Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (season 1) character dialogue by episode
This list ranks characters for each episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (season 1) by the amount of dialogue (measured in words) that they had in that episode. This list was inspired by an old web site, the The Hellmouth High's Line League (link via archive.org), which performed a similar analysis for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Like that site, this list will award medals to the top three finishers for each episode.
For each episode, the number of words that each characters speaks were calculated using transcripts available on the web. All characters with credited dialogue appear on the episode lists. If dialogue is credited to more than one character (i.e., two characters saying the same dialogue simultaneously), the dialogue is split evenly between the characters. This occasionally results in characters being credited with half words.
The data below are not perfectly accurate. For example, transcribing a bit of dialogue as "100%" will provide a slightly different result than if the dialogue were transcribed as "one hundred percent." Various sounds like a grunt or "um" or "uh-uh" or "hyah" may or may not be transcribed. Finally, I have noticed occasional errors in the transcriptions.
Feel free to use the data below for your own projects, and leave a comment indicating where readers can see the results of the project.
Warning: This page contains spoilers at least as far as who does or does not appear in any given episode and how prominent that character is in the episode.
See season 2 character dialogue per episode for season two data, season 3 character dialogue per episode for season three data, season 4 character dialogue per episode for season four data, season 5 character dialogue per episode for season five data, season 6 character dialogue per episode for season six data, and season 7 character dialogue per episode for season seven data.
People interested in the data on this page may also want to see another person's analysis of screen time by episode.
For each episode, the number of words that each characters speaks were calculated using transcripts available on the web. All characters with credited dialogue appear on the episode lists. If dialogue is credited to more than one character (i.e., two characters saying the same dialogue simultaneously), the dialogue is split evenly between the characters. This occasionally results in characters being credited with half words.
The data below are not perfectly accurate. For example, transcribing a bit of dialogue as "100%" will provide a slightly different result than if the dialogue were transcribed as "one hundred percent." Various sounds like a grunt or "um" or "uh-uh" or "hyah" may or may not be transcribed. Finally, I have noticed occasional errors in the transcriptions.
Feel free to use the data below for your own projects, and leave a comment indicating where readers can see the results of the project.
Warning: This page contains spoilers at least as far as who does or does not appear in any given episode and how prominent that character is in the episode.
See season 2 character dialogue per episode for season two data, season 3 character dialogue per episode for season three data, season 4 character dialogue per episode for season four data, season 5 character dialogue per episode for season five data, season 6 character dialogue per episode for season six data, and season 7 character dialogue per episode for season seven data.
People interested in the data on this page may also want to see another person's analysis of screen time by episode.
