The BEST episodes of American Gods
Every episode of American Gods ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Gods!
A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.
#1 - Come to Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/18/2017
On the eve of war, Mr. Wednesday attempts to recruit the Old God Ostara, but needs Mr. Nancy's help in making a good impression and winning her over.
#2 - The Lake Effect
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2021
Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.
#3 - Treasure of the Sun
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2019
In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle. Once again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday.
#4 - Lemon Scented You
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2017
Shadow's emotional reunion with his dead and unfaithful wife is interrupted when he and Mr. Wednesday are kidnapped by the New Gods.
#5 - Git Gone
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2017
The story of Laura's life and death is explored, including her first encounter with Shadow and how exactly she came to be sitting on the edge of his motel room bed.
#6 - A Prayer for Mad Sweeney
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/2017
Following her brief reunion with Shadow, Laura turns to an unlikely travel companion to find her way back to life; Mad Sweeney's long, winding, and often tragic past is explored.
#8 - Head Full of Snow
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/2017
Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank. Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room.
#9 - The Beguiling Man
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2019
Promising vengeance for the death of a beloved old god, Mr. Wednesday begins preparation for a great battle; Laura and Mad Sweeney chase Shadow's diminishing light after he disappears.
#10 - The Secret of Spoons
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2017
As Mr. Wednesday begins recruitment for the coming battle, Shadow Moon travels with him to Chicago and agrees to a very high stakes game of checkers with the old Slavic god, Czernobog.
#11 - Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2021
Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss. Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation, while Shadow finally embraces destiny.
#13 - The Bone Orchard
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2017
When Shadow Moon is released from prison early after the death of his wife, he meets Mr. Wednesday and is recruited as his bodyguard. Shadow discovers that this may be more than he bargained for.
#14 - Fire and Ice
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2021
In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery with deadly consequences. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy as Bilquis follows her new path.
#15 - A Winter's Tale
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2021
A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.
#16 - Conscience of the King
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2021
Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships with the town's residents. Laura and Salim continue to hunt for Wednesday, who attempts one final gambit to win over Demeter.
#17 - Muninn
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2019
As he is tracked by Mr. World, Shadow makes his way to Cairo, thanks to a ride from Sam Black Crow; Mr. Wednesday slyly gains Laura's help in forging an alliance with a powerful god.
#18 - Sister Rising
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2021
Shadow uses a recently enlightened Bilquis to explore the concepts of identity, purpose and destiny; Technical Boy is faced with an identity crisis; Wednesday forms a plan for a new con and asks Shadow to play a part in it.
#19 - Donar the Great
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2019
Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear.
#20 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2019
While Shadow and Mr. Wednesday take a secret meeting in St. Louis, Bilquis arrives at the funeral home in Cairo, where she engages in a debate with Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis; Laura rejoins Mad Sweeney.
#21 - The Unseen
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2021
Bilquis has been taken captive and finds herself caught in the middle of an identity crisis, but Shadow and Technical Boy join forces to find her; Wednesday decides to visit a group of Lords of Valhalla, a nearby chapter of a biker gang.
#22 - The Ways of the Dead
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2019
Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy. In New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing. Mr. Wednesday embarks on a road trip with Salim and the Jinn.
#23 - Serious Moonlight
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2021
Shadow's attempt to break away from Mr. Wednesday and the brewing war is thwarted by the secrets of the Gods — both Old and New.
#24 - Ashes and Demons
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2021
As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her from the grip of an unscrupulous antagonist.
#25 - Moon Shadow
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2019
In the aftermath of Sweeney's death, Wednesday has disappeared, and Shadow is tormented. Those that remain witness the power of New Media as she is unleashed, and the nation is in a state of panic brought on by Mr. World.