The BEST episodes of Tour de France: Unchained
Every episode of Tour de France: Unchained ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tour de France: Unchained!
Through tears and triumph, this series follows several cycling teams as they compete in the 2022 installment of the world's most grueling bike race.
#1 - Road to Paris
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2023
A final push in the mountains remains between the sprinters and Paris. While Fabio finds his fire, Jonas and Wout fight Tadej Pogačar to the finish.
#2 - Attack, Counter Attack
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023
During the Granon stage, Jonas makes a bid for the yellow jersey — but when a swift Slovenian gets in his way, Jumbo-Visma changes their plan of attack.
#3 - Welcome to Hell
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023
Stacked with fierce riders, team Jumbo-Visma takes on the cobblestones — but mechanical challenges and internal competition make for a chaotic stage.
#4 - Breakneck Speed
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2023
As EF Education-EasyPost strategically showcase their young talent, the INEOS Grenadiers consider using their secret weapon: newcomer Thomas Pidcock.
#5 - No Risk, No Reward
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2024
In the wake of a tragic accident, a shaky peloton starts off the tour in Basque country as team EF Education-EasyPost pins all its hopes on one rider.
#7 - The Grand Départ
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023
With mere days to go, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl announces their lineup and assesses the odds against them. Can Fabio Jakobsen sprint his way to a comeback?
#9 - Plan B
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/2023
When their leader drops out, Alpecin-Deceuninck hedges their bets on Jasper "Disaster" Philipsen. Will he live up to his nickname or redeem himself?
#10 - For Gino
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/11/2024
Having recently lost their beloved friend and team member Gino Mäder, the riders of team Bahrain Victorious are determined to win a stage in his honor.
#12 - Take a Bow
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2025
In the final stages of the 2024 Tour, Felix Gall endures the expectations of a top 10 finish, while Jonas makes a last play for victory against Tadej.
#13 - The Comeback
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2025
Doubts still persist about Jonas Vingegaard's performance at the halfway point of the Tour. Could a grueling 11th stage get him back on track?
#15 - Kamikaze Mission
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/2024
Faced with their worst ever tour, Soudal Quick-Step turns to Julian Alaphilippe for a stage win — but will team tensions and past injury get in the way?
#16 - Road to Hell
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2025
For GC riders, racing over dusty gravel roads is a nightmare, but Tom Pidcock and Anthony Turgis see it as a golden opportunity to secure a stage win.
#17 - David v Goliath
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/2/2025
As the Tour kicks off in Florence, less-funded teams fight to compete, while Jonas Vingegaard's team worries about the impact of his recent crash.
#20 - No Mercy
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2024
Alpecin-Deceuninck's star sprinter, Jasper Philipsen, stops at nothing to win every sprint stage while Mark Cavendish looks to set a new tour record.
#21 - Disruptors
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2025
With Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel both vying for GC, the race for the yellow jersey blows wide open: there are now four elite riders in the mix.
#23 - The Enemy Within
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2024
As INEOS-Grenadiers leader Tom Pidcock struggles to adapt to a shifting team strategy, Stage 14 sees Tadej Pogačar encounter a frustrating obstacle.
#24 - Adapt or Die
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/2/2025
As Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale enters a new era of competitive cycling, intense pressure mounts on the coaching team and the riders to deliver results.