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The Best Episodes of Arrow Season 6

Every episode of Arrow Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arrow Season 6!

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Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Arrow Season 6 Episode 21 - Docket No. 11-19-41-73
    8.7/10(2746 votes)

    S6:E21

    The pressure mounts for Oliver who begins to wonder if he will lose everything in his battle to save Star City. A familiar face returns.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Arrow Season 6 Episode 8 - Crisis on Earth-X (II)
    8.6/10(4049 votes)

    S6:E8

    Barry and Iris’s wedding brings the gang together, but things go awry when villains from Earth-X attack the ceremony. All of the superheroes band together with help from their super friends like Citizen Cold, The Ray, Felicity Smoak, Iris West and Alex Danvers to take on their most formidable villains yet. Earth’s mightiest heroes – Green Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash and White Canary – lead their teams into battle to save the world. The crossover starts on Supergirl S03E08 Crisis on Earth X (I). It continues on The Flash S04E08 Crisis on Earth-X (III) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow S03E08 Crisis on Earth X (IV).

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Arrow Season 6 Episode 23 - Life Sentence
    8.6/10(2978 votes)

    S6:E23

    With a new ally on his team, Oliver engages Diaz in an epic final battle.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Wendy Mericle

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  4. Arrow Season 6 Episode 5 - Deathstroke Returns
    8.5/10(3173 votes)

    S6:E5

    Slade returns and asks Oliver for help in tracking down his son. When they learn Joe has been taken hostage by mercenaries, their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever. Meanwhile, Vigilante reappears in Star City.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Spiro Skentzos

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  5. Arrow Season 6 Episode 18 - Fundamentals
    8.5/10(2878 votes)

    S6:E18

    In his darkest place yet, Oliver wonders if he has failed at everything – being a father, a mayor and a hero. His frustration rising, Oliver lashes out at Felicity and William. A surprising visit from an old friend has Oliver questioning his next move.

    Director:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Speed Weed

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  6. Arrow Season 6 Episode 22 - The Ties That Bind
    8.3/10(2507 votes)

    S6:E22

    Diaz targets Team Arrow and their loved ones. Oliver struggles with Felicity putting herself in danger when she gets the chance to stop Diaz for good.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Oscar Balderrama

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  7. Arrow Season 6 Episode 6 - Promises Kept
    8.2/10(2790 votes)

    S6:E6

    As Slade continues to uncover clues about his son's last few years, Oliver makes a big decision. Meanwhile, the Green Arrow leads the team into battle against "The Dragon," a villain who is stealing valuable tech in Star City.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Rebecca Bellotto

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  8. Arrow Season 6 Episode 13 - The Devil's Greatest Trick
    8.0/10(2520 votes)

    S6:E13

    Cayden James discovers a secret about the Green Arrow that pushes him over the edge. Knowing everyone and everything he loves is in danger, Oliver must decide if he can do this alone or if he needs to turn to his old teammates for help. William starts to demand more of Oliver's time.

    Director:J.J. Makaro
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Sarah Tarkoff

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  9. Arrow Season 6 Episode 15 - Doppelganger
    8.0/10(2437 votes)

    S6:E15

    Oliver and Thea are shocked to hear that Roy Harper is back in Star City. However, when they discover the circumstances of Roy's return, Oliver and Thea realize that Roy is in trouble and jump in to save him. Black Siren makes a shocking decision.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Arrow Season 6 Episode 19 - The Dragon
    7.9/10(2679 votes)

    S6:E19

    Looking to expand his empire, Diaz and Laurel meet with The Quadrant, a coalition of mafia families who run national organized crime. Meanwhile, after Oliver's recent decision, Felicity and Curtis double their efforts on building Helix Dynamics.

