The BEST episodes of The Voice season 21

Every episode of The Voice season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Voice season 21!

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

Last Updated: 4/26/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing

7.92

62 votes

#1 - Live Finale (1)

Season 21 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/13/2021

The Top 5 artists perform a ballad and an up-tempo song to compete for the title of “The Voice.” Kelly performs a single from her holiday album.

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7.87

79 votes

#2 - The Knockouts (3)

Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/1/2021

Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the final night of the Knockouts.

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7.74

121 votes

#3 - The Blind Auditions Season Premiere (1)

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2021

Ariana Grande claims her red chair alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton as they vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon.

7.70

82 votes

#4 - The Knockouts (2)

Season 21 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/26/2021

Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the second night of the Knockouts.

7.69

111 votes

#5 - The Blind Auditions Premiere (2)

Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2021

Coaches Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton all vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon on the second night of Blind Auditions.

7.65

95 votes

#6 - The Knockouts Premiere (1)

Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/25/2021

Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the first night of the Knockouts. The coaches, who each have one steal, pair their artists to perform individually against a teammate, then select a winner to move on to the Live Playoffs.

7.63

68 votes

#7 - Live Top 11 Performances

Season 21 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/22/2021

The Top 11 artists perform songs selected by the fans for their chance at a spot in the Top 10.

7.61

90 votes

#8 - The Battles Premiere (1)

Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2021

The battle rounds begin as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley, and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-to-head in hopes of advancing to the knockouts. Each coach has one steal and one save at their disposal during the battles.

7.57

97 votes

#9 - The Blind Auditions (4)

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2021

7.55

100 votes

#10 - The Blind Auditions (5)

Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2021

7.54

104 votes

#11 - The Battles (2)

Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2021

7.54

67 votes

#12 - Live Top 10 Performances

Season 21 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/29/2021

The Top 10 artists perform songs outside of their musical genres for their chance at a spot in the Top 8.

7.51

93 votes

#13 - The Battles (3)

Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2021

7.49

73 votes

#14 - Live Finale (2)

Season 21 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/14/2021

Host Carson Daly reveals who America has chosen to be the winner. The star-studded finale features special performances by chart-topping artists and finalist/coach duets.

7.49

76 votes

#15 - Top 20 Live Playoffs

Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/8/2021

The Top 20 artists perform in front of their coaches for their chance at a spot in the Top 13.

7.45

97 votes

#16 - The Blind Auditions (3)

Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2021

7.44

89 votes

#17 - The Blind Auditions (6)

Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2021

The Blind Auditions come to a conclusion.

7.41

63 votes

#18 - Live Top 11 Eliminations

Season 21 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/23/2021

America's votes reveal 9 artists as safe and then the bottom 2 compete in the Instant Save. Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton perform with their teams.

7.41

73 votes

#19 - Live Top 13 Eliminations

Season 21 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/16/2021

America's votes reveal 10 artists as safe and then the bottom 3 compete in the Instant Save. Kelly Clarkson and John Legend perform with their individual teams.

7.39

72 votes

#20 - Live Top 20 Eliminations

Season 21 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/9/2021

America's votes make 2 artists from each team safe. Each coach then selects one more artist to move forward. The next highest vote earner from each team competes in the Wildcard Instant Save, joined by the winner of the Comeback Vote. One artist from the Save moves on to the Top 13.