The Best Episodes Written By Sam Riegel

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(30 votes)

   #1 - The Darkness Within

   S1:E122/17/2022

   Vox Machina has stopped the Briarwoods’ evil ritual, but at a heavy cost. As they flee the Ziggurat to save one of their own, Percy is eager to take revenge on their prisoner, Delilah Briarwood. When Vex implores him to let go of his vengeance, Percy must confront the darkness within himself.

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   8.5/10(13 votes)

   #2 - Souls in Darkness

   S3:E1210/24/2024

   Merging her soul with a red dragon corpse, Raishan becomes an unkillable, undead monstrosity. She battles Vox Machina in her lair, trying to erase them before they can foil her plans.

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   8.4/10(29 votes)

   #3 - Scanbo

   S1:E72/10/2022

   As Vox Machina discovers more about a revenge pact Percy made years ago, Keyleth tries to magically connect with the Sun Tree. She senses its pain as well as a dark force deep below the city of Whitestone. Feeling underappreciated, Scanlan volunteers to infiltrate Duke Vedmire's mansion as a distraction while Vox Machina attempts to rescue Percy's sister Cassandra.

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   8.2/10(22 votes)

   #4 - Test of Pride

   S2:E92/2/2023

   Knowing that the Titanstone Knuckles are in the city of Westruun, Pike and Scanlan come up with a plan to get them from their current owner, Grog's uncle, Kevdak. But Grog, weakened by Craven Edge's curse and haunted by his last encounter with his uncle, questions whether he is strong enough of mind, or body, to confront Kevdak.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Let the End Begin

   S4:E116/24/2026

   Doty, take this down. I'd like the record to show that I, Taryon Darrington, did not run. Doty, hold my things.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #6 - The Bard's Lament

   S4:E86/17/2026

   Doty, take this down. My fellows and I traveled to a distant city to find an old friend. There was music, shouting, and at least one spectacular fight. I, naturally, saved the day. You're welcome. Doty, make sure you got that last part.

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   7.7/10(17 votes)

   #7 - A Deadly Bargain

   S3:E110/3/2024

   In disguise, Raishan visits Vox Machina with a promise of aid. She tells them of a vestige capable of defeating Thordak; the Plate of the Dawnmartyr. The team is divided on trusting the duplicitous dragon, but journeys to the city of Marquet to test if she speaks true.

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   7.7/10(10 votes)

   #8 - The Mighty Nein

   S1:E411/26/2025

   Framed for the carnival massacre, the Mighty Nein must come together to rescue a young girl and clear their names - if they don't kill each other first. Meanwhile, Essek and Trent Ikithon begin their Beacon experiments. Trent is thrilled by the implications, leaving Essek to reconsider his choices.

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   7.4/10(7 votes)

   #9 - One Year Later...

   S4:E16/3/2026

   Doty, take this down. I, Taryon Darrington, inventor and bestselling author, have met the most bewildering group of mercenaries in Exandria. A tall brooding one, a short angry one, and far too many pointy ears. They seem… promising?

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