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- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonS.H.I.E.L.D. puts together a special team, led by Agent Phil Coulson, to track down a mysterious man with special abilities and the young computer hacker that's encouraging him to reveal himself to the world.Gold Phil Coulson-1,151 words
Silver Skye-929 words
Bronze Grant Ward-646 words
4. Mike Peterson-630 words
5. Jemma Simmons-372 words
6. Leopold Fitz-345 words
7. Maria Hill-212 words
8. Melinda May-145 words
9. Centipede Doctor-124 words
10. Gary-91 words
11. Agent #1-57 words
12. Dr. Streiten-52 words
13. Reporter-40 words
14. Angry Man-19 words
15. Science Man-18 words
16. Ace Peterson-13 words
17. Bernie-2 words
(tie) Computer-2 words - DirectorDavid StraitonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWhile extracting a strange object out of Peru, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are taken hostage aboard their plane.Gold Phil Coulson-1,004 words
Silver Skye-719 words
Bronze Grant Ward-678.5 words
4. Leopold Fitz-609 words
5. Jemma Simmons-445 words
6. Camila Reyes-440 words
7. Melinda May-106.5 words
8. Nick Fury-104 words
9. Radio Woman-103 words
10. Professor-52 words
11. Second Soldier-11 words
12. Soldier-9 words
13. Voice-4 words
14. Airman-2 words - DirectorMilan CheylovStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonDr. Franklin Hall has been kidnapped. Coulson and his team are assigned to rescue him.Gold Ian Quinn-997 words
Silver Skye-920 words
Bronze Phil Coulson-871 words
4. Grant Ward-633 words
5. Franklin Hall-341 words
6. Leopold Fitz-321 words
7. Jemma Simmons-316 words
8. Melinda May-257 words
9. Mack*-140 words
10. C.B. Man-55 words
11. Man-50 words
12. S.H.I.E.l.D. Voice-18 words
13. Young Agent-12 words
14. Young Man-10 words
15. Large Man-6 words
16. Security Guard-3 words
(tie) Waiter-3 words
18. Older Man-2 words
* The truck driver, not a character with a similar name who appears later in the show. - DirectorRoxann DawsonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe team tries to track down a former agent who is now stealing valuable information.Gold Phil Coulson-1,097 words
Silver Skye-905 words
Bronze Akela Amador-468 words
4. Grant Ward-446 words
5. Melinda May-324 words
6. Leopold Fitz-319 words
7. Jemma Simmons-168 words
8. Man-66 words
9. Woman-40 words
10. Guard-7 words - 2013–202043mTV-PG7.4 (4.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorJesse BochcoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonCentipede kidnaps another gifted man. S.H.I.E.L.D. tries to track them down. Also, secrets about Skye are revealed.Gold Skye-919 words
Silver Phil Coulson-797 words
Bronze Miles Lydon-637 words
4. Raina-542 words
5. Chan Ho Yin-474 words
6. Grant Ward-329 words
7. Melinda May-203 words
8. Jemma Simmons-145 words
9. Leopold Fitz-122 words
(tie) Agent Quan-122 words
11. Centipede Doctor-108 words
12. Edison Po-49 words
13. Young Woman-5 words
14. Young Man-2 words - DirectorVincent MisianoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonSimmons becomes infected with an alien virus after exposing herself to a group of people that have come into contact with a Chitauri helmet.Gold Jemma Simmons-966 words
Silver Phil Coulson-963 words
Bronze Leopold Fitz-687 words
4. Skye-485 words
5. Grant Ward-316 words
6. Melinda May-235 words
7. Felix Blake-175 words
8. Tony-144 words
9. Young Man-121 words
10. Mr. Cross-41 words
11. Fireman-12 words
12. Boy #4-7 words
13. Boy #1-6 words
14. Boy #2-4 words
(tie) Boy #3-4 words - DirectorBobby RothStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWard and Fitz are sent on a classified mission in South Ossetia.Gold Leopold Fitz-955.5 words
Silver Skye-918 words
Bronze Phil Coulson-811 words
4. Grant Ward-532.5 words
5. Jemma Simmons-425 words
6. Victoria Hand-402 words
7. Melinda May-113 words
8. Jasper Sitwell-85 words
9. Marta-62 words
10. Man-42 words
11. Bar Man-11 words
