The 50 Greatest Episodes of 2023
by solmaquina | created - 09 Jan 2023 | updated - 1 week ago | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
it takes a psycho
(2023)
TV-MA | 34 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Barry's breakout looms over everyone around him. Sally coaches her new protegé. The Chechens' reappearance threatens Hank and Cristobal's new business venture.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 4,871
9/10
2.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Endure and Survive
(2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While attempting to evade the rebels, Joel and Ellie cross paths with the most wanted man in Kansas City. Kathleen continues her hunt.
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Lamar Johnson, Melanie Lynskey
Votes: 78,265
8.5/10
3.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
All the Way Down
(2023)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The crew investigates whether the universe is a simulation.
Directors: Ira Sherak, Peter Avanzino | Stars: John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,243
8.5/10
4.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode:
The Raven
(2023)
TV-MA | 76 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune--for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.
Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas
Votes: 4,594
8.5/10
5.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
The Jerrick Trap
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick and Jerry's minds are accidentally scrambled; they have to learn to set aside their differences to save their family.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Jacob Hair, Kyoung Hee Lim | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 6,601
8.5/10
6.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
That's Amorte
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick and Morty venture into Earth-like planet 41-Kepler-B to solve spaghetti problems.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Lucas Gray | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 7,279
8.5/10
7.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
wow
(2023)
TV-MA | 34 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Barry, having received a call from NoHo Hank, leaves to go save his family from his grasp. Barry then is confronted with a choice as he learns Mr. Cousineau is blamed for the death of Janice.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 6,909
8.5/10
8.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
yikes
(2023)
TV-MA | 26 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Barry deals with his past in prison while finding Fuches with him. Sally returns home. Gene has a spark of new fame after his help with capturing Barry.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 3,938
8/10
9.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Between a Ring and a Hardass
(2023)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Social Services threatens to take Steve away from the family when someone files a complaint about Steve's chaotic home life.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 261
8/10
10.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Parasites Regained
(2023)
TV-14 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Nibbler falls ill, the crew shrinks down for a dangerous mission into a desert world contained within his litter box.
Directors: Corey Barnes, Peter Avanzino | Stars: John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,450
8/10
11.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode:
The Tell-Tale Heart
(2023)
TV-MA | 61 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas
Votes: 3,465
8/10
12.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Air Force Wong
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick, along with the president and Dr. Wong, deal with a situation when an ex-lover of Rick takes over Virginia.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Jacob Hair | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 5,887
8/10
13.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Unmortricken
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick is destined to find Rick Prime, when an unexpected person comes to help out.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Jacob Hair | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 9,287
8/10
14.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Fear No Mort
(2023)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After jumping into a hole that manifests one's greatest fear, Rick and Morty survive, only to go home to a surprise - and new nightmares to conquer.
Directors: Eugene Huang, Wesley Archer, Jacob Hair | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 7,412
8/10
15.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Mort: Ragnarick
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After killing Jerry in an experiment, Rick discovers the Afterlife exists and it possesses an infinite amount of energy. Rick and Morty go to Norway so Rick can enter Valhalla and encounter the Pope and the Universal Monsters.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Jacob Hair, Nathan Litz, Kyoung Hee Lim | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 4,834
8/10
16.
The Oldest View (2023– )
Episode:
Beneath The Earth
(2023)
TV-14 | Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Wyatt, an internet blogger is on the way to record a curious finding, to find out that the secrets lying deeply in the woods are crazier than expected.
Star: Kane Parsons
Votes: 64
8/10
17.
Inside No. 9 (2014– )
Episode:
The Last Weekend
(2023)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Chas and Joe have been together for nine years. It's a long time to be truly in love with someone. But how long does it take to properly say goodbye?
Director: Ian Bevitt | Stars: Steve Pemberton, Sheila Reid, Reece Shearsmith
Votes: 590
8/10
18.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Related to Items You've Viewed
(2023)
TV-14 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Bender uncovers the mysteries of the vast Momazon corporation.
