The BEST episodes of Colony

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

In 2015, Los Angeles exists in a state of occupation. Some collaborate with the alien authorities and benefit from the new order, while others rebel and suffer the consequences. A family is torn by those opposing forces, making difficult choices as they balance keeping their family together with the struggle of the human race.

Last Updated: 10/17/2025Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
Ronin
star
7.96
2818 votes

#1 - Ronin

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2017

A revelation about the fate of the colony forces the Bowman family to make an impossible choice as the entire bloc is scheduled for rendition to the factory.

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Gateway
star
7.93
2876 votes

#2 - Gateway

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2016

After a high-value hostage is kidnapped by the Resistance, the Los Angeles block is placed on lockdown.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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Seppuku
star
7.87
2859 votes

#3 - Seppuku

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/2017

Will, Katie and Broussard grapple to gain control of the RAP gauntlet from the Red Hand. Helena gets help from Snyder in her attempt to regain control of the L.A. bloc.

Directors: Peter Leto
Writer: Wes Tooke
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Bonzo
star
7.86
1583 votes

#4 - Bonzo

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/18/2018

Will and the Outliers fight to save Kynes from Snyder's IGA army.

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Zero Day
star
7.85
2745 votes

#5 - Zero Day

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2016

Will wants to remove the family from the occupation; Katie and Broussard prepare for an operation; Snyder tries to protect his office; Maddie makes a bold move.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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Tamam Shud
star
7.83
2890 votes

#6 - Tamam Shud

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/2017

Will and Katie attempt to make contact with a new arrival in the bloc; Bob has some questions for the Bowman family.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Wes Tooke
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End of the Road
star
7.81
1728 votes

#7 - End of the Road

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2018

Will, Katie, and Snyder struggle to protect their secrets while under interrogation.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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Disposable Heroes
star
7.75
1572 votes

#8 - Disposable Heroes

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/11/2018

Will, Broussard, Katie, and Amy help the Outliers deal with an emergency. Snyder makes his play to take over Seattle. Kynes runs damage control.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Blind Spot
star
7.75
3144 votes

#9 - Blind Spot

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2016

Will gains the respect of his colleagues; a Resistance attack brings the Bowmans together; Maddie finds a new job.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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In from the Cold
star
7.74
2680 votes

#10 - In from the Cold

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2016

A high-ranking member of the Resistance arrives; Katie gets a second chance; Bram proposes a risky journey.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Maquis
star
7.73
1974 votes

#11 - Maquis

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2018

Six months after escaping Los Angeles, the Bowmans and Snyder enjoy a simple life in the mountains - until a sudden arrival changes everything.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Yoknapatawpha
star
7.73
2931 votes

#12 - Yoknapatawpha

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2016

Will, Katie and Proxy Snyder are trapped in the Yonk by a Resistance operation, testing their allegiances.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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Lost Boy
star
7.73
2910 votes

#13 - Lost Boy

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2017

Five different points of view show the attack on the Green Zone.

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The Big Empty
star
7.73
1624 votes

#14 - The Big Empty

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/27/2018

Will, Broussard, Amy, and Bram work together to kidnap a high-ranking IGA officer.

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What Goes Around
star
7.72
1555 votes

#15 - What Goes Around

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/25/2018

Will makes a sacrifice to protect his family. Katie races to save refugees outside the walls. Snyder struggles to control a Colony amidst the chaos of war. Bram and Gracie make a big decision. Series Finale.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Free Radicals
star
7.71
2965 votes

#16 - Free Radicals

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2017

Bram embarks on a risky sabotage mission with his friends; Will faces the new Resistance; Kate learns a dark truth about the bloc.

Directors: Tim Southam
Writer: Noah Evslin
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The Emerald City
star
7.70
1733 votes

#17 - The Emerald City

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/6/2018

The Bowman family encounters danger on the road to a possible new home. After getting a hero's welcome at IGA headquarters, Snyder settles into retirement.

Directors: Sarah Boyd
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Sierra Maestra
star
7.70
1852 votes

#18 - Sierra Maestra

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2018

Will assesses the Resistance Camp's safety. Katie tries to get more involved. Broussard and Amy encounter survivors outside the walls.

Directors: Peter Leto
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Good Intentions
star
7.69
2947 votes

#19 - Good Intentions

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2017

Will and Katie must save a fugitive from the occupation; at the camp, Snyder hides evidence; Broussard's cell is threatened by one of their own.

Writer: Liz Phang
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The Garden of Beasts
star
7.68
2947 votes

#20 - The Garden of Beasts

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2017

Will, Katie and Broussard search for a way out of the colony. Maddie gets some visitors in the Green Zone. Bram looks for closure.

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Broussard
star
7.68
2801 votes

#21 - Broussard

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2016

Will is close to discovering his wife's secret; Katie feels cut off from her family; Maddie becomes entangled in an intrigue.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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Lazarus
star
7.67
1690 votes

#22 - Lazarus

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2018

Katie suspects there might be a dark side to her refugee case work. Will helps Broussard and Amy with a Resistance operation. Snyder goes back to work for the IGA. Bram starts a new job.

Directors: Deran Sarafian
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Sublimation
star
7.66
3134 votes

#23 - Sublimation

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2017

Will, Devon, and Charlie try to journey home. Katie, who fears the worst, says goodbye to her daughter. Bram makes friends at camp; and Maddie finds a new project.

Writer: Tom Brady
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Sea Spray
star
7.64
1595 votes

#24 - Sea Spray

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/4/2018

Will and Katie question whether their family is safe in Seattle. Snyder digs up dirt on Everett Kynes. Amy parts ways with Broussard.

Directors: Lin Oeding
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Panopticon
star
7.62
3083 votes

#25 - Panopticon

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2017

Jennifer watches the Bowman house; when Charlie returns home, the family faces unexpected challenges.

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