(tie) Shaw-11 words - DirectorJonathan FrakesStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWard becomes exposed to a piece of an Asgardian staff, which causes his worst memory to resurface.Gold Elliot Randolph-1,004 words
Silver Phil Coulson-786 words
Bronze Grant Ward-625 words
4. Skye-549 words
5. Jemma Simmons-537 words
6. Leopold Fitz-251 words
7. Jakob-115 words
8. Melinda May-104 words
9. Ranger #1-61 words
10. Reporter-43 words
11. Thomas Ward-24 words
12. Petra-23 words
13. Massage Therapist-19 words
14. Christian Ward-16 words
15. Elena-8 words
(tie) Ranger #2-8 words
Randolph learns a lesson that will pay off for several characters across the show: exposition is a good way to rack up dialogue and score a medal. - DirectorBilly GierhartStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe agents investigate the strange occurrences of a woman who, they believe, has telekinetic powers.Gold Phil Coulson-1,004 words
Silver Skye-914 words
Bronze Leopold Fitz-498 words
4. Jemma Simmons-491 words
5. Melinda May-374 words
6. Grant Ward-346 words
7. Hannah Hutchins-336 words
8. Tobias Ford-99 words
9. Man-49 words
10. Person #2-11 words
11. Woman-9 words
12. Person #5-8 words
13. Person #1-5 words
14. Person #3-4 words
15. Person #4-1 words - DirectorHolly DaleStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonS.H.I.E.L.D. receives assistance from Mike Peterson as they take on Centipede once again.Gold Phil Coulson-1,295 words
Silver Mike Peterson-645 words
Bronze Skye-623 words
4. Grant Ward-396 words
5. Raina-265 words
6. Leopold Fitz-252 words
7. Melinda May-245 words
8. Jemma Simmons-220 words
9. Edison Po-139 words
10. Laura-27 words
11. Ace Peterson-24 words
12. Centipede Soldier-11 words
(tie) Guard-11 words
(tie) Hayward-11 words
15. Man-3 words - DirectorKevin HooksStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonS.H.I.E.L.D. organizes a full scale hunt for Coulson. Centipede tries to resurface the memories on what happened after Coulson died.Gold Skye-675 words
Silver Raina-503 words
Bronze Phil Coulson-492 words
4. Victoria Hand-476 words
5. Grant Ward-295 words
6. Edison Po-287 words
7. Jemma Simmons-223 words
8. Dr. Streiten-194 words
9. Rathman-183 words
10. Leopold Fitz-140 words
11. Melinda May-121 words
12. Woman-55 words
13. Vanchat-47 words
14. Guard-26 words
15. Truck Driver-17 words
16. Female Doctor-7 words
17. Massage Therapist-7 words
18. Mike Peterson-5 words
19. Man-4 words
(tie) Soldier-4 words
21. 2nd Guard-3 words
22. Kob-2 words
(tie) Valet-2 words - DirectorKenneth FinkStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWhile investigating a problem at S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy, Coulson and May turn up unexpected information about Skye's parents.Gold Phil Coulson-741 words
Silver Leopold Fitz-686 words
Bronze Grant Ward-571 words
4. Jemma Simmons-469 words
5. Skye-450 words
6. Seth Dormer-419 words
7. Donnie Gill-404 words
8. Melinda May-392 words
9. Lumley-309 words
10. Weaver-208 words
11. Ian Quinn-181 words
12. Callie Hannigan-104 words
13. 2nd Girl-18 words
14. Driver-7 words
15. Pilot-3 words - DirectorPaul A. EdwardsStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe team tries to confiscate an important device on a train, but when one agent takes a very risky move that backfires, the entire team is affected.Gold Phil Coulson-659 words
Silver Leopold Fitz-415 words
Bronze Skye-410 words
4. Grant Ward-400 words
5. Jemma Simmons-339 words
6. Luca Russo-215 words
7. Ian Quinn-192 words
8. Melinda May-184 words
9. Woman-52 words
10. Conductor-42 words
11. Mancini-34 words
12. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-31 words
13. Stan Lee-27 words
14. Bodyguard-3 words
15. Man-1 words - DirectorBobby RothStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonCoulson and the team rush to Bethesda in an attempt to save Skye's life.Gold Phil Coulson-964 words
