The BEST episodes of 86: Eighty Six
Every episode of 86: Eighty Six ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 86: Eighty Six!
Stellar year 2148. District 86 has a strange background: everyone who leads it will go crazy. Major Vladilena is forced to be their new leader and is determined to investigate this district.
#1 - Handler One
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/20/2022
Shin and his friends and Frederica return to Ernst's home to celebrate their second Night of the Holy Birth holiday. Shin visits Eugene's grave and apologizes for being unable to save him, but tells him he has a newfound purpose to live and promises to return to tell him about the things he's seen.
#2 - Shin
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/13/2022
Shin is blown clear of the blast and falls unconscious, where he has a vivid nightmare where he tries to grapple with his loss of purpose and survivor's guilt. When he regains consciousness, he sees a Legion unit approaching him with the intent to harvest his brain, but he is saved when Lena intervenes.
#3 - All That's Left
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/26/2021
The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.
#4 - Goodbye
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2021
Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.
#5 - Here We Go
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/2021
Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...
#7 - Even So
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2021
The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...
#8 - Let's Go
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2021
Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.
#9 - Glad to Be Here
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/17/2021
The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.
#10 - It's Too Late
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/10/2021
The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?
#11 - Will You Remember Me?
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2021
As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.
#12 - I'm With You
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2021
Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she thought.
#13 - Real Name
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2021
After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.
#14 - Welcome
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2021
Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.
#15 - The Truth Is
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/21/2021
The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.
#16 - I Don't Want to Die
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2021
Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.
#17 - I Won't Forget
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/7/2021
As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...
#18 - Stay This Way Forever
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/5/2021
Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.
#19 - Together Unto Death
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/19/2021
Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.
#20 - Through to the End
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2021
Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.
#21 - Spearhead
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2021
As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy.
#22 - Undertaker
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2021
The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called "pigs" and considered less than human.
#23 - Welcome Back
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/24/2021
The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?