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The Best Episodes of Death by Lightning

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

Best episode
S1E4 Destiny of the Republic
8.2933 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Party Faithful
7.6994 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
3h 36m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 4 - Destiny of the Republic
    8.2/10(933 votes)

    S1:E4

    Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  2. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 1 - The Man from Ohio
    7.9/10(1176 votes)

    S1:E1

    At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  3. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 3 - Casus Belli
    7.8/10(918 votes)

    S1:E3

    Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  4. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 2 - Party Faithful
    7.6/10(994 votes)

    S1:E2

    In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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Best Episodes Summary

"Destiny of the Republic" is the best rated episode of Death by Lightning. It scored 8.2/10 from 933 votes. Directed by Matt Ross and written by Mike Makowsky, it aired on November 6, 2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Man from Ohio".

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