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The Best Episodes of Barry

Every episode of Barry ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Barry!

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A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Barry Season 2 Episode 5 - ronny/lily
    9.7/10(17242 votes)

    #1 - ronny/lily

    S2:E5

    An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  2. Barry Season 3 Episode 8 - starting now
    9.5/10(7586 votes)

    #2 - starting now

    S3:E8

    What the hell is that?!

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  3. Barry Season 3 Episode 6 - 710N
    9.4/10(6721 votes)

    #3 - 710N

    S3:E6

    What kind of guy wouldn't want to put a hot tub up there?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

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  4. Barry Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
    9.3/10(7676 votes)

    #4 - Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going

    S1:E7

    A deadly shootout threatens Barry's timely participation in Sally's big stage moment.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  5. Barry Season 2 Episode 8 - berkman > block
    9.3/10(6836 votes)

    #5 - berkman > block

    S2:E8

    Barry is out for vengeance. Noho Hank faces the looming threat of being sent home. Sally makes a split-second decision on the night of the acting class' big performance. Fuches turns to an unexpected source for help.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  6. Barry Season 4 Episode 4 - it takes a psycho
    9.2/10(5854 votes)

    #6 - it takes a psycho

    S4:E4

    Damn...

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Taofik Kolade

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  7. Barry Season 2 Episode 4 - What?!
    9.1/10(6177 votes)

    #7 - What?!

    S2:E4

    Barry's patience is put to the test when a figure from Sally's past arrives in LA. Gene gets a pleasant surprise and encourages Barry to believe that change is possible.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

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  8. Barry Season 2 Episode 7 - The Audition
    9.0/10(5593 votes)

    #8 - The Audition

    S2:E7

    Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance. Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer. Noho Hank bares all.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  9. Barry Season 4 Episode 3 - you're charming
    9.0/10(5406 votes)

    #9 - you're charming

    S4:E3

    What's wrong with you?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Emma Barrie

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  10. Barry Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
    8.9/10(6488 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth

    S1:E8

    Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Moss closes in on an arrest.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  11. Barry Season 4 Episode 8 - wow
    8.8/10(8144 votes)

    #11 - wow

    S4:E8

    That's it.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Bill Hader

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  12. Barry Season 3 Episode 2 - limonada
    8.6/10(5082 votes)

    #12 - limonada

    S3:E2

    Say you're going to the Redlands.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  13. Barry Season 3 Episode 4 - all the sauces
    8.6/10(4750 votes)

    #13 - all the sauces

    S3:E4

    You're Thweetie?!

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Jason Kim

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  14. Barry Season 3 Episode 7 - candy asses
    8.6/10(4670 votes)

    #14 - candy asses

    S3:E7

    Let's split up.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  15. Barry Season 4 Episode 7 - a nice meal
    8.6/10(4704 votes)

    #15 - a nice meal

    S4:E7

    I was talking about office supplies!

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  16. Barry Season 2 Episode 3 - Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
    8.4/10(5204 votes)

    #16 - Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday

    S2:E3

    As part of a class project, Gene tasks Barry with revisiting his past, and Sally reflects on her own personal history. Barry offers to provide training to NoHo Hank's men. Fuches finds Barry in an unexpected location.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Jason Kim

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  17. Barry Season 2 Episode 6 - The Truth Has a Ring to It
    8.4/10(4976 votes)

    #17 - The Truth Has a Ring to It

    S2:E6

    In preparation for his big scene with Sally, Barry works with Gene to help get into character. Sally resolves to embrace her truth. Noho Hank prepares for a big night with his newly-trained men. Fuches goes on a mission.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Emily Heller

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  18. Barry Season 3 Episode 1 - forgiving jeff
    8.4/10(5276 votes)

    #18 - forgiving jeff

    S3:E1

    What are you, some kind of psycho?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  19. Barry Season 3 Episode 5 - crazytimesh*tshow
    8.4/10(4561 votes)

    #19 - crazytimesh*tshow

    S3:E5

    This is just an example of bottling it up...

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Emily Heller

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  20. Barry Season 4 Episode 2 - bestest place on the earth
    8.4/10(4657 votes)

    #20 - bestest place on the earth

    S4:E2

    Here it comes.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Nicky Hirsch

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  21. Barry Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face
    8.3/10(5626 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face

    S1:E6

    Barry tries to distance himself from Taylor, while Moss looks to end her association with Gene.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writer:Emily Heller

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  22. Barry Season 4 Episode 1 - yikes
    8.3/10(4838 votes)

    #22 - yikes

    S4:E1

    Are you mad at me?

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Bill Hader

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  23. Barry Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job
    8.2/10(5583 votes)

    #23 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job

    S1:E5

    Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, and finds himself paired with a reckless acquaintance named Taylor.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writer:Ben Smith

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  24. Barry Season 2 Episode 1 - The Show Must Go On, Probably?
    8.2/10(5373 votes)

    #24 - The Show Must Go On, Probably?

    S2:E1

    Barry tries to convince Sally and the rest of the class to go ahead with a performance, despite the absence of teacher Gene Cousineau, who's grief-stricken after the disappearance of Detective Moss. With Goran gone, NoHo Hank and Cristobal's new partnership faces growing pains and jealousy issues. Back in Cleveland, Fuches learns that replacement hitmen don't come easy.

    Director:Hiro Murai
    Writers:Alec Berg, Bill Hader

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  25. Barry Season 4 Episode 6 - the wizard
    8.2/10(4633 votes)

    #25 - the wizard

    S4:E6

    Lock the door.

    Director:Bill Hader
    Writer:Duffy Boudreau

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Best Episodes Summary

"ronny/lily" is the best rated episode of "Barry". It scored 9.7/10 based on 17242 votes. Directed by Bill Hader and written by Alec Berg, Bill Hader, it aired on 4/28/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "starting now".