The BEST episodes of Legacies

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

In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman, among others, come of age into heroes and villains at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.

Last Updated: 3/12/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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There's Always a Loophole
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8.10
811 votes

#1 - There's Always a Loophole

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/28/2019

A group of unwelcome visitors descends upon the school; MG uncovers a secret about his mother; Josie finds herself in a dire situation.

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Just Don't Be A Stranger, Okay?
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8.04
277 votes

#2 - Just Don't Be A Stranger, Okay?

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/16/2022

Hope, Lizzie, MG, Kaleb, Jed, Cleo and Alaric reflect on recent events and what comes next for each of them. Hope and Lizzie each find solace from unexpected yet welcome sources.

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See You on the Other Side
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8.02
356 votes

#3 - See You on the Other Side

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2021

Hope wrestles with her reality. Alaric entrusts the Super Squad to work together. Cleo confides in Landon. Meanwhile, MG divulges some important information to Lizzie and Finch sees a different side to Josie.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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That's Nothing I Had to Remember
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7.99
674 votes

#4 - That's Nothing I Had to Remember

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2019

When a truth-seeking monster arrives in Mystic Falls during Commonwealth Day, Hope and Lizzie fear that the secrets they’ve each been keeping have made them targets. Meanwhile, MG, Kaleb and Kym seek out an unlikely ally, who may have knowledge on how to take down the latest monster. Finally, Freya receives an unexpected visit from one of the Salvatore Students.

Directors: Bola Ogun
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The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do
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7.97
812 votes

#5 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/7/2019

MG takes Landon and Raf on a trip to his hometown, but it has deadly consequences for one of them.

Directors: Paul Wesley
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You Can't Save Them All
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7.97
645 votes

#6 - You Can't Save Them All

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2020

Hope finds herself in a race against the clock as the threat of the prophecy looms and the pressure to rescue the Saltzmans grows. Meanwhile, Alaric’s attempt to keep his family safe leads him to make a difficult decision.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself
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7.97
605 votes

#7 - Life Was So Much Easier When I Only Cared About Myself

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/19/2020

When things take a dark turn on the twins’ 17th birthday, Lizzie is left to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Hope takes drastic measures when she and Alaric clash over how to handle an issue involving Josie. Finally, Rafael makes a heartbreaking discovery.

Directors: Lauren Petzke
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Mombie Dearest
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7.94
952 votes

#8 - Mombie Dearest

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2018

Jo's return hits too close to home for Alaric; An unexpected betrayal causes tensions to boil over between Hope and Rafael.

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Let's Just Finish the Dance
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7.93
789 votes

#9 - Let's Just Finish the Dance

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/14/2019

The Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant; Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma.

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We All Knew This Day Was Coming
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7.93
350 votes

#10 - We All Knew This Day Was Coming

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2021

Hope realizes she has a difficult choice to make, much to Alaric’s disapproval. Kaleb and MG come up with their own plan to help Hope as Hope seeks help from Josie and Lizzie. Meanwhile, Alaric realizes he needs to relinquish control.

Directors: Lauren Petzke
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Kai Parker Screwed Us
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7.92
672 votes

#11 - Kai Parker Screwed Us

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2020

When a series of events leads Josie, Lizzie and Alaric to the prison world, they come face to face with the twins’ evil uncle Kai.

Directors: Angela Barnes
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Since When Do You Speak Japanese?
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7.89
695 votes

#12 - Since When Do You Speak Japanese?

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2019

When a samurai shows up looking for a demon that possesses its victims, Josie leads the charge to defend her friends from the demon's wrath; MG is conflicted by a secret he's uncovered about Lizzie's new vampire friend, Sebastian.

Writer: Penny Cox
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I Was Made to Love You
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7.89
380 votes

#13 - I Was Made to Love You

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/13/2021

Hope's suspicion is piqued after Wade shares some startling news with her. To uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact, Alaric must work with an enemy from his past. After Ethan finds himself in harm's way, MG is forced to make a difficult decision.

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Maybe I Should Start from the End
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7.89
903 votes

#14 - Maybe I Should Start from the End

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/24/2019

Hope and Alaric set out to search for Landon, uncovering some startling information about his past along the way.

