The Best Episodes of Marvel's Runaways

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   #1 - Last Rites

   S2:E712/21/2018

   It’s time for the Runaways to stop Jonah, once and for all. But while the kids scramble to stall out Jonah’s plan, the parents unexpectedly arrive. Will PRIDE fight against their own kids or join their ranks against the powerful, and vengeful, Jonah?

   Director:James Madigan

   Writer:Quinton Peeples

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   Director:James Madigan

   Writer:Quinton Peeples
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   #2 - Split Up

   S2:E1312/21/2018

   Angry at his betrayal, the Runaways meet with Chase. He offers them a choice: surrender to PRIDE or face the consequences. As the kids attempt their escape, they’re separated and forced to survive against an enemy far more pernicious than they expected

   Director:Jeremy Webb

   Writer:Quinton Peeples

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   Director:Jeremy Webb

   Writer:Quinton Peeples
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   #3 - Doomsday

   S1:E91/2/2018

   The Runaways are feeling more fractured than ever when Molly arrives with a devastating message from her parents. Now the kids have to stop their parents before it’s too late.

   Director:Jeremy Webb

   Writers:Jiehae Park, Kendall Rogers

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   Director:Jeremy Webb

   Writers:Jiehae Park, Kendall Rogers
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   #4 - Hostile Takeover

   S2:E1012/21/2018

   Leslie starts dismantling the cult she helped create, but Frank has other plans. AWOL uses Livvie as bait to confront the Runaways. The teens must protect Gert & Old Lace, who are sick, and AWOL’s team storms the hostel. Victor doesn’t feel like himself.

   Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd

   Writer:Ashley Wigfield

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   Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd

   Writer:Ashley Wigfield
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   #5 - Kingdom

   S1:E512/5/2017

   After their not-so-fearless leader is taken, our kids spring into action. Alex discovers long-buried secrets about his dad, as the kids uncover new truths about themselves.

   Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Mike Vukadinovich

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   Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Mike Vukadinovich
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   #6 - Hostile

   S1:E101/9/2018

   The Runaways face off with their parents. But when Jonah arrives unexpectedly with a new game plan, the kids realize they are in over their heads.

   Director:Marc Jobst

   Writer:Quinton Peeples

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   Director:Marc Jobst

   Writer:Quinton Peeples
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   #7 - Rock Bottom

   S2:E512/21/2018

   When the kids discover that Topher may be more dangerous than they could have imagined, addicted to the rocks that give him superhuman abilities, will they help him or will they turn their backs on their new friend?

   Director:Scott Peters

   Writer:Jake Fogelnest

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   Director:Scott Peters

   Writer:Jake Fogelnest
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   #8 - Fifteen

   S1:E411/28/2017

   The parents try to find a solution to PRIDE’s problem, and the kids grapple with a new discovery that yields more questions than answers.

   Director:Ramsey Nickell

   Writer:Tamara Becher

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   Director:Ramsey Nickell

   Writer:Tamara Becher
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   #9 - Double Zeros

   S2:E312/21/2018

   Alex, comfortable in Compton and falling hard for Livvie, is betrayed. Jonah gives Leslie a mission to retrieve his DNA from the Yorkeses while Catherine exacts vengeance against Darius. Janet decodes the Abstract and Molly sneaks out to fight crime.

   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Kirk A. Moore

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   Director:Larry Teng

   Writer:Kirk A. Moore
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    #10 - Earth Angel

    S2:E1212/21/2018

    Angry at his betrayal, the Runaways meet with Chase. He offers them a choice: surrender to PRIDE or face the consequences. As the kids attempt their escape, they’re separated and forced to survive against an enemy far more pernicious than they expected.

    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard

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    Director:Stephen Surjik

    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard
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    #11 - Devil's Torture Chamber

    S3:E812/13/2019

    Nico convinces Cloak and Dagger to take the Runaways to the Dark Dimension to save Alex, but it’s Alex who ends up saving them all.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough

    Writers:Warren Hsu Leonard, Stu Selonick

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    Director:Jeff Woolnough

    Writers:Warren Hsu Leonard, Stu Selonick
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    #12 - The Broken Circle

    S3:E912/13/2019

    The remaining PRIDE members unite with the kids to foil Morgan’s plans, but as a battle rages in the Hostel, one of the Runaways pays the ultimate price to defeat her.