Directors: Andrew Han, Peter Avanzino | Stars: Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Billy West, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,348
8/10
19.
Loki (2021–2023)
Episode:
Glorious Purpose
(2023)
TV-14 | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Loki learns the true nature of 'glorious purpose' as he rectifies the past.
Directors: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead | Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Votes: 24,978
8/10
20.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
you're charming
(2023)
TV-MA | 32 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Sally begins teaching her acting class. Gene is unsure of the article. Barry's deal gets underway. Hank's past confronts him.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 4,444
8/10
21.
Loki (2021–2023)
Episode:
Ouroboros
(2023)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Loki finds himself lost to time and torn, quite literally, between past, present and future.
Directors: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead | Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Wunmi Mosaku
Votes: 15,848
8/10
22.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
a nice meal
(2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Sally and John Jr. travel to LA. Hank sends men to eliminate Fuches. Gene takes an enticing meeting about the film project.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 3,865
8/10
23.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
the wizard
(2023)
TV-MA | 31 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Barry heads to LA to track down Cousineau. Fuches gets out of prison. Sally struggles to parent John.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 3,791
8/10
24.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Please Hold to My Hand
(2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After abandoning their truck in Kansas City, Joel and Ellie attempt to escape without drawing the attention of a vindictive rebel leader.
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Lamar Johnson, Melanie Lynskey
Votes: 68,357
7.5/10
25.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Long, Long Time
(2023)
TV-MA | 76 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When an unknown person approaches his compound, survivalist Bill forges an unlikely connection. Later, Joel and Ellie seek Bill's guidance.
Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Anna Torv, Nick Offerman
Votes: 225,517
7.5/10
26.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Gang Goes Bowling
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
The guys crash Dee's bowling league night and compete in a Battle of the Sexes at a bowling alley owned by the McPoyles.
Director: Megan Ganz | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 1,735
7.5/10
27.
The Last of Us (2023– )
Episode:
Kin
(2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After ignoring the advice of locals, Joel and Ellie descend deeper into dangerous territory in search of the Fireflies - and Tommy.
Director: Jasmila Zbanic | Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Lamar Johnson, Rutina Wesley
Votes: 56,943
7.5/10
28.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Risk E. Rat's Pizza & Amusement Center
(2023)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
The Gang goes to "Risk E. Rat's" only to find all the riskiness has been systematically replaced with safety and overcautiousness. Dennis and Charlie try to find the old ride with the animatronic boobs. Dee takes Frank on a scavenger hunt.
Director: Nina Pedrad | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 1,562
7.5/10
29.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
tricky legacies
(2023)
TV-MA | 33 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Roughly ten years after Barry's escape, Barry and Sally struggle with their new identity.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 4,429
7.5/10
30.
Inside No. 9 (2014– )
Episode:
Mother's Ruin
(2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
East End villains Harry and Annie Blackwood were rotten to the core and did some truly horrible things when they were alive. What secrets did they take to their grave? Their sons plan to find out.
Director: George Kane | Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Anita Dobson, Phil Daniels
Votes: 653
7.5/10
31.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Zapp Gets Canceled
(2023)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Zapp Brannigan is canceled for crude behavior, Leela takes over as captain of the Nimbus on a critical mission.
Directors: James Kim, Peter Avanzino | Stars: Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Billy West, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,085
7.5/10
32.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode:
The Pit and the Pendulum
(2023)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A furious Frederick sets out to handle unfinished business. Madeline receives an ominous message at an old haunt. Dupin grows wary of Roderick's motives.
Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas
Votes: 3,251
7.5/10
33.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Rickfending Your Mort
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick hires an Observer to verify Morty's homemade punch cards, but the cosmic all-seeing entity won't stop playing clips from their lives out of spite.
Directors: Jacob Hair, Wesley Archer | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni
Votes: 5,329
7.5/10
34.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Kill List
(2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
After the Waystar team heads to Norway, Shiv, Kendall, and Roman consider whether to fight for Logan's crown jewel.
