The BEST episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage season 1

Every episode of Marvel's Luke Cage season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Marvel's Luke Cage season 1!

After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage became a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Step in the Arena
star
7.93
4908 votes

#1 - Step in the Arena

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2016

As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.

Directors: Vincenzo Natali
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You Know My Steez
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7.91
3981 votes

#2 - You Know My Steez

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2016

With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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Who's Gonna Take the Weight?
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7.86
5159 votes

#3 - Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2016

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action — and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

Writer: Matt Owens
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Soliloquy of Chaos
star
7.84
4077 votes

#4 - Soliloquy of Chaos

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2016

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Manifest
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7.82
4573 votes

#5 - Manifest

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2016

Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

Directors: Andy Goddard
Writer: Akela Cooper
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Now You're Mine
star
7.82
4100 votes

#6 - Now You're Mine

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/30/2016

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

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Just to Get a Rep
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7.81
4761 votes

#7 - Just to Get a Rep

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2016

Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.

Directors: Marc Jobst
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Code of the Streets
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7.79
5338 votes

#8 - Code of the Streets

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2016

Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.

Directors: Paul McGuigan
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Take It Personal
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7.77
4291 votes

#9 - Take It Personal

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2016

Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
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Suckas Need Bodyguards
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7.77
4654 votes

#10 - Suckas Need Bodyguards

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2016

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

Directors: Sam Miller
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Blowin' Up the Spot
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7.74
4378 votes

#11 - Blowin' Up the Spot

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2016

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

Directors: Magnus Martens
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DWYCK
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7.73
4271 votes

#12 - DWYCK

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/2016

With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.

Directors: Tom Shankland
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Moment of Truth
star
7.60
6076 votes

#13 - Moment of Truth

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2016

With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

Directors: Paul McGuigan
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