The BEST episodes of Locke & Key

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

After their father's death, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys that may in fact be connected to their father's murder.

Last Updated: 1/28/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Ray of F'ing Sunshine
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7.77
1264 votes

#1 - Ray of F'ing Sunshine

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/7/2020

Tyler and Kinsey feel torn when they figure out why Nina is acting strangely. Bode meets Rufus and Ellie's houseguest. Dodge zeroes in on the Omega Key.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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Crown of Shadows
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7.75
1317 votes

#2 - Crown of Shadows

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2020

The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
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Dissection
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7.74
1305 votes

#3 - Dissection

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2020

The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
Echoes
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7.72
1284 votes

#4 - Echoes

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2020

As pieces begin to click into place for the Locke siblings, Ellie opens up about her connection to Dodge, and Kinsey comes clean with her friends.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
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Past is Prologue
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7.69
718 votes

#5 - Past is Prologue

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2021

Gabe insinuates himself into Tyler's search for the Memory Key as Kinsey resolves to find out what's going on with Eden. Bode visits an old friend.

Directors: Carlton Cuse
Family Tree
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7.67
1351 votes

#6 - Family Tree

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020

Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully. A troubled Nina finds a sympathetic ear. A long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
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Head Games
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7.65
1413 votes

#7 - Head Games

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2020

Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring. Tyler's simmering rage boils over. Kinsey realizes just how much her fear is holding her back.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Cliffhanger
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7.62
697 votes

#8 - Cliffhanger

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2021

Escalating threats and a devastating loss lead the Lockes into a ferocious showdown with Dodge. Back at Keyhouse, Bode confronts a shocking visitor.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
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The Keepers of the Keys
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7.61
1365 votes

#9 - The Keepers of the Keys

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2020

Sporting a new hairdo and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head. Tyler tries to impress his crush.

Directors: Tim Southam
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Small World
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7.58
736 votes

#10 - Small World

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2021

Amid Duncan's unease over a new houseguest, Gabe tries to drive a wedge between Kinsey and Scot, Bode finds an unusual key, and Nina bonds with Josh.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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Alpha & Omega
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7.55
682 votes

#11 - Alpha & Omega

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/22/2021

While Tyler works on a way to help Jackie, Gabe gives Kinsey a deadline to meet his demands, Eden manipulates Josh, and a shaken Nina reaches out.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
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Trapper / Keeper
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7.54
1503 votes

#12 - Trapper / Keeper

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2020

While Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler falls in with a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Liz Phang
The Maze
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7.53
689 votes

#13 - The Maze

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2021

At the annual Winterfest celebration, Kinsey tries to play it cool around Gabe while a key found by Bode and Duncan may offer a way to take down Dodge.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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The Black Door
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7.50
1298 votes

#14 - The Black Door

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2020

Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
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Irons in the Fire
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7.49
689 votes

#15 - Irons in the Fire

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2021

As the origins of the Locke family magic come to light, Tyler and Kinsey look to protect their loved ones from Gabe's expanding collection of pawns.

Writer: Jordan Riggs
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Welcome to Matheson
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7.49
1719 votes

#16 - Welcome to Matheson

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2020

After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance — and a startling discovery. Tyler and Kinsey try to start over at a new high school.

Directors: Michael Morris
Best Laid Plans
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7.41
701 votes

#17 - Best Laid Plans

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2021

Kinsey puts her acting skills to the test when the Lockes and their friends set a magical trap at Keyhouse. Josh fumes over his missing artifact.

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The Head and the Heart
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7.39
753 votes

#18 - The Head and the Heart

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2021

Tyler grows concerned over Jackie's memory loss, Gabe probes the Lockes for information about the keys, and Nina meets a mansplainer at her new job.

Directors: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Liz Phang
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Farewell
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7.39
544 votes

#19 - Farewell

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/2022

With Gideon hell-bent on acquiring the Creation Key, the Lockes race to stop him, leading to a vicious clash — and a decision that changes everything.

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Free Bird
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7.39
541 votes

#20 - Free Bird

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022

Gideon's henchman grabs leverage to use against the Lockes as Tyler and Kinsey look for a way to help Bode, who's devising a clever plan of his own.

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Forget Me Not
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7.36
715 votes

#21 - Forget Me Not

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2021

With Duncan's emotional state deteriorating, Gabe confronts one of the Lockes, Tyler surprises Jackie on her birthday, and Kinsey faces up to her fears.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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Curtain
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7.35
526 votes

#22 - Curtain

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/2022

Gideon forces Ellie to take him to the missing key, putting an old classmate's life on the line. Nina and Bode attempt to unlock the Harlequin Chest.

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Siege
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7.35
543 votes

#23 - Siege

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2022

Suspicions about Bode's behavior come to a head after an unsettling discovery, while Gideon's patience runs out in his plot to possess the keys.

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The Snow Globe
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7.31
632 votes

#24 - The Snow Globe

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2022

A mysterious snow globe unleashes a double dose of trouble at Keyhouse, leaving Bode out in the cold as Kinsey and Nina try to retrieve a stolen key.

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Deep Cover
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7.30
546 votes

#25 - Deep Cover

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2022

Bode's sudden attitude change worries his family and friends, Tyler catches up with a co-worker, and Gideon forms an unholy alliance.

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