    Director:Gordon Verheul
    Writers:Elizabeth Kim, Spiro Skentzos

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  11. Arrow Season 6 Episode 20 - Shifting Allegiances
    7.9/10(2356 votes)

    S6:E20

    Oliver turns to an old friend to help battle Diaz; Rene is out of the hospital but has a hard time readjusting to life as Wild Dog; Lance discovers something shocking about Black Siren.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Wendy Mericle, Rebecca Bellotto

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  12. Arrow Season 6 Episode 1 - Fallout
    7.7/10(3370 votes)

    S6:E1

    Oliver deals with the fallout of the explosion on the island.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Arrow Season 6 Episode 2 - Tribute
    7.7/10(2852 votes)

    S6:E2

    Oliver tries to balance being the mayor, Green Arrow and a father to William. Anatoly returns to Star City with a deadly agenda.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Arrow Season 6 Episode 12 - All for Nothing
    7.7/10(2381 votes)

    S6:E12

    Oliver continues his battle with Cayden James. Dinah and Oliver have a major disagreement that endangers the life of one of their own.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama

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  15. Arrow Season 6 Episode 16 - The Thanatos Guild
    7.7/10(2411 votes)

    S6:E16

    Nyssa Al Ghul returns to Star City to warn Thea that a group of renegade League of Assassins members are planning to attack her. This group, led by Athena, is intent on finding a mysterious box that Malcolm left behind and will stop at nothing to get it. Nyssa helps Oliver come to a life-changing realization.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Beth Schwartz

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  16. Arrow Season 6 Episode 17 - Brothers in Arms
    7.7/10(2497 votes)

    S6:E17

    Oliver and Diggle face their biggest challenge yet. Curtis is disappointed to find out his new boyfriend has a firm anti-vigilante stance.

    Director:Mark Bunting
    Writers:Sarah Tarkoff, Jeane Wong

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  17. Arrow Season 6 Episode 3 - Next of Kin
    7.6/10(2729 votes)

    S6:E3

    A rogue black ops team led by Onyx breaks into Kord Industries and steals something lethal. Oliver struggles to connect with William so he reaches out to a surprising source for help.

    Director:Kevin Tancharoen
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Speed Weed

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  18. Arrow Season 6 Episode 7 - Thanksgiving
    7.6/10(2554 votes)

    S6:E7

    Oliver celebrates Thanksgiving with his family but the happy moment is interrupted. Meanwhile, Black Siren returns to wreak havoc on the holiday.

    Director:Gordon Verheul
    Writers:Wendy Mericle, Speed Weed

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  19. Arrow Season 6 Episode 11 - We Fall
    7.5/10(2433 votes)

    S6:E11

    Cayden James ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city. Despite the scope of Cayden's plan, Oliver is determined to foil it with just the Original Team Arrow – and without the aid of Rene, Dinah, or Curtis. But things get complicated when William is endangered as a result of Cayden's handiwork.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Speed Weed, Spiro Skentzos

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  20. Arrow Season 6 Episode 10 - Divided
    7.3/10(2491 votes)

    S6:E10

    Despite losing half his team, Oliver remains confident that he, Felicity and Diggle can stop Cayden James and Black Siren. However, when he discovers one of Cayden's secrets, he decides to team up with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Dinah spends time with Vince.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Ben Sokolowski, Emilio Ortega Aldrich

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  21. Arrow Season 6 Episode 4 - Reversal
    7.2/10(3090 votes)

    S6:E4

    Just as Oliver starts to get things in order, Black Siren launches another attack on the citizens of Star City.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Sarah Tarkoff

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  22. Arrow Season 6 Episode 9 - Irreconcilable Differences
    7.2/10(2824 votes)

    S6:E9

    Quentin Lance is kidnapped by Black Siren and Cayden James, who are looking to trade Lance's life for a weapon of mass destruction. Oliver and Team Green Arrow must figure out a way to save Lance while still keeping the city safe.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Beth Schwartz, Sarah Tarkoff

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  23. Arrow Season 6 Episode 14 - Collision Course
    7.1/10(2511 votes)

    S6:E14

    Oliver, Diggle and Felicity disagree with Dinah, Curtis and Rene on how to handle Black Siren. The two teams face off and a fight ensues.

    Director:Ken Shane
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Rebecca Bellotto

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Docket No. 11-19-41-73" is the best rated episode of "Arrow" season 6. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2746 votes. Directed by Andi Armaganian and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Crisis on Earth-X (II)".