The BEST episodes of The Originals
Every episode of The Originals ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Originals!
Though once pledged to remain together through the test of time, the Mikaelson's — the first and original family of vampires — have been torn apart over the thousands of years of their existence. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus, along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah, must take back the city that once belonged to them, while avoiding a war between the vampires, werewolves and witches that populate the French Quarter.
#1 - When the Saints Go Marching In
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2018
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
#2 - From a Cradle to a Grave
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2014
Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.
#3 - The Feast of All Sinners
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/23/2017
The Mikaelsons find themselves out of options as they face the all-powerful and un-killable entity known as The Hollow. With the life of Hope at stake, Vincent proposes a final, desperate plan.
#4 - The Tale of Two Wolves
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/25/2018
With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.
#5 - Le Grand Guignol
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2014
Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.
#6 - The Bloody Crown
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/20/2016
After months of thwarting off dangerous threats and deadly attacks, the Mikaelson siblings finally come face to face with the one person that could lead to their ultimate demise. With the stakes higher than ever and the compound overrun by an army of his oldest sworn enemies, Klaus is put on trial for centuries of atrocities he’s committed. Meanwhile, Marcel, who has been spiraling out of control following an act of betrayal by those closest to him, is stunned by the unexpected arrival of someone from his past. Finally, Elijah, Freya and Kol frantically search for a way to save their family before it’s too late.
#7 - Red Door
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2014
In order to show Elijah that her plan is what's best for him, Esther forces him to relive a time long ago when he loved a young woman named Tatia.
#8 - The Battle of New Orleans
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/2014
Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.
#9 - Ashes to Ashes
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2015
With time running out, Klaus' ultimate plan to protect baby Hope at all costs continues to take shape.
#10 - Live and Let Die
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2014
Davina takes Mikael to a cabin to heal from his wolf bites. Klaus searches for them. Elijah, Marcel and Hayley try to rescue some young wolves.
#11 - Crescent City
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2014
Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.
#12 - The Devil Is Damned
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2015
Vincent joins forces with a figure from his past. Kaleb is forced to make a difficult life or death decision, and Elijah finds himself in the fight of his life. Hayley and Jackson become pawns in Vincent's dangerous plan.
#13 - What, Will, I, Have, Left
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2018
Hope sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started, and Klaus turns to Caroline for help when he discovers Hope's plan. Plus, Vincent and Freya clash over Declan.
#14 - Rebirth
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2014
Hayley struggles with her powers. Marcel sides with Klaus and gets revenge over the wolves. Esther is busy plotting her own plans. Everyone wants control over the city.
#15 - No More Heartbreaks
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/29/2016
Everyone joins together in an attempt to save Cami's life.
#16 - Where You Left Your Heart
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2018
Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring him back to New Orleans.
#17 - The Kindness of Strangers
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2018
As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."
#18 - Dance Back from the Grave
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2014
Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.
#19 - Long Way Back from Hell
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2014
In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.
#20 - Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2013
Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.
#21 - The Map of Moments
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2014
Rebekah persuades Klaus and Elijah to take part in a family tradition from their childhood.
#22 - Keepers of the House
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2017
While Klaus remains behind with Hope, Elijah and a reluctant Vincent join the hunt, which puts them on a dangerous collision course with an unlikely new threat.
#23 - Après Moi, Le Déluge
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2014
Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.
#24 - There in the Disappearing Light
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2018
Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah's past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals with the fallout of a fateful decision.
#25 - Ne Me Quitte Pas
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2018
In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette, a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found.