Silver John Garrett-845 words
Bronze Jemma Simmons-475 words
4. Leopold Fitz-440 words
5. Grant Ward-362 words
6. Melinda May-273 words
7. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-207 words
8. Ian Quinn-190 words
9. Doctor-97 words
10. Jimmy-81 words
11. Lorelei-60 words
12. Guard #1-43 words
13. Guard #2-28 words
14. Radio Voice-24 words
15. Nicole-10 words - DirectorJohn TerleskyStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWhile Skye recovers, Lady Sif arrives with need of assistance in capturing an escaped Asgardian prisoner, named Lorelei.Gold Phil Coulson-964 words
Silver Lady Sif-565 words
Bronze Lorelei-526 words
4. Grant Ward-397 words
5. Leopold Fitz-386 words
6. Jemma Simmons-373 words
7. Skye-363 words
8. Melinda May-330 words
9. Rooster-196 words
10. Jasper Sitwell-94 words
11. Rooster's Wife-64 words
12. Jimmy-29 words
13. Agent #1-10 words
14. Doctor-6 words
(tie) Police Officer-6 words
16. Biker-3 words
(tie) Agent #2-3 words
(tie) Woman-3 words - DirectorBobby RothStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonAgent Garett and Triplett have returned to assist Coulson's team hunt down S.H.I.E.L.D.'s devious nemesis--the Clairvoyant. But will Deathlok kill them all to guard his master's identity?Gold Phil Coulson-994 words
Silver John Garrett-687 words
Bronze Skye-612 words
4. Leopold Fitz-469 words
5. Grant Ward-325 words
6. Melinda May-273 words
7. Victoria Hand-259 words
8. Fake voice for Thomas Nash-223 words
9. Jemma Simmons-217 words
10. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-184 words
11. Felix Blake-106 words
12. Jasper Sitwell-80 words
13. Computer Voice-11 words
14. Soldier-4 words
15. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-3 words - DirectorVincent MisianoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonS.H.I.E.L.D. has been compromised by an old enemy. The team doesn't know whom to trust.Gold John Garrett-1,100 words
Silver Phil Coulson-922 words
Bronze Victoria Hand-598 words
4. Melinda May-436 words
5. Grant Ward-369 words
6. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-266 words
7. Leopold Fitz-263 words
8. Skye-253 words
9. Jemma Simmons-232 words
10. Weaver-62 words
11. Shaw-31 words
12. 1st Agent-29 words
13. Agent-28 words
14. 2nd Agent-25 words
(tie) Jacobson-25 words
16. Guard-23 words
17. Agent-18 words
18. Soliders-15 words
19. Man-5 words - DirectorMilan CheylovStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWith Colonel Glenn Talbot now on their trail, Coulson and his team seek refuge in the last place anyone would look, where they begin to uncover S.H.I.E.L.D.'S most dangerous secrets -- secrets that could destroy them all.Gold Phil Coulson-1,011 words
Silver John Garrett-965 words
Bronze Grant Ward-657 words
4. Skye-416 words
5. Eric Koenig-346 words
6. Melinda May-288 words
7. Leopold Fitz-264 words
8. Raina-246 words
9. Jemma Simmons-213 words
10. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-169 words
11. Ian Quinn-128 words
12. Reporter-99 words
13. Glenn Talbot-93 words
14. Guard #1-29 words
15. Guard #2-23 words
16. Robot Voice-18 words
17. Man-13 words
18. Barber-8 words
19. Kaminsky-2 words
(tie) Soldier-2 words
21. Agent-1 words - 2013–202041mTV-PG8.2 (3.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorVincent MisianoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonAgent Koenig puts the team through the ultimate lie detector test and Coulson races to protect an old flame from an old enemy.Gold Phil Coulson-761 words
Silver Grant Ward-759 words
Bronze Skye-633 words
Bronze Eric Koenig-633 words
5. Leopold Fitz-394 words
6. Audrey Nathan-290 words
7. Jemma Simmons-205 words
8. Melinda May-200 words
9. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-164 words
