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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - Lian Yu
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    S5:E23

    Oliver assembles a group of unlikely allies - Slade, Nyssa, Merlyn and Digger Harkness - to engage in an epic battle against Chase and his army.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Sacrifice
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    S1:E23

    Oliver and Diggle race to stop the Dark Archer from unleashing his vengeance on The Glades. However, they run into a roadblock after Detective Lance picks up Felicity for questioning. Tommy and Oliver's already tumultuous relationship takes a turn for the worse after Oliver makes a confession about Laurel. After hearing of the danger in The Glades, Thea races to find Roy, inadvertently putting herself directly in the line of fire for Malcolm's devious plan. On the island, Oliver, Slade and Shado are locked in a life-or-death struggle against Fyers as his missiles lock on a full Ferris Air jetliner.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Deathstroke
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    S2:E18

    Sara and Roy become prisoners at the Slade and the only one who is able to save them is Oliver Queen.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Fadeout
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S8:E10

    After eight seasons, and the launch of countless superheroes, the series wraps up the story of the Green Arrow.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Unthinkable
    8.3/10(58 votes)

    S2:E23

    As Oliver's face off with Slade escalates, his resolve to the no-kill rule is tested. Especially as Slade targets the woman Oliver loves.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Brave and the Bold (II)
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    S3:E8

    A crossover event that began on "The Flash" concludes with Oliver teaming with the Flash to stop a boomerang-wielding killer who plants five bombs in the city that are set to explode at the same time.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Public Enemy
    7.9/10(55 votes)

    S3:E18

    Ra's makes his next move against Oliver by reveling the Arrow's secret identity to Quentin. Left without alternatives, Oliver has no choice but to surrender. Meanwhile, Ray is injured in an attack and Felicity must take a risk to save his life.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - City of Heroes
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    S2:E1

    Diggle and Felicity travel to the island of Lian Yu in search of Oliver, who left Starling City after the devastation of The Undertaking and his failure to avert it. Convinced to return home, Oliver finds that things are in much worse shape than he imagined – Isabel Rochev is preparing a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated, Thea refuses to visit Moira in jail, Roy is trying to fill the void left by the Arrow's absence, and Laurel is working with the District Attorney's office to take down the vigilante. Meanwhile, flashbacks to the island show Oliver's mentors Slade, Shado and Oliver in a desperate situation.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - State v. Queen
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    S2:E7

    The Count has a new scheme to turn Starling City's residents into clients by addicting them to a new drug and then selling them Vertigo to cure it. among those stricken are Diggle and DA Donner, who collapses in the middle of presenting his case against Moira.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Year's End
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    S1:E9

    Oliver discovers that after he and his father went missing, Moira and Thea stopped celebrating Christmas. Determined to make up for lost time and restore a sense of normalcy to the Queen household, Oliver decides to throw the family a Christmas party. Meanwhile, Tommy asks Laurel to spend Christmas with him but she points out that Christmas was also her sister Sara's birthday and she needs to be with her father. Tommy suggests changing things up might be the best way for everyone to heal but Laurel isn't sure her father is ready for that. Meanwhile, Diggle tells Oliver someone is murdering the people on his father's list with arrows, which sends Oliver off to face his toughest adversary yet.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Odyssey
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    S1:E14

    After Oliver is shot, he turns to a surprising person for help - Felicity. Diggle is stunned when he sees Felicity walk through the front door of the lair dragging a dying Oliver behind her, and the two team up to save Oliver's life. As Oliver hovers between life and death, he flashes back to a seminal event on the island - a daring escape attempt with his new friend Slade Wilson.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Legends of Yesterday (II)
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    S4:E8

    Oliver and Barry Allen take Kendra Saunders and Carter Hall to a remote location to keep them hidden from Vandal Savage while they figure out how to defeat him. Malcolm arranges a meeting between Vandal, Green Arrow and The Flash that doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Felicity, Thea, Diggle and Laurel work with Team Flash to come up with a weapon powerful enough to destroy Vandal Savage. The crossover starts on The Flash S02E08 Legends of Today (I).