    Director:Geeta Patel

    Writers:Kirk A. Moore, Russ Cochrane

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    Director:Geeta Patel

    Writers:Kirk A. Moore, Russ Cochrane
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    #13 - Cheat the Gallows

    S3:E1012/13/2019

    Two years after defeating Morgan, visitors from the future send the Runaways back through time to prevent their own murders and even save a friend thought lost forever.

    Director:Ramsey Nickell

    Writer:Quinton Peeples

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    Director:Ramsey Nickell

    Writer:Quinton Peeples
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    #14 - Smoke and Mirrors

    S3:E112/13/2019

    The Runaways spring a trap to rescue their missing friends from Jonah and his family.

    Director:Larry Teng

    Writer:Tracy McMillan

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    Director:Larry Teng

    Writer:Tracy McMillan
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    #15 - Last Waltz

    S2:E1112/21/2018

    The Runaways are falling apart. Needing a break, they throw Molly a quinceanera. PRIDE ramps up their new arsenal. Frank puts Leslie in a facility to bring her back to the faith. Meanwhile, the mysterious voice Karolina has been hearing becomes real.

    Director:Ramsey Nickell

    Writer:Tracy McMillan

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    Director:Ramsey Nickell

    Writer:Tracy McMillan
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    #16 - Past Life

    S2:E812/21/2018

    In the aftermath of the battle against Jonah, Karolina searches for answers about Jonah and the others help Alex and Livvie try to prove Darius’s innocence in Destiny’s murder. But Livvie’s curiosity just might catch up with her.

    Director:Anna Mastro

    Writer:Kendall Rogers

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    Director:Anna Mastro

    Writer:Kendall Rogers
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    #17 - Bury Another

    S2:E612/21/2018

    PRIDE grapples with the moral implications of Jonah’s latest offer: freedom. Jonah, weakening, begins to eye his next target. After learning that Jonah is after another sacrifice, the Runaways realize they have to stop him before he kills another kid.

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann

    Writer:Ashley Wigfield

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    Director:Ami Canaan Mann

    Writer:Ashley Wigfield
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    #18 - Old School

    S2:E412/21/2018

    Topher helps the kids break into Atlas Academy, but the plan is blown when Dale and Stacey trigger an earthquake and the parents rush to the scene. Jonah’s body continues to break down as he leads Karolina into the hole.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Tracy McMillan

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Tracy McMillan
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    #19 - Radio On

    S2:E212/21/2018

    Karolina, Nico, and Molly try to retrieve the Staff of One, but Tina puts up a fight. Karolina grows closer to Jonah while Alex and Livvie share a kiss.

    Director:Chris Fisher

    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard

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    Director:Chris Fisher

    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard
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    #20 - Tsunami

    S1:E812/26/2017

    PRIDE tries desperately to clean up their latest mess without involving Jonah. But can they handle this on their own?

    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writers:Rodney Barnes, Mike Vukadinovich

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    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writers:Rodney Barnes, Mike Vukadinovich
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    #21 - Metamorphosis

    S1:E612/12/2017

    During PRIDE’s gala, the kids set in motion a new plan to take down their parents for good. As the evening unfolds, everyone’s personal drama threatens to derail their plans.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Kalinda Vazquez

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Kalinda Vazquez
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    #22 - Destiny

    S1:E311/21/2017

    The kids are reeling following last night’s events. As an investigation begins, they discover their parents may have more to hide than they could have imagined.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer:Kalinda Vazquez

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    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer:Kalinda Vazquez
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    #23 - Rite of Thunder

    S3:E412/13/2019

    The kids search for Leslie and Alien Alex. Meanwhile, Leslie gives birth and Xavin fulfills her prophecy. The kids go head to head in a final battle against the aliens.

    Director:Jeremy Webb

    Writer:Russ Cochrane

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    Director:Jeremy Webb

    Writer:Russ Cochrane
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    #24 - Lord of Lies

    S3:E312/13/2019

    The Runaways become suspicious of one another with a traitor among them. Catherine takes responsibility for her past. Leslie seeks help protecting the child growing inside her.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer:Kirk A. Moore

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    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer:Kirk A. Moore
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    #25 - Big Shot

    S2:E912/21/2018

    The Runaways face off with PRIDE’S dirty cops, Flores and AWOL. Against all objections, Alex blackmails AWOL to help. But AWOL refuses. PRIDE resolves to take the kids by force. Back at the Hostel, Karolina hears a mysterious voice.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Kirk A. Moore

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Kirk A. Moore