The BEST episodes of What We Do in the Shadows

Every episode of What We Do in the Shadows ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of What We Do in the Shadows!

A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of three vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: FXStatus: Continuing
The Trial
star
8.21
1504 votes

#1 - The Trial

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2019

The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.

Directors: Taika Waititi
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Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
star
8.14
1127 votes

#2 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2020

As they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar, the vampires try to survive without Guillermo.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
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Colin's Promotion
star
8.09
1171 votes

#3 - Colin's Promotion

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2020

Colin Robinson gets promoted at work, and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.

Directors: Jemaine Clement
Writer: Shana Gohd
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The Portrait
star
8.08
865 votes

#4 - The Portrait

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/28/2021

The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Local News
star
8.07
679 votes

#5 - Local News

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2023

Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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The Escape
star
8.03
934 votes

#6 - The Escape

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2021

An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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star
8.00
1 votes

#7 - Laszlo's Father

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2024

Laszlo's father's ghost returns to make amends, while Nadja and Nandor deal with the shapeshifters who have moved in next door.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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On the Run
star
8.00
1188 votes

#8 - On the Run

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2020

After a vengeful enemy from the past appears without warning, Laszlo flees his home and goes into hiding to avoid certain death.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Exit Interview
star
7.99
620 votes

#9 - Exit Interview

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/31/2023

The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.

Directors: Tig Fong
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Baron's Night Out
star
7.96
1454 votes

#10 - Baron's Night Out

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2019

The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town.

Directors: Jackie van Beek
Writer: Iain Morris
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Ancestry
star
7.96
1347 votes

#11 - Ancestry

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2019

Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.

Directors: Taika Waititi
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The Curse
star
7.96
1172 votes

#12 - The Curse

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2020

While the vampires fear they've been electronically cursed, Guillermo tries to thwart a deadly threat to his masters.

Directors: Liza Johnson
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The Casino
star
7.94
943 votes

#13 - The Casino

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2021

The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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The Cloak of Duplication
star
7.93
1000 votes

#14 - The Cloak of Duplication

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2021

A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Sunrise, Sunset
star
7.91
747 votes

#15 - Sunrise, Sunset

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2022

Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
Writer: Paul Simms
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Urgent Care
star
7.90
648 votes

#16 - Urgent Care

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2023

When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Pride Parade
star
7.90
694 votes

#17 - Pride Parade

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2023

The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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A Farewell
star
7.90
873 votes

#18 - A Farewell

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2021

Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

Directors: Tig Fong
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A Weekend at Morrigan Manor
star
7.89
597 votes

#19 - A Weekend at Morrigan Manor

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2023

The housemates are invited for a weekend away at the home of a mysterious, illustrious vampire.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
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The Prisoner
star
7.87
1014 votes

#20 - The Prisoner

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2021

Guillermo's fate hangs in the balance as the vampires receive a promotion.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
Writer: Paul Simms
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The Wellness Center
star
7.87
878 votes

#21 - The Wellness Center

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2021

Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Resurrection
star
7.87
1258 votes

#22 - Resurrection

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2020

Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
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Private School
star
7.86
792 votes

#23 - Private School

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2022

The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
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Go Flip Yourself
star
7.82
769 votes

#24 - Go Flip Yourself

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2022

The mansion gets a makeover.

Directors: Yana Gorskaya
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Brain Scramblies
star
7.81
1168 votes

#25 - Brain Scramblies

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2020

The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo’s search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.

Directors: Kyle Newacheck
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