The BEST episodes of Kingdom (2014)

Every episode of Kingdom (2014) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kingdom (2014)!

A retired MMA fighter turned trainer juggles keeping his mixed martial arts gym running and keeping his family united.

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Lie Down in the Light
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8.45
288 votes

#1 - Lie Down in the Light

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2017

Series Finale. Alvey's comeback fight couldn't come at a worse time as Navy St. comes to grips with tragedy. Roles are reversed when Ryan coaches Alvey, and Lisa begins a new chapter.

Directors: Padraic McKinley
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Living Down
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8.23
380 votes

#2 - Living Down

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2015

Christina searches for new living arrangements, Lisa realizes Alvey's home may not be the place for her, and Ryan and Jay cut weight as their respective title fights loom.

Directors: Sidney Sidell
Writer: Peter Noah
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Cactus
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8.22
296 votes

#3 - Cactus

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/26/2017

Dom dishes on Navy St. and forces Lisa to make an unexpected move. Alvey tries to connect with his mother while bonding with Nate and Jay in the desert.

Directors: Padraic McKinley
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Late to Leave
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8.21
342 votes

#4 - Late to Leave

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/27/2016

Alicia makes a major career decision; and Ryan is reminded of just how unstable his roommate is.

Directors: Byron Balasco
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Traveling Alone
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8.19
387 votes

#5 - Traveling Alone

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2015

Ryan defends his lightweight title, while Nate and Jay discover Christina in a bad spot. Alvey gets a call from an old friend, and Lisa makes a final decision regarding her future.

Directors: Sidney Sidell
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Animator/Annihilator
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8.14
474 votes

#6 - Animator/Annihilator

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2014

Tensions run high between Lisa and Alvey after Christina shows up at Navy St. Garo tries to find out how Ryan's training is coming along. Jay, building off the recent win, asks Garo to give him a chance. Christina wrestles with her emotions.

Directors: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Ryan Farley
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King Beast
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8.13
393 votes

#7 - King Beast

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2014

On fight night, everyone is focused on Jay and Ryan, leaving the rift between Alvey and Lisa for later. Lisa questions her role in their life. Christina's demons show signs of surfacing.

Directors: Tim Iacofano
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No Sharp Objects
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8.13
359 votes

#8 - No Sharp Objects

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/3/2016

Jay's rematch with Ryan comes at a bad time for Jay; and Alvey helps an old friend.

Directors: Byron Balasco
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Smoker
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8.12
366 votes

#9 - Smoker

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2015

Alvey and Lisa open Navy St. up for a showcase, inviting sponsors into the gym to see Alicia in action. Ryan and Jay, knowing this could be their last opportunity to evade Alvey's attention, enjoy a cheat day.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Woke Up Lonely
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8.07
376 votes

#10 - Woke Up Lonely

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/15/2016

The day of Jay and Ryan's fight finds everyone taking on new roles: Nate corners for Jay; Alicia and Ava host the afterparty; and Alvey takes a breather. Of course, before that can happen, Ryan has to decide whether he's ready to fight.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Alex Metcalf
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Cut Day
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8.04
422 votes

#11 - Cut Day

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2014

It's cut day for Ryan and Jay. With the weigh-in only hours away, the two struggle through the agony of cutting weight while Lisa tries to reach Alvey. Nate, determined to get back into the ring quickly, asks Mac for help.

Directors: Tim Iacofano
Writer: Tom Garrigus
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Please Refrain from Crying
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8.02
456 votes

#12 - Please Refrain from Crying

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2014

Ryan pleads with his father for forgiveness. Michael bullies Keith. Christina spends time with Nate, and opens up to him about her youth.

Directors: Gary Fleder
Writer: Alex Metcalf
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Cut Man
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7.99
349 votes

#13 - Cut Man

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/20/2016

A fight could change Alicia's career; and Lisa's return impacts Alvey's relationship with Roxanne.

Directors: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Peter Noah
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Eat Your Own Cooking
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7.95
454 votes

#14 - Eat Your Own Cooking

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2014

Alvey fantasizes about revenge and questions his self control; Lisa's father comes to town; Nate's love life heats up; Keith and Ryan struggle with loneliness during Family Day at the halfway house; Alvey advises Lisa to forgive Ryan.

Directors: Gary Fleder
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Flowers
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7.95
466 votes

#15 - Flowers

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2014

Christina wants a fresh start. Jay has other ideas on how to save her. Alvey is on edge after potential investors send unwelcome gifts to the gym. Lisa reveals she's going to help Jay. Nate finally speaks with Detective Gaines about his case.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Please Give
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7.94
292 votes

#16 - Please Give

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2017

Dom pushes boundaries at the gym; Christina takes charge of Kayla and the girls; Jay continues to struggle with Amy and work; Lisa gets Nate a fight on short notice; and Ryan takes a break from training.

Directors: Adam Davidson
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The Demon Had a Spell
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7.93
369 votes

#17 - The Demon Had a Spell

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2015

Alvey and Nate head off to a low-rent fight in Fresno, Jay grows feral as he deals with his weight cut and breakup with Laura, and Lisa hatches a plan to resurrect Ryan's image.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Halos
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7.90
371 votes

#18 - Halos

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/6/2016

Nate returns to the cage looking for an end to his losing streak and to prove to Alvey and everyone else that he's still a viable fighter. Mac brings something into Navy St. that threatens the gym's operations.

Directors: Padraic McKinley
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Lay and Pray
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7.89
381 votes

#19 - Lay and Pray

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/1/2016

Jay and Ryan promote their championship bout; Alvey receives tragic news; and Alicia preps for her first professional fight as a member of Navy St.

Directors: Gary Fleder
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Piece of Plastic
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7.86
478 votes

#20 - Piece of Plastic

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2014

Ryan settles into a new job with fellow ex-cons while Alvey meets with Ryan's parole officer. Nate begins physical therapy. Keith is taunted by Michael. Ryan learns of Keith's past. Jay offers Christina a way out.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Alex Metcalf
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Happy Hour
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7.86
406 votes

#21 - Happy Hour

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2015

Ryan heads to his dad's house to check on him, where a new relationship seems possible. Jay agrees to Alvey's plan for a new direction and Nate eyes a quick return to the cage.

Directors: Gary Fleder
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Pink at Night
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7.84
392 votes

#22 - Pink at Night

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2015

Jay tracks down his competition for Laura, while Christina eyes a career change. Lisa cuts a deal with Garo, presenting Jay with an unexpected opportunity.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Peter Noah
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Simulations
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7.84
414 votes

#23 - Simulations

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2015

Alvey deals with Ryan's reckless decisions and Lisa introduces her newest fighter, Alicia, to Navy St. Nate gears up for his return to the cage. Jay meets a photographer, Laura, who presents professional and personal opportunities.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Wolf Tickets
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7.83
375 votes

#24 - Wolf Tickets

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2017

Nate looks to prove himself in the cage, and Ryan defends his title. Jay seeks balance in his new life. With plans to take King Beast to the next level, Garo presents Alvey with a lucrative offer.

Directors: Sidney Sidell
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Take Pills
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7.82
370 votes

#25 - Take Pills

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/29/2016

An unexpected visitor upends Jay and Ava's plans; Ryan breaks up Alicia's living situation; and questions surface about why Ryan lost the championship fight.

Directors: Padraic McKinley
Writer: Jon Frye
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