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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Inmate 4587
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Inmate 4587

    S7:E1

    Following Oliver's shocking decision to turn himself over to the FBI and reveal his identity as the Green Arrow to the public, Oliver has spent the past five months in Slabside Maximum Security Prison. Determined to keep a low profile to shorten his sentence for the sake of his family, Oliver is tested when he runs into old foes. Meanwhile, Diggle and Dinah have taken on new jobs and left their costumes behind but not everyone is following suit. With her focus on William, Felicity tries to start over but when someone from her past resurfaces, things become complicated.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - The Fallen
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #2 - The Fallen

    S3:E20

    Oliver has no choice but to accept Ra's's offer to resurrect Thea. In return, Oliver must become the Heir to the Demon.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Present Tense
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Present Tense

    S8:E4

    When a mysterious new Deathstroke appears in Star City, Oliver and Team Arrow insist on taking down this villain themselves. Meanwhile reeling from the loss of one of their own, the future Team Arrow figures out a new way to try and stop JJ.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Haunted
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Haunted

    S4:E5

    When things take a turn for the worse with Sara, Oliver calls in a favor from an old friend who deals in the mystical, John Constantine.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Ties That Bind
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #5 - The Ties That Bind

    S6:E22

    Diaz targets Team Arrow and their loved ones. Oliver struggles with Felicity putting herself in danger when she gets the chance to stop Diaz for good.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Unmasked
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Unmasked

    S7:E8

    Felicity stands by her recent decisions regarding her family. Meanwhile, Diggle and Lyla continue to look into the Dante painting that Curtis found.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Promises Kept
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Promises Kept

    S6:E6

    As Slade continues to uncover clues about his son's last few years, Oliver makes a big decision. Meanwhile, the Green Arrow leads the team into battle against "The Dragon," a villain who is stealing valuable tech in Star City.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Human Target
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Human Target

    S5:E5

    When Tobias Church captures and tortures one of Oliver's new recruits, Oliver must turn to an old friend, Christopher Chance AKA the Human Target, for help. Meanwhile, Felicity's worlds collide when Detective Malone joins the ACU.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Missing
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Missing

    S5:E22

    Black Siren returns to give Chase help; Felicity plans a birthday party for Oliver; Lance is angry with Rene for missing the custody hearing about his daughter.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - All for Nothing
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #10 - All for Nothing

    S6:E12

    Oliver continues his battle with Cayden James. Dinah and Oliver have a major disagreement that endangers the life of one of their own.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Penance
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Penance

    S5:E4

    Oliver and Lyla team up on a secret mission for Diggle. Felicity finds out and disapproves of the plan and opts to stay behind. When Tobias Church launches a deadly assault against the city, Felicity must decide if she wants to send the recruits out sans the Green Arrow.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Blood Debts
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Blood Debts

    S4:E10

    Oliver must deal with the devastating consequences of Darhk's last attack. Seeking revenge, Oliver goes on a brutal manhunt looking for Dahrk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Next of Kin
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Next of Kin

    S6:E3

    A rogue black ops team led by Onyx breaks into Kord Industries and steals something lethal. Oliver struggles to connect with William so he reaches out to a surprising source for help.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Green Arrow & The Canaries
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Green Arrow & The Canaries

    S8:E9

    It’s the year 2040 in Star City and Mia Queen has everything she could have ever wanted. However, when Laurel and Dinah suddenly show up in her life again, things take a shocking turn and her perfect world is upended. Laurel and Dinah are tracking a kidnapping victim with direct ties to Mia and they need her help. Knowing it will change everything, Mia can’t help but be a hero and she, Laurel and Dinah suit up once again to save the city.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Star City 2040
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Star City 2040

    S7:E16

    Mia and William venture into the Glades on a dangerous mission. There they run into Dinah, Roy and Zoe who deliver some devastating news. The flash forwards share highlights from Mia’s childhood with Felicity.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Genesis
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Genesis

    S4:E20

    As Oliver and Felicity look for a magical solution to defeat Darhk, a vengeance-driven Diggle gets a lead on Andy's whereabouts and heads off to confront his brother. Meanwhile, Alex takes Thea on a vacation that quickly turns into a nightmare.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Bratva
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Bratva

    S5:E12

    A mission takes Oliver, Felicity and team to Russia where they meet up with Oliver's old friend, Anatoly. Meanwhile, fresh out of rehab, Lance returns to the mayor's office ready to get back to work. However, when Susan asks for an interview with Lance to discuss his addiction, he balks and it's up to Rene to help keep things on track.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Collision Course
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Collision Course

    S6:E14

    Oliver, Diggle and Felicity disagree with Dinah, Curtis and Rene on how to handle Black Siren. The two teams face off and a fight ensues.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  19. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Living Proof
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Living Proof

    S7:E21

    Oliver finds himself in a precarious position. SCPD shows up with a warrant for Felicity.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Case of the Creeping Forest
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #20 - The Case of the Creeping Forest

    S1:E6

    A crisis forces Crystal to improvise on the job as Monty recruits the boys to locate his missing friend — but the eerie case isn't what it seems.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Code of Silence
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #21 - Code of Silence

    S4:E14

    Oliver and team uncover HIVE's plan to take out Team Arrow once and for all. With HIVE's next attack imminent, Lance wonders if Donna is safer without him in her life. Meanwhile, with the wedding fast approaching, Oliver begins to feel guilty that he hasn't told Felicity about his son.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Lost in the Flood
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Lost in the Flood

    S4:E22

    Following the shocking events in the previous episode, Oliver and Diggle race to rescue Thea, while Felicity, Curtis and Noah join together to stop Darhk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Fallout
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Fallout

    S1:E10

    In the aftermath of Naomi discovering who Greg and Jen really are - and that they've been lying about it her entire life - Naomi sets out on her own to dig deeper for the truth only to discover how many people have been keeping secrets from her.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Zero to Sixty
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Zero to Sixty

    S1:E3

    Naomi gets guidance from Dee as she learns to harness her powers, all while juggling her everyday life as a teenager finishing her college application. And as Naomi's obsession with uncovering answers has her and her friends engaging in dangerous behavior, Zumbado seeks out the help of an old friend to help further his plans.

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    Writer:Oscar Balderrama

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Oscar Balderrama Ratings Summary

"Inmate 4587" is the best rated episode written by Oscar Balderrama. It scored 8.212/10 based on 33 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/15/2018 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Fallen".