a congressional hearing to testify about the terrorist bombings. Convinced Elias didn’t act alone, she is determined to find answers and the truth. While back at Quantico, a new group of NATS join Alex and her classmates, causing tension and competition between the groups of trainees.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Raiders of the Lost Art
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Raiders of the Lost Art

    S5:E22

    Chuck, Nate, Blair, Serena and Lola team up to uncover what they think is an explosive secret between Diana and Jack. Meanwhile, Dan is offered a prestigious fellowship in Rome for the summer.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Sara
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    #20 - Sara

    S3:E2

    A mysterious archer known as Komodo appears in town and begins skewering businessmen. Meanwhile, Oliver worries about Thea, which forces Roy to tell him the truth about why she left town; and Ray Palmer pursues Felicity. In a flashback, Oliver is assigned his first kill and the target is his best friend, Tommy.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Calm
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #21 - The Calm

    S3:E1

    With crime at an all time low, Oliver decides to take a break and asks Felicity on a date. However, they're interrupted when a new drug dealer take the name of Count Vertigo and targets the Arrow for death. Meanwhile, Diggle becomes an expectant father and a scientist tries to acquire Queen Consolidated before Oliver can retake his family's business.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - The Empire Strikes Jack
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #22 - The Empire Strikes Jack

    S3:E16

    Chuck finds himself once again at odds with his uncle, Jack Bass. Eleanor puts Blair in charge of making sure her latest fashion show is a huge success with an important client. Rufus attempts to get Jenny back on track by volunteering to have her help with Eleanor’s fashion show, but the opportunity takes a big turn for the worse when Jenny learns that Agnes will be one of the models.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - It's Really Complicated
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - It's Really Complicated

    S6:E8

    Serena and Dan decide to throw their first Thanksgiving together, inviting only their closest friends, but everyone seems to have their own agenda for attending. Feeling defeated by his father, Chuck begins a downward spiral, leaving Blair to find a solution to his problems. Meanwhile, Dan has written his latest exposé, but he must make a tough decision whether to publish it, knowing it could destroy a close friendship.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - The Princess Dowry
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The Princess Dowry

    S5:E17

    Blair thinks Cyrus may have found a potential loophole in her prenup. Chuck and Georgina partner up in a scheme, but it has an unpredictable outcome.. Meanwhile, a family crisis brings William van der Woodsen back to the Upper East Side.

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    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Drive
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Drive

    S1:E20

    With only a few weeks until graduation, the NATS are dispatched to various field offices where Alex and Ryan find themselves working a case together. Meanwhile, in the future, Shelby and Caleb’s relationship takes a turn, and Alex doesn’t know who to trust when she discovers new information about the man she loves.

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Jake Coburn Ratings Summary

"Streets of Fire" is the best rated episode written by Jake Coburn. It scored 8.3/10 based on 46 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/7/2014 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Climb".