The BEST episodes of Shadowhunters
Every episode of Shadowhunters ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shadowhunters!
On her 18th birthday, Clary Fray discovers that she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters, group of human-angel hybrids who fight to protect their world by hunting down demons. With warlocks, vampires, werewolves, and ominous threats at every turn, the Shadowhunters must lean on each other and their abilities to keep the darkness at bay.
#1 - All Good Things...
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2019
Jonathan begins his reign of vengeful terror as the Shadowhunters try to find a way to stop him. With only one hope, Clary must make a sacrifice that could have long-lasting implications for all. Meanwhile, wedding bells are in the air for one special couple.
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#2 - Erchomai
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2018
The team scrambles to find a way to put a stop to Lilith’s plan coming to fruition. But going up against their biggest opponent yet, their odds are not looking good. Meanwhile, Simon makes a heartbreaking choice with Isabelle’s help and Magnus reconnects with a powerful person from his past.
#4 - City of Glass
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2019
Alec, Jace and Isabelle make a plan to finally get Clary back and stop Jonathan — much to Luke’s and Simon’s chagrin. Meanwhile, an emotionally raw Magnus struggles to deal with his father’s reappearance and Maia must make a tough decision that could affect the rest of her life.
#5 - Beside Still Water
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/14/2017
Jace and Clary rush to make a final stand, but when a traitor is revealed, Jace and Clary may have a bigger fight on their hands than expected. Meanwhile, Alec and Izzy must fight off a large mass of demons that have unexpectedly shown up, as Luke and Simon head to the Seelie Court to deal with some unfinished business with the Seelie Queen.
#6 - Familia Ante Omnia
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2018
Clary faces down an old foe in an attempt to find answers about Lilith’s plan. Alec and Magnus turn to Lorenzo Rey for help, while Lilith finds a new ally. Luke must choose between his pack and his family, as Simon is forced to deal with his past.
#7 - By the Light of Dawn
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2017
The New York Institute is under attack as Valentine's plan for The Soul Sword is getting dangerously close to coming to fruition. The Shadowhunters must act fast to save their loved ones and the rest of the Downworld. Meanwhile, some of the Downworlders have their own plan to stop Valentine and their target is Clary.
#8 - The Powers That Be
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/2018
The Warlocks’ magic is becoming corrupted by a demonic presence while Izzy and Luke try to track down more information on the recent series of possessions.
#9 - Salt in the Wound
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2018
With the Owl’s identity revealed, Alec, Isabelle and Clary head to Alicante to try to find a way to stop him. Luke and Simon team up to track Lilith’s latest possible victim. Maia reflects on her past.
#10 - A Window Into an Empty Room
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2018
Clary teams up with Magnus to investigate a recent demon attack. Simon is stunned with he’s visited by someone he never thought he’d see again, and who now won’t seem to leave. Meanwhile, Izzy worries about dinner with her family and a special guest and Luke reaches out to Maryse.
#11 - Lost Souls
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/25/2019
Everyone is dealing with the loss of Clary and are trying to move on best they can. Unbeknownst to them, the Shadowhunters face a new level of evil that they can't even imagine with the arrival of Jonathan Morgenstern.
#12 - Those of Demon Blood
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/19/2017
After several Shadowhunters are killed, the Institute turns to controversial methods to prevent a Downworlder uprising.
#13 - Awake, Arise, or Be Forever Fallen
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/31/2017
After a devastating attack at the Institute, everyone is on high alert as the Shadowhunters close in on their hunt for Jonathan. Meanwhile, Simon and Maia help a new Downworlder as the Seelie Queen demands an answer from Magnus and Luke.
#14 - The Beast Within
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2019
A demon outbreak in New York City on Halloween becomes a top priority at the Institute, but as the Shadowhunters hunt the demons, Jace becomes more worried about Clary. Meanwhile, Alec has to juggle the outbreak with his deep concern about Magnus’ depression.
#15 - How Are Thou Fallen
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2017
Luke’s sister shows up at the Jade Wolf claiming innocence about the recent attack. But with Luke not trusting a word Cleo says, he finds himself at odds with Clary who sees an opportunity to get to Valentine. Yet how far will Clary go to prove she is right about Cleo? Meanwhile, Simon gets dating advice from a surprising source as Isabelle takes a dangerous path.
#16 - A Heart of Darkness
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/2018
Magnus, Alec and Isabelle try to reach Jace inside The Owl. But even as powerful as Magnus is, can he help the Lightwoods retrieve their brother from his demon prison? Maia and Jordan join Simon on the hunt for Lilith, while Luke tries to find a way to get to Clary.
#17 - Heavenly Fire
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2019
Simon and Izzy team up on a secret mission to figure out what the Clave is hiding. Meanwhile, Clary is conflicted about Jonathan as the Shadowhunters try to get answers.
#18 - A Problem of Memory
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/10/2017
Simon looks for a distraction with an evening out with some of his new vampire friends. What started out as a night to let loose quickly turns much darker when Simon wakes up the next morning with no memory of the night before and a dead body he now has to answer for. Meanwhile, Alec orders Valentine to be transferred to Idris to help repair relations with the Downworlders.
#19 - Stronger Than Heaven
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2018
Someone is out to get Simon and Jace is on the hunt to find out who it is, meanwhile Clary turns to Luke to find a way to help Jace. Alec worries about the future of his relationship after learning more about Magnu's romantic past.
#20 - You Are Not Your Own
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/12/2017
Everything is turned on its heads as Azazel remains at large. Meanwhile, Simon asks Isabelle for help.
#21 - Aku Cinta Kamu
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/22/2019
To try and save Clary from Jonathan, Jace goes undercover. Back at the Institute, Isabelle, Simon and Luke race to find a way to finally destroy Clary’s bond with Jonathan. With time running out, can Isabelle create the solution before Jace’s cover is blown?
#22 - Love is a Devil
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2017
Tasked with arranging his brother Max’s Rune Ceremony, Alex decides this would be the perfect opportunity for his family to get to know Magnus. But with tensions flying among the different Shadowhunters, Max’s big event quickly becomes an evening where they all must face their biggest fears. Meanwhile, Simon makes a bold move as Isabelle finds an unlikely new ally.
#23 - A Dark Reflection
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/24/2017
With two of the three Mortal Instruments missing, everyone is on the hunt for the last one — The Mortal Mirror. Jace and Clary are on the hunt to recover it first before it falls into enemy hands. But along the way, Clary realizes that her brother Jonathan may be closer than she thought. Meanwhile, Isabelle has a hard time accepting the fact that her little brother Max is growing up, and Maia struggles to bring her guard down with Simon.
#24 - Stay With Me
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2019
Clary and Jace come up with a risky plan to get rid of her twinning rune, which may bring an old enemy back into the fray. Meanwhile, Alec is worried about Magnus.
#25 - To the Night Children
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/25/2019
Several members of the team must examine the reasoning behind certain rules after some consequences to questionable actions come to light. Whether the rules were broken because of love, loyalty or revenge, they'll have to figure out if the end justifies the means?