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The Best Episodes of Banshee

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Banshee is an American drama television series set in a small town in Pennsylvania Amish country and features an enigmatic ex-con posing as a murdered sheriff who imposes his own brand of justice while also

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Banshee Season 3 Episode 3 - A Fixer of Sorts
    9.5/10(5799 votes)

    #1 - A Fixer of Sorts

    S3:E3

    Nola and Burton have a bloody confrontation. Tommy defies Chayton's orders and attacks Proctor's club. Hood's secret is threatened when a FBI agent shows up at his door, as someone close to him discovers the truth.

    Director:Magnus Martens
    Writer:Justin Britt-Gibson

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  2. Banshee Season 3 Episode 5 - Tribal
    9.5/10(4983 votes)

    #2 - Tribal

    S3:E5

    Cadi becomes a war zone when Chayton and the Red Bones attack the station with Hood, Brock, Proctor, Siobhan and the others trapped inside.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Adam Targum

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  3. Banshee Season 4 Episode 8 - Requiem
    9.5/10(5049 votes)

    #3 - Requiem

    S4:E8

    Resolved to leave Banshee, Lucas learns that the murder case he thought was finally closed may in fact be opening again. After a tense faceoff with Calvin and the Brotherhood, Proctor looks to finalize his deal with the Colombians. Carrie takes aim at one final act of vengeance. Brock demands allegiance from Bunker as Banshee braces for an uncertain future.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  4. Banshee Season 3 Episode 10 - We All Pay Eventually
    9.4/10(4126 votes)

    #4 - We All Pay Eventually

    S3:E10

    Lucas recalls a furtive chapter in his life and a fan of Job's work offers him special treatment. Later, Lucas is surprised when Gordon joins him for final negotiations with Stowe in Genoa, and Proctor and Rebecca pick up a new ally as they depart for Philadelphia to settle a score.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writers:Steve Turner, Jennifer Ames

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  5. Banshee Season 2 Episode 10 - Bullets and Tears
    9.2/10(3811 votes)

    #5 - Bullets and Tears

    S2:E10

    Lucas and Carrie steel themselves for a showdown with a vengeful Rabbit and his ruthless soldiers; Rebecca proves her allegiance.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  6. Banshee Season 1 Episode 10 - A Mixture of Madness
    8.9/10(3924 votes)

    #6 - A Mixture of Madness

    S1:E10

    Recalling a series of prison therapy sessions that fueled his hatred of Rabbit, and pressed by Xavier’s insistence that the FBI handle a kidnapping case, Lucas makes a decision that will change the collective fate of Carrie, her family, Sugar, Job, and the entire Banshee police force. A special delivery at Alex’s doorstep leads Nola to reconsider her future; Kai teaches Rebecca the power of telecommunications.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Schickler, Jonathan Tropper

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  7. Banshee Season 3 Episode 8 - All the Wisdom I Got Left
    8.9/10(3152 votes)

    #7 - All the Wisdom I Got Left

    S3:E8

    Lucas and Brock head to Louisiana and the infamous Underground fight club in search of Chayton. Stowe pieces together details about the Camp Genoa heist, and who might be responsible. Burton’s torment turns to resolve. Sugar looks to repay an old boxing debt. Rebecca’s initiatives put Proctor and Emily in harm’s way.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Chris Kelley

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  8. Banshee Season 3 Episode 9 - Even God Doesn't Know What to Make of You
    8.9/10(2987 votes)

    #8 - Even God Doesn't Know What to Make of You

    S3:E9

    Lucas recalls the history of his friendship with Job, while pondering the future – if there indeed will be one. Proctor and Emily pay the price for Rebecca’s recklessness. Carrie and Gordon pick up the pieces of their shattered relationship. Stowe and Leo land a big fish. Bunker reconnects with his skinhead past. Deva gets a lesson about crime and punishment.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writers:Steve Turner, Jennifer Ames

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  9. Banshee Season 4 Episode 7 - Truths Other Than the Ones You Tell Yourself
    8.9/10(2807 votes)