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Elseworlds (II)
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S7:E9

    With Oliver and Barry still stuck in the other’s bodies, the two get a lead on John Deegan and head to Gotham City with Supergirl to figure out why their reality has changed. While there, they meet the mysterious Kate Kane who provides them with information that leads the group to Arkham Asylum. The crossover starts on The Flash S05E09 Elseworlds (I) and concludes on Supergirl S04E09 Elseworlds (III).

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Docket No. 11-19-41-73
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S6:E21

    The pressure mounts for Oliver who begins to wonder if he will lose everything in his battle to save Star City. A familiar face returns.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Legendary
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S1:E16

    After the numerous sacrifices the team has made since the beginning of this ride, Rip decides that it’s time they each decide their own destiny and returns them to Central City a few months after they first left. Returned to their normal lives, each team member must individually decide if they are willing to sacrifice everything in order to save the world. Meanwhile, Sara visits with her father who delivers some heartbreaking news about her sister.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Legion of Doom
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    S2:E10

    The Legends are determined to find and rescue Rip, but first must focus on locating the Spear of Destiny. Stein thinks he has the perfect person to help but knows involving her will be risky. Meanwhile, Malcom Merlyn and Damien Darhk realize that Thawne is pitting them against each other.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Aruba
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S2:E17

    When a massive timequake rocks the ship while the legends are preparing for their next destination, they must break a cardinal rule of time travel.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 23 - Life Sentence
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    S6:E23

    With a new ally on his team, Oliver engages Diaz in an epic final battle.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Starling City
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S8:E1

    Oliver returns to Starling City on Earth-2, where he encounters familiar faces while trying to decipher the Monitor's mission. Meanwhile, Mia and William's team clash with a new foe.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Invasion! (III)
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    S5:E8

    Oliver wakes up to a life where he never got on The Queen’s Gambit. Robert and Moira Queen are alive and well. Laurel is his loving fiancée and their wedding is imminent. Everything seems perfect, but Oliver starts to notice small imperfections that make him question this new reality. Meanwhile, Felicity and the recruits take on a new threat with help from The Flash and Supergirl. The crossover starts on Supergirl S02E08 Medusa (I) and The Flash S03E08 Invasion! (II). It continues on DC's Legends of Tomorrow S02E07 Invasion! (IV).

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Destiny
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S1:E15

    Being in the vicinity of the Time Masters leaves Rip and Rory incredibly disturbed for very different reasons. Meanwhile, Sara takes over the Waverider, Kendra is reunited with Carter and Snart decides he might be a hero after all.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Broken Dolls
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    S2:E3

    When a dangerous criminal from Lance's past escapes from prison, Felicity offers herself up as bait so Arrow, Diggle and Lance can capture him...but plans go awry.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Left Behind
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    S3:E10

    With Oliver gone, Diggle, Arsenal, and Felicity have their hands full dealing with a new crime lord: Brick. Meanwhile, Ray prepares his battle armor, and in Tibet, a mysterious figure finds Oliver's body.

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    Writer:Marc Guggenheim

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Magician
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    S3:E4

    Nyssa believes that Malcolm killed Sara and goes after him to avenger her lover's murder. Oliver discovers that he has no choice but to stop her, despite Laurel insisting that he avenger her sister's death. Meanwhile, Thea returns to Starling City and settles in... until Nyssa discovers that she's Malcolm's daughter.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Tremors
    7.5/10(62 votes)

    S2:E12

    While the Arrow trains Roy how to control his anger--and his super-strength--Bronze Tiger steals a prototype of Malcolm's earthquake machine to sell to an arms dealer. Meanwhile, Laurel discovers that she's being disbarred and goes out of control, and Walter has an offer for Moira. On the island, Oliver wonders whether to tell Slade the truth about how Shado died.

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Marc Guggenheim Ratings Summary

"Lian Yu" is the best rated episode written by Marc Guggenheim. It scored 8.5/10 based on 40 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/24/2017 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Sacrifice".