Colony backdrop
Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama

The Best Episodes of Colony

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

Binge this in 1d 1h•Peaking at 8.3/10

In the near future a family must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together with trying to survive. They live in Los Angeles, which has been occupied by a force of outside intruders.

Airs on
USA Network
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Colony Season 2 Episode 12 - Seppuku
    8.3/10(731 votes)

    #1 - Seppuku

    S2:E12

    Will, Katie, and Broussard battle the Red Hand for control of the RAP gauntlet; Snyder helps Helena regain control over the Los Angeles bloc.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Colony Season 3 Episode 5 - End of the Road
    8.3/10(728 votes)

    #2 - End of the Road

    S3:E5

    Will, Katie, and Snyder struggle to protect their secrets while under interrogation.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Wes Tooke

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Colony Season 2 Episode 13 - Ronin
    8.2/10(772 votes)

    #3 - Ronin

    S2:E13

    In the second season finale, the Bowman family must make an impossible choice following a revelation about the fate of the colony.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Colony Season 1 Episode 6 - Yoknapatawpha
    8.1/10(1001 votes)

    #4 - Yoknapatawpha

    S1:E6

    A resistance operation traps Will, Katie and Snyder in the Yonk and tests their allegiances.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Ryan Condal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Colony Season 1 Episode 10 - Gateway
    8.1/10(984 votes)

    #5 - Gateway

    S1:E10

    The Resistance kidnaps a high-value target. The L.A. bloc is placed on lockdown.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Wes Tooke, Ryan Condal, Carlton Cuse

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Colony Season 2 Episode 8 - Good Intentions
    8.1/10(718 votes)

    #6 - Good Intentions

    S2:E8

    Will and Katie must save a fugitive from the occupation; at the camp, Snyder hides evidence; Broussard's cell is threatened by one of their own.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Colony

    READ
  7. Colony Season 2 Episode 9 - Tamam Shud
    8.1/10(728 votes)

    #7 - Tamam Shud

    S2:E9

    Will and Katie attempt to make contact with a new arrival in the bloc; Bob has some questions for the Bowman family.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Colony Season 3 Episode 9 - The Big Empty
    8.1/10(639 votes)

    #8 - The Big Empty

    S3:E9

    Will, Broussard, Amy, and Bram work together to kidnap a high-ranking IGA officer.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writer:Carlos De Los Rios

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Colony Season 3 Episode 12 - Bonzo
    8.1/10(618 votes)

    #9 - Bonzo

    S3:E12

    Will and the Outliers fight to save Kynes from Snyder's IGA army.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Ryan Condal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Colony Season 1 Episode 9 - Zero Day
    8.0/10(938 votes)

    #10 - Zero Day

    S1:E9

    Will wants his family out from under the occupation. Katie and Broussard plot a major operation. Snyder tries to protect his office. Maddie makes a bold political move.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Ryan Condal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Colony Season 2 Episode 11 - Lost Boy
    8.0/10(701 votes)

    #11 - Lost Boy

    S2:E11

    Five different points of view show the attack on the Green Zone.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Colony Season 3 Episode 1 - Maquis
    8.0/10(798 votes)

    #12 - Maquis

    S3:E1

    Six months after escaping Los Angeles, the Bowmans and Snyder enjoy a simple life in the mountains-until a sudden arrival changes everything.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writers:Wes Tooke, Ryan Condal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Colony Season 3 Episode 3 - Sierra Maestra
    8.0/10(706 votes)

    #13 - Sierra Maestra

    S3:E3

    Will assesses the Resistance Camp's safety. Katie tries to get more involved. Broussard and Amy encounter survivors outside the walls.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writer:Cathryn Humphris

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Colony Season 3 Episode 11 - Disposable Heroes
    8.0/10(611 votes)

    #14 - Disposable Heroes

    S3:E11

    Will, Broussard, Katie, and Amy help the Outliers deal with an emergency. Snyder makes his play to take over Seattle. Kynes runs damage control.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writer:Cathryn Humphris

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Colony Season 1 Episode 4 - Blind Spot
    7.9/10(1055 votes)

    #15 - Blind Spot

    S1:E4

    Will continues to earn the respect of his new colleagues, but when his home comes under an attack, everyone is a suspect- even those closest to him. Meanwhile, Maddie finds a way in to the upper echelon.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Anna Fishko, Dre Ryan

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Colony Season 1 Episode 8 - In from the Cold
    7.9/10(923 votes)

    #16 - In from the Cold

    S1:E8

    A high-ranking Resistance member is ready to cut a deal. Katie receives a second chance. Bram proposes a risky journey outside the colony walls.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writer:Wes Tooke

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Colony Season 3 Episode 6 - The Emerald City
    7.9/10(683 votes)

    #17 - The Emerald City

    S3:E6

    The Bowman family encounters danger on the road to a possible new home. After getting a hero's welcome at IGA headquarters, Snyder settles into retirement.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writer:Ryan Condal

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Colony Season 2 Episode 1 - Eleven.Thirteen
    7.8/10(934 votes)

    #18 - Eleven.Thirteen

    S2:E1

    The second season opener has Will and Katie trying to keep their family together in the changing city. Broussard returns home while Snyder receives a job offer from a mysterious organization.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Colony Season 3 Episode 2 - Puzzle Man
    7.8/10(697 votes)

    #19 - Puzzle Man

    S3:E2

    Will and Katie put themselves at risk to make contact with the Resistance. Broussard pieces together IGA secrets left behind in LA.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writer:Mike Ostrowski

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Colony Season 2 Episode 3 - Sublimation
    7.7/10(758 votes)

    #20 - Sublimation

    S2:E3

    Will, Devon, and Charlie try to journey home. Katie, who fears the worst, says goodbye to her daughter. Bram makes friends at camp; and Maddie finds a new project.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Colony Season 2 Episode 4 - Panopticon
    7.7/10(764 votes)

    #21 - Panopticon

    S2:E4

    Jennifer keeps an eye on the Bowman house. The family encounters unexpected challenges when Charlie returns home.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Colony Season 2 Episode 7 - Free Radicals
    7.7/10(711 votes)

    #22 - Free Radicals

    S2:E7

    Bram embarks on a risky sabotage mission with his friends; Will faces the new Resistance; Kate learns a dark truth about the bloc.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Colony Season 2 Episode 10 - The Garden of Beasts
    7.7/10(678 votes)

    #23 - The Garden of Beasts

    S2:E10

    Will, Katie and Broussard search for a way out of the colony. Maddie gets some visitors in the Green Zone. Bram looks for closure.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Colony Season 3 Episode 4 - Hospitium
    7.7/10(654 votes)

    #24 - Hospitium

    S3:E4

    Will and Katie fear they might be in danger when the Resistance camp is put in lockdown. A risky plan makes Broussard question Amy's intentions.

    Director:Peter Leto
    Writer:Marcus Dalzine

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Colony Season 3 Episode 8 - Lazarus
    7.7/10(612 votes)

    #25 - Lazarus

    S3:E8

    Katie suspects there might be a dark side to her refugee case work. Will helps Broussard and Amy with a Resistance operation. Snyder goes back to work for the IGA. Bram starts a new job.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Julia Cooperman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Seppuku" is the best rated episode of "Colony". It scored 8.3/10 based on 731 votes. Directed by Peter Leto and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "End of the Road".