    #9 - Truths Other Than the Ones You Tell Yourself

    S4:E7

    Fearing for Dawson’s safety, Lucas and Brock ramp up their efforts to hunt down Bode. With the Brotherhood poised to go to war with Proctor, Kurt looks to keep Maggie safe while Calvin takes out his frustrations at the office. Job settles a score with Leo Fitzpatrick, a Camp Genoa adversary.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Adam Targum

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  10. Banshee Season 2 Episode 9 - Homecoming
    8.8/10(2809 votes)

    #10 - Homecoming

    S2:E9

    While in New York, Job visits a priest with ties to Rabbit; Carrie's relationship with Gordon faces a new test following another revelation.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  11. Banshee Season 3 Episode 7 - You Can't Hide from the Dead
    8.8/10(3444 votes)

    #11 - You Can't Hide from the Dead

    S3:E7

    Despite Job’s reservations, Lucas and his team pull off a daring heist at Camp Genoa. Lucas and Chayton are haunted by their recent deadly encounter. Calling a truce, Gordon and Carrie attempt an unusual intervention with Deva. Unbeknownst to her uncle, Rebecca heads to Philly to work out a deal with a spurned Proctor client.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Chris Kelley

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  12. Banshee Season 1 Episode 3 - Meet the New Boss
    8.7/10(4385 votes)

    #12 - Meet the New Boss

    S1:E3

    A mixed martial arts title bout is being planned at the local Kinaho Moon Casino, run by tribe leader Benjamin Longshadow and his son Alex. Huge profits are anticipated for Banshee investors, but the enterprise is threatened when the champion angers Lucas.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writers:David Schickler, Jonathan Tropper

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  13. Banshee Season 2 Episode 6 - Armies of One
    8.7/10(3039 votes)

    #13 - Armies of One

    S2:E6

    When Jason’s past catches up to him, Lucas decides to make a deal to save the boy’s life, and maybe his own. In the absence of Carrie, Gordon and Deva’s lives spin out of control. Proctor teaches Rebecca a hard lesson in allegiance.

    Director:Babak Najafi
    Writer:John Romano

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  14. Banshee Season 4 Episode 3 - The Book of Job
    8.7/10(2750 votes)

    #14 - The Book of Job

    S4:E3

    Lucas and Carrie enlist Fat Au in a last-ditch attempt to track down Job.

    Director:Everardo Gout
    Writer:Liz Sagal

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  15. Banshee Season 4 Episode 6 - Only One Way a Dogfight Ends
    8.7/10(2601 votes)

    #15 - Only One Way a Dogfight Ends

    S4:E6

    With help from Lucas, Dawson narrows her search for Declan Bode, a Satanist “person of interest” in Banshee’s serial murders. An emboldened Calvin throws down a gauntlet to Proctor and Kurt. Carrie’s recent vigilantism ends up putting both her and Deva in peril.

    Director:Jonathan Tropper
    Writer:Chad Feehan

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  16. Banshee Season 1 Episode 6 - Wicks
    8.6/10(3689 votes)

    #16 - Wicks

    S1:E6

    Wicks, an ex-con from Lucas’ past, passes through Banshee, triggering memories about the Albino, a brutal insider enlisted by Rabbit to make Lucas’ prison life a living hell. Proctor turns to extortion when a reverend refuses to sell his home to make room for a casino hotel.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writers:David Schickler, Jonathan Tropper

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  17. Banshee Season 2 Episode 2 - The Thunder Man
    8.6/10(3105 votes)

    #17 - The Thunder Man

    S2:E2

    Spurned by Deva and Gordon, Carrie is forced to take up a new residence. With his leadership abilities questioned by rival George Hunter and the tribal council, Alex ramps up his efforts to recover the money stolen in the casino heist. Siobhan relives a nightmare when her ex-husband, Breece Connors, shows up looking to reconnect. Lucas is asked to return Proctor's favor.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:David Schickler