Director: Andrij Parekh | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 9,431
7.5/10
35.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Living+
(2023)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy, Drama
Ahead of Investor Day, Shiv weighs a proposal from Matsson, while Kendall and Roman each try to match Logan's volatile leadership style.
Director: Lorene Scafaria | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 8,784
7.5/10
36.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode:
The Roast
(2023)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A roast held in Laszlo's honor reveals dark secrets.
Director: Tig Fong | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén
Votes: 983
7/10
37.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode:
Local News
(2023)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.
Director: Yana Gorskaya | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén
Votes: 1,398
7/10
38.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
The Munsters
(2023)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy, Drama
As Kendall, Shiv, and Roman hone their pitch for investors in LA, Logan learns of a rival bid on a long-coveted acquisition.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 10,025
7/10
39.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Episode:
A Night Out with the Guys
(2023)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends; Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.
Director: Kyle Newacheck | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén
Votes: 1,206
7/10
40.
Loki (2021–2023)
Episode:
Breaking Brad
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
With the TVA on the verge of a temporal meltdown, Loki and Mobius will stop at nothing to find Sylvie.
Director: Dan DeLeeuw | Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, Wunmi Mosaku
Votes: 12,822
7/10
41.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Spring Break
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Spring break is an excuse for Garrison to jump back into his former depraved lifestyle.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, April Stewart, Kimberly Brooks
Votes: 1,724
7/10
42.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Japanese Toilet
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Randy buys a Japanese toilet.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, April Stewart, Mona Marshall
Votes: 2,148
7/10
43.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang
(2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
After Frank shoots Dennis and Dee, they resolve to take Frank's gun away; Mac and Charlie go on a road trip with their moms to get their inheritances.
Director: Richie Keen | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 1,941
7/10
44.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Gang Gets Cursed
(2023)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
A series of bad omens leads the gang to believe they are all cursed; they set off to undo the curses and make amends to those they've wronged; Mac meets Chase Utley and invites him for a catch.
Director: Richie Keen | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 1,654
7/10
45.
Beavis and Butt-Head (2022– )
Episode:
Old Man Beavis/Hunting Trip
(2023)
TV-14 | 20 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Butt-Head makes Beavis look old so he can buy beer. Beavis ends up in a senior living facility and almost scores with an 80-year-old woman. Tom Anderson takes Beavis and Butt-Head to the woods to hunt deer.
Directors: Tom Smith, Valerie Fletcher, John Rice | Stars: Mike Judge, Marla Black, Phil LaMarr, Piotr Michael
Votes: 177
7/10
46.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
America Decides
(2023)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy, Drama
On election night, Tom tries to manage an increasingly chaotic newsroom, while Kendall, Shiv, and Roman spar over the consequences of the result for themselves, the company, and the country.
Director: Andrij Parekh | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 11,481
7/10
47.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Children of a Lesser Bog
(2023)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Amy and Kif's children emerge from an alien swamp.
Directors: Peter Avanzino, Edmund Fong | Stars: Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Billy West, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,800
7/10
48.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day
(2023)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
After a physical reveals Dennis has high blood pressure, he decides to take a day away from The Gang to de-stress at the beach. But life has other plans, and his day spirals into a string of mishaps until he can no longer contain his rage.
Director: Heath Cullens | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 2,496
7/10
49.
Beavis and Butt-Head (2022– )
Episode:
Tobacco Farmers/Married
(2023)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Beavis and Butt-Head try to grow their own tobacco like George Washington; Middle-aged Beavis and Butt-Head go to the courthouse to settle a parking ticket and wind up getting married.
Directors: Valerie Fletcher, Geoffrey Johnson, John Rice, Michael A. Zimmerman | Stars: Mike Judge, Jim Meskimen, Laraine Newman, Bodhi del Rosario
Votes: 163
7/10
50.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
I Know What You Did Next Xmas
(2023)
TV-14 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Bender and Zoidberg travel through time to attack Robot Santa.
Directors: Crystal Chesney, Peter Avanzino | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,291
7/10
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