10. May's Mother-73 words
11. Marcus Daniels-59 words
12. Radio Man-51 words
13. Fisherman-31 words
14. John Garrett-24 words
15. Radio Woman-22 words - DirectorBilly GierhartStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonJust when there's no one left to trust, Agent Maria Hill returns to team up with Coulson as S.H.I.E.L.D. is being destroyed around them.Gold Skye-985 words
Silver Phil Coulson-895 words
Bronze Grant Ward-725 words
4. Maria Hill-635 words
5. Leopold Fitz-295 words
6. Jemma Simmons-240 words
7. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-234 words
8. Glenn Talbot-211 words
9. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-207 words
10. Melinda May-174 words
11. Police Officer-40 words
12. Robot Voice-6 words
13. Valet-4 words - DirectorRoxann DawsonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWard's betrayal and HYDRA's shocking secrets are revealed as Coulson's team goes undercover on a mission that leaves no one unscathed.Gold John Garrett-1,336 words
Silver Phil Coulson-553.5 words
Bronze Grant Ward-511 words
4. Skye-438 words
5. Leopold Fitz-401 words
6. Raina-383 words
7. Jemma Simmons-234 words
8. Melinda May-232 words
9. Ian Quinn-206 words
10. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-129.5 words
11. Ott-84 words
12. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-53 words
13. Reporter-37 words
14. Marine Officer-26 words
15. Man-8 words
16. Diaz-7 words
(tie) Navy Officer-7 words
18. Pizza Guy-5 words
19. Barber-1 words
Garrett's total in this episode is the highest total in a single episode through the first two seasons of the show. - DirectorDavid StraitonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonDark secrets are revealed as Coulson and his team put everything on the line to stop Garrett and the forces of HYDRA.Gold Phil Coulson-682 words
Silver John Garrett-659 words
Bronze Leopold Fitz-512.5 words
4. Nick Fury-427 words
5. Skye-380 words
6. Grant Ward-366 words
7. Jemma Simmons-362.5 words
8. Raina-269 words
9. Kyle Zeller-181 words
10. Ian Quinn-167 words
11. Billy Koenig-141 words
12. Melinda May-96 words
13. Marine General-86 words
14. Antoine "Trip" Triplett-70 words
15. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-53 words
16. Noisemaker-25 words
17. Younger Man-15 words
18. Soldier-5 words
(tie) Woman-5 words
20. Zeller's Wife-1 word - CreatorMaurissa TancharoenJed WhedonJoss WhedonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.Total for season, all characters with > 200 words.
1. Phil Coulson-19,424.5 words (13 golds, 6 silvers, 3 bronzes)
2. Skye-13,496 words (3 golds, 6 silvers, 4 bronzes)
3. Grant Ward-10,685 words (1 silver, 7 bronzes)
4. Leopold Fitz-9,025 words (1 gold, 2 silvers, 3 bronzes)
5. Jemma Simmons-7,667.5 words (1 gold, 1 bronze)
6. John Garrett-5,616 words (2 golds, 4 silvers)
7. Melinda May-5,105.5 words
8. Raina-2,208 words (1 silver)
9. Ian Quinn-2,061 words (1 gold)
10. Victoria Hand-1,735 words (1 bronze)
11. Mike "Deathlok" Peterson-1,654 words (1 silver)
12. Antoine "Trip" Tripplett-1,396.5 words
13. Elliot Randolph-1,004 words (1 gold)
14. Eric Koenig-979 words (1 bronze)
15. Maria Hill-847 words
16. Miles Lydon-637 words (1 bronze)
17. Lorelei-586 words (1 bronze)
18. Lady Sif-565 words (1 silver)
19. Nick Fury-531 words
20. Edison Po-475 words
21. Chan Ho Yin-474 words
22. Akela Amador-468 words (1 bronze)
23. Camila Reyes-440 words
24. Seth Dormer-419 words
25. Donnie Gill-404 words
26. Dr. Franklin Hall-341 words
27. Hannah Hutchins-336 words
28. Lumley-309 words
29. Glenn Talbot-304 words
30. Audrey Nathan-290 words
31. Felix Blake-281 words
32. Weaver-270 words
33. Jasper Sitwell-259 words
34. Dr. Streiten-246 words
35. Centipede Doctor-232 words
36. Fake Voice for Thomas Nash-223 words
37. Luca Russo-215 words