The BEST episodes of The Purge

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

During a 12-hour period when all crime - including murder - is legal, a group of seemingly unrelated characters cross paths in a city in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party. While the clock winds down, some will fight, some will hide, others will embrace what it means to purge to its fullest extent - whether for revenge, personal gain, protection, or unadulterated glee. As each character is forced to reckon with his or her past and plot how to better their futures, they soon discover how far they will go on Purge Night.

Last Updated: 2/11/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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This Is Not a Test
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7.67
556 votes

#1 - This Is Not a Test

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2019

Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.

Directors: Tim Andrew
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7:01am
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7.62
382 votes

#2 - 7:01am

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2019

As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

Directors: Tim Andrew
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A Nation Reborn
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7.62
641 votes

#3 - A Nation Reborn

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2018

Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

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Before the Sirens
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7.61
402 votes

#4 - Before the Sirens

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2019

Purge Night looms. Ryan and Esme put a plan in motion. Marcus readies for a showdown. Ben spirals.

Directors: Patrick Lussier
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Hail Mary
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7.57
389 votes

#5 - Hail Mary

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2019

People risk it all to settle scores and do what's right on Purge Night. If only they can survive.

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I Will Participate
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7.49
639 votes

#6 - I Will Participate

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2018

Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.

Writer: Nick Snyder
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Everything Is Fine
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7.48
491 votes

#7 - Everything Is Fine

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2019

The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.

Directors: Jessica Lowrey
Writer: James Roland
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Blindspots
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7.48
482 votes

#8 - Blindspots

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2019

The residual effects of Purge Night infect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

Directors: Tara Nicole Weyr
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Should I Stay or Should I Go
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7.47
423 votes

#9 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019

Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.

Directors: Darren Grant
Writer: Nick Zigler
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The Giving Time Is Here
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7.45
697 votes

#10 - The Giving Time Is Here

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2018

Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

Directors: Michael Nankin
Writer: Thomas Kelly
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Lovely Dark and Deep
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7.45
694 votes

#11 - Lovely Dark and Deep

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2018

Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.

Directors: Tara Nicole Weyr
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Happy Holidays
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7.43
407 votes

#12 - Happy Holidays

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2019

Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.

Directors: Jen McGowan
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House of Mirrors
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7.40
399 votes

#13 - House of Mirrors

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2019

In the world of The Purge, Ryan, Marcus, Esme, and Ben learn that some lines can't be un-crossed.

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The Forgotten
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7.37
775 votes

#14 - The Forgotten

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2018

Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.

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Grief Box
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7.36
429 votes

#15 - Grief Box

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2019

Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.

Directors: Jaime Reynoso
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The Urge to Purge
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7.33
967 votes

#16 - The Urge to Purge

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2018

Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.

Directors: David Von Ancken
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Take What's Yours
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7.30
1057 votes

#17 - Take What's Yours

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2018

Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.

Writer: Thomas Kelly
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Rise Up
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7.29
793 votes

#18 - Rise Up

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2018

Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.

Directors: Julius Ramsey
Writer: Jamie Chan
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What Is America?
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7.26
1226 votes

#19 - What Is America?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2018

Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.

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Release the Beast
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7.22
893 votes

#20 - Release the Beast

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2018

Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.

Directors: Clark Johnson
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