The BEST episodes of The Originals season 4

Every episode of The Originals season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Originals season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 6/11/2026Network: The CWStatus: Ended
The Feast of All Sinners
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8.27
933 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Watch Now:Amazon
Keepers of the House
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8.00
1944 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Joseph Morgan
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
No Quarter
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7.98
1829 votes

#3 - No Quarter

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2017

After being cured and woken, the Mikaelson siblings join Hayley in an effort to rescue Klaus from captivity, even if they must face Marcel in the process.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Gather Up the Killers
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7.95
1034 votes

#4 - Gather Up the Killers

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2017

On the fifth anniversary of the Mikaelson's defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the unsired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source.

Directors: Lance Anderson
Voodoo in My Blood
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7.92
944 votes

#5 - Voodoo in My Blood

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2017

Old wounds are re-opened when Elijah and Marcel are forced into an uneasy alliance. Together, they meet with Alaric who has tracked down a crucial artifact that could help in their fight against The Hollow.

Directors: John Hyams
Voodoo Child
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7.90
882 votes

#6 - Voodoo Child

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/16/2017

When The Hollow targets the most vulnerable Mikaelson, Klaus is forced to rely on Vincent, who believes he can use The Hollow's own dark magic to defeat their enemy for good.

Directors: Michael Grossman
High Water and a Devil's Daughter
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7.87
967 votes

#7 - High Water and a Devil's Daughter

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/5/2017

When it's discovered that The Hollow's latest servant is on the loose, Freya places a protection spell on the compound, forcing Klaus, Hayley and Hope to remain inside. Meanwhile Elijah takes matters into his own hands.

Queen Death
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7.84
930 votes

#8 - Queen Death

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/19/2017

When The Hollow sends a terrifying message to Vincent, he must team with Hayley and Freya to embark on a desperate mission to stop the Hollow once and for all - even if it requires a heartbreaking sacrifice.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
Writer: Beau DeMayo
Haunter of Ruins
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7.84
1097 votes

#9 - Haunter of Ruins

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2017

After five long years apart, Klaus attempts to reconnect with his daughter, Hope. Elijah mediates a conflict between Hayley and Freya to determine the best way to protect the family.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
I Hear You Knocking
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7.84
983 votes

#10 - I Hear You Knocking

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2017

After being marked by The Hollow's dark magic, Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah head out to speak with Mary.

Directors: Chris Grismer
Bag of Cobras
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7.77
943 votes

#11 - Bag of Cobras

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2017

When it's discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover its identity.

Directors: Jesse Warn
Phantomesque
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7.75
881 votes

#12 - Phantomesque

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/2/2017

Rebekah and Kol return home to stand by their family against the Hollow. Freya recruits Hayley for a dangerous journey. Marcel leads a hunt for the Hollow. Kol considers the lengths he'd go to see Davina again.

Directors: Daniel Gillies
A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken
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7.75
880 votes

#13 - A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2017

When it's discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus' help to locate and destroy it.