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  18. Banshee Season 2 Episode 8 - Evil For Evil
    8.6/10(2726 votes)

    #18 - Evil For Evil

    S2:E8

    An illegal search warrant helps Lucas bust Proctor, at a cost. Sharp and his skinheads look for payback against Emmett, testing the limits of the deputy’s patience. Carrie provides the cash for Max’s treatments and takes a small step towards thawing out her relationship with Gordon and Deva. Job finally gets a lead on Rabbit.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:Doug Jung

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  19. Banshee Season 3 Episode 4 - Real Life Is the Nightmare
    8.6/10(3012 votes)

    #19 - Real Life Is the Nightmare

    S3:E4

    Carrie quits her job at the diner. Deva steals from a video game store. After Siobhan's discovery, Lucas decides to kill Proctor before leaving Banshee for good, with unforeseen consequences.

    Director:Magnus Martens
    Writer:Justin Britt-Gibson

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  20. Banshee Season 2 Episode 3 - The Warrior Class
    8.5/10(2884 votes)

    #20 - The Warrior Class

    S2:E3

    A shocking murder near an Amish farm fractures relations between the Kinaho tribe and the Amish, who are forced to rely on Proctor to fend off a vengeful mob. Investigating the crime on Kinaho turf, Lucas and his deputies find themselves confronted by uncooperative gang members and their imposing leader, Chayton Littlestone. Meanwhile, Carrie welcomes an unexpected visitor, while Lucas deals with the sudden appearance of a most unwelcome one.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Evan Dunsky

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  21. Banshee Season 2 Episode 7 - Ways to Bury a Man
    8.5/10(2727 votes)

    #21 - Ways to Bury a Man

    S2:E7

    In an effort to bring down Proctor, an enraged Lucas looks for trees to shake. After rattling the regulars and strippers at the Savoy, Lucas and his deputies rough up Sharp, a junkyard skinhead, for info on Proctor’s ecstasy operation. A family crisis brings Carrie, Deva and Gordon together; Alex (Anthony Ruivivar) faces a vote of no-confidence at the tribal council; Job shows off his explosive side.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:Doug Jung

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  22. Banshee Season 2 Episode 4 - Bloodlines
    8.4/10(2797 votes)

    #22 - Bloodlines

    S2:E4

    Following a lead from Brock, Lucas visits a strict Amish schoolteacher who might have insights into the murder of Kinaho tribe member Lana Cleary and the disappearance of Solomon Bowman. Emmett and Siobhan find transferring a captive Chayton more difficult than expected. Rebecca copes with the pain of her parents' rejection. Proctor offers Alex a peace offering, and Nola delivers a final blow for justice.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Evan Dunsky

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  23. Banshee Season 3 Episode 6 - We Were All Someone Else Yesterday
    8.4/10(2754 votes)

    #23 - We Were All Someone Else Yesterday

    S3:E6

    Hood copes with Siobhan's death. The FBI takes over in the hunt for Chayton. A wedge is driven between Proctor and Rebecca.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Adam Targum

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  24. Banshee Season 4 Episode 1 - Something Out of the Bible
    8.4/10(2805 votes)

    #24 - Something Out of the Bible

    S4:E1

    With his inability to find Job, Lucas returns to Banshee two years later to look for a serial murderer on the loose.

    Director:Ole Christian Madsen
    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  25. Banshee Season 1 Episode 7 - Behold a Pale Rider
    8.3/10(3305 votes)

    #25 - Behold a Pale Rider

    S1:E7

    Lucas’ cover is threatened when Carrie decides to give him over to Rabbit in an effort to protect herself and her family. Meanwhile, a drugstore robbery turns into a full-blown hostage crisis at the high school, with Deva and Mayor Kendall’s wife Janie among those whose lives are imperiled.

    Director:Dean White
    Writer:David Schickler

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Fixer of Sorts" is the best rated episode of "Banshee". It scored 9.5/10 based on 5799 votes. Directed by Magnus Martens and written by Justin Britt-Gibson, it aired on 1/23/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tribal".