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The Best Episodes of Arrow Season 8

Every episode of Arrow Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arrow Season 8!

Binge this in 7h 1m•Peaking at 9.2/10

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 8 Episode 10 - Fadeout
    9.2/10(4078 votes)

    S8:E10

    After eight seasons, and the launch of countless superheroes, the series wraps up the story of the Green Arrow.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Beth Schwartz

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  2. Arrow Season 8 Episode 1 - Starling City
    8.9/10(3469 votes)

    S8:E1

    Oliver returns to Starling City on Earth-2, where he encounters familiar faces while trying to decipher the Monitor's mission. Meanwhile, Mia and William's team clash with a new foe.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Beth Schwartz

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  3. Arrow Season 8 Episode 6 - Reset
    8.8/10(2616 votes)

    S8:E6

    After being double-crossed by Lyla, Oliver finds himself facing a life or death situation that seems very familiar. Laurel has the opportunity to make amends with the past.

    Director:David Ramsey
    Writers:Onalee Hunter, Maya Houston

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  4. Arrow Season 8 Episode 4 - Present Tense
    8.6/10(2666 votes)

    S8:E4

    When a mysterious new Deathstroke appears in Star City, Oliver and Team Arrow insist on taking down this villain themselves. Meanwhile reeling from the loss of one of their own, the future Team Arrow figures out a new way to try and stop JJ.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Jeane Wong

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  5. Arrow Season 8 Episode 7 - Purgatory
    8.6/10(2415 votes)

    S8:E7

    Oliver's mission takes him to Lian Yu where he tries to ignore the repercussions of the looming Crisis until he receives help from an old friend. Meanwhile, a united Team Arrow faces a recognisable villain.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Rebecca Bellotto, Rebecca Rosenberg

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  6. Arrow Season 8 Episode 3 - Leap of Faith
    8.5/10(2757 votes)

    S8:E3

    Reunited with his sister, Oliver and Thea find themselves searching through a familiar maze of catacombs. Meanwhile, John and Lyla partner on a special ops mission.

    Director:Katie Cassidy
    Writers:Emilio Ortega Aldrich, Elizabeth Kim

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  7. Arrow Season 8 Episode 8 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four (IV)
    8.4/10(3421 votes)

    S8:E8

    Stuck in the Vanishing Point, the Paragons search for a way to escape. The futility of the situation is compounded by The Flash's disappearance. However, hope appears in the form of Oliver, who reveals that he has become something else. Meanwhile, the origin stories for The Monitor and Anti-Monitor are revealed This crossover begins on Supergirl S5E09, Batwoman S1E09, and The Flash S6E09 and concludes on Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Marv Wolfman

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  8. Arrow Season 8 Episode 5 - Prochnost
    8.3/10(2397 votes)

    S8:E5

    Upon learning the key to oppose The Monitor, Oliver and team return to Russia on a mission to gather the necessary materials. Connor reunites with a figure from his past.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Benjamin Raab, Deric A. Hughes

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  9. Arrow Season 8 Episode 2 - Welcome to Hong Kong
    8.1/10(2655 votes)

    S8:E2

    Oliver, John, Laurel, and Tatsu seek out an important person within the Monitor's plan. Connor has a heart to heart with his brother.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writers:Sarah Tarkoff, Jill Blankenship

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  10. Arrow Season 8 Episode 9 - Green Arrow & The Canaries
    6.8/10(2680 votes)

    S8:E9

    It’s the year 2040 in Star City and Mia Queen has everything she could have ever wanted. However, when Laurel and Dinah suddenly show up in her life again, things take a shocking turn and her perfect world is upended. Laurel and Dinah are tracking a kidnapping victim with direct ties to Mia and they need her help. Knowing it will change everything, Mia can’t help but be a hero and she, Laurel and Dinah suit up once again to save the city.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writers:Marc Guggenheim, Beth Schwartz, Oscar Balderrama, Jill Blankenship

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Fadeout" is the best rated episode of "Arrow" season 8. It scored 9.2/10 based on 4078 votes. Directed by James Bamford and written by Marc Guggenheim, Beth Schwartz, it aired on 1/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Starling City".