The BEST episodes of After Life

Every episode of After Life ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of After Life!

The series follows Tony, who had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on. He thinks it’s like a Super Power — not caring about himself or anyone else — but it turns out to be tricky when everyone is trying to save the nice guy they used to know.

Last Updated: 11/7/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Episode 6
star
8.32
768 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/14/2022

An interview with a sick child hits Tony hard. Later, he makes a decision about Lisa's insurance money and joins his friends at the town fair.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 6
star
8.18
922 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2020

Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode  6
star
8.11
1230 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2019

Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 5
star
7.98
1236 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2019

Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 5
star
7.81
876 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2020

The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 4
star
7.80
1244 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2019

Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 4
star
7.68
883 votes

#7 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2020

Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 3
star
7.63
911 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2020

A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 2
star
7.63
1341 votes

#9 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2019

Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond -- just a bit -- with Sandy.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 3
star
7.61
1275 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2019

Tony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 2
star
7.58
942 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2020

Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 4
star
7.56
678 votes

#12 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/14/2022

Matt searches for a sport at which he can beat Tony, Lenny asks Tony to be his best man, and Kath has dinner with a persnickety teacher.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 5
star
7.55
671 votes

#13 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2022

Anne gives Tony some advice on moving forward, Emma crosses paths with an old friend, Matt suffers a health scare, and James stands up for himself.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 1
star
7.54
1013 votes

#14 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2020

Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 3
star
7.52
693 votes

#15 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2022

Tony takes a trip with Matt to honour his father. James has second thoughts about his new living arrangements. Tony helps Kath score a date.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 1
star
7.40
1539 votes

#16 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2019

Tony's cantankerous funk -- which he calls superpower -- is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury gazette.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 2
star
7.36
721 votes

#17 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2022

The Tambury Gazette welcomes a gloomy new staffer. Meanwhile, Kath visits a psychic, and a restless James makes plans for his future.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 1
star
7.28
779 votes

#18 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2022

Tony, who continues to keep Emma at arm's length, reluctantly agrees to go to Matt's house for a round of drinks. Brian bumps into a familiar face.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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