Directors: Nathan Hope
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This Can Only End in Blood
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7.88
294 votes

#15 - This Can Only End in Blood

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/9/2022

Hope presents a challenge to Ken, which he has to accept. Cleo is set on revenge. The Super Squad prepares for the battle of their lives. Meanwhile, Landon has some unexpected visitors.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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This Is Why We Don't Entrust Plans to Muppet Babies
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7.88
634 votes

#16 - This Is Why We Don't Entrust Plans to Muppet Babies

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2020

As the witches of the Salvatore School come together to celebrate Coven Day, the latest monster to infiltrate the school targets Alyssa Chang and the other students by spreading discord and creating chaos among the covens. Elsewhere, Alaric, Lizzie and Josie search for a solution that keeps Josie protected from the dark magic brewing inside the mora miserium. Fed up with feeling powerless alongside Hope, Landon asks her to give him self- defense training. Finally, Alaric’s past comes back to haunt him.

Directors: America Young
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I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me
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7.88
369 votes

#17 - I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2021

Hope is tracked down by the one person who could help her Rebekah Mikaelson. Rebekah is fearful of what path Hope has chosen but makes every effort to get through to her. Josie and Lizzie hold out hope in a seemingly dire situation as MG figures out what he can do to help. Meanwhile, Kaleb wants to set things right and turns to Cleo for guidance.

Directors: Lauren Petzke
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It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough
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7.87
643 votes

#18 - It Will All Be Painfully Clear Soon Enough

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2019

After deciding that leaving town would be for the best, Hope gets pulled back in after Josie comes up with a risky plan to close the Malivore portal. Elsewhere, Alaric and Dorian make an alarming discovery about Professor Vardemus, while Rafael learns some upsetting news about Landon's future.

Directors: Lauren Petzke
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All's Well That Ends Well
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7.86
374 votes

#19 - All's Well That Ends Well

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2021

After capturing a new monster at the school, Hope and the Super Squad learn some terrifying news about one of their own. A surprise visit from Lizzie gives Josie some much-needed courage. MG and Ethan team up to help others.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Malivore
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7.84
976 votes

#20 - Malivore

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2018

Hope tries to help Landon learn the truth about what type of supernatural being he is.

Directors: Michael Karasick
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I'll Tell You a Story
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7.84
802 votes

#21 - I'll Tell You a Story

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/21/2019

Hope's actions leave her turning to Lizzie for help making things right; Landon uncovers secrets about his past; Josie looks into Alaric's secret.

Directors: Tony Solomons
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Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing
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7.84
602 votes

#22 - Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2020

In a race to save Josie, Hope infiltrates her subconscious and finds herself in a fairytale world filled with dark magic. Back at the Salvatore School, Alaric, Lizzie and the Super Squad commit to their own risky plan to get Josie back despite the potential consequences.

Directors: Michael Karasick
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Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found
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7.84
304 votes

#23 - Everything That Can Be Lost May Also Be Found

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/2022

Hope continues to be swirled in confusion and fighting her humanity, which results in her seeing the people who mean the most to her: Rebekah, Marcel, Kol, and Freya. Kaleb wants to introduce Cleo to his world, including those who had the most profound influence on his path. Meanwhile, Lizzy devises a plan to get in someone's good graces.

Directors: Brett Matthews
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I Can't Be the One to Stop You
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7.84
344 votes

#24 - I Can't Be the One to Stop You

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2021

Hope finds herself involved in a game of cat and mouse as Lizzie sets out to make things right. Josie has a heart-to-heart with Finch. Alaric, Landon, and Ted get a surprising result from their quest. Meanwhile, MG, Jed and Cleo handle matters back at The Salvatore School.

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What Cupid Problem?
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7.83
656 votes

#25 - What Cupid Problem?

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2020

After learning that Josie, Lizzie and Alaric are in trouble, Hope leads the charge to save them. Meanwhile, Landon seizes the chance to keep an eye on the latest monster in town in order to prove himself useful. Elsewhere, MG's attempt at a perfect first date with Kym takes a disastrous turn when Hope enlists his help in her plan.

Directors: Darren Grant
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