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The Best Episodes of Spider-Man

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

Best episode
S5E13 Spider Wars (2): Farewell, Spider-Man
9.11,302 votes
Worst episode
S3E5 The Sins of the Fathers: Rocket Racer
6.5862 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.1avg
Binge time
21h 8m
65 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 13 - Spider Wars (2): Farewell, Spider-Man
    9.1/10(1302 votes)

    S5:E13

    Spider-Man is sent through several dimensions trying to fix time and seal away Spider-Carnage. Peter meets his would-be girlfriend Gwen Stacy and Stan Lee.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writer:John Semper Jr.

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  2. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 14 - The Sins of the Fathers: Turning Point (2)
    9.0/10(931 votes)

    S3:E14

    Peter Parker and Mary Jane are finally a couple, but their happiness is short-lived as the Green Goblin, armed with a Time Distorter and the true identity of Spider-Man, seeks to destroy the web-slinger by any means necessary.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Jim Krieg, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg

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  3. Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 9 - The Alien Costume (2)
    8.9/10(1435 votes)

    S1:E9

    Spider-Man goes after Eddie Brock for libeling him, as he is now being stalked by bounty hunters at every turn. After being reassured by Mary Jane that he has changed, he seeks help from Dr. Curt Connors who discovers that the suit is alive, and Peter is the host organism.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Brynne Chandler Reaves

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  4. Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 10 - The Alien Costume (3)
    8.9/10(1323 votes)

    S1:E10

    The Kingpin is furious at Spider-Man and sends the Shocker and the Rhino out to finish him off with the aid of another new invention of Alistair Smythe. Meanwhile, Eddie Brock, as the symbiote creature Venom, is busy playing cat and mouse with Spider-Man, intruding on Peter's private life and making it clear he knows the web-slinger's secret identity. To make matters worse, Peter soon realizes that the pumped-up Eddie as Venom is stronger than he is.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Brynne Stephens

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  5. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 11 - The Sins of the Fathers: Carnage
    8.9/10(1309 votes)

    S3:E11

    Spider-Man and Venom must put aside their differences and help Iron Man stop Carnage and Baron Mordo from releasing Dormammu.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Jim Krieg, Stan Berkowitz

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  6. Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 8 - The Alien Costume (1)
    8.8/10(1342 votes)

    S1:E8

    A space shuttle piloted by J.J.'s son, John Jameson, crash lands on the Tri-Borough Bridge carrying two strange meteors—one that could provide a new nuclear fuel and one that contains an alien substance. The first is stolen by the Kingpin's henchman, the Rhino, just as Spider-Man arrives to save Jameson and the co-pilots. When the Rhino sends the aircraft off the bridge, Spider-Man emerges from the water with a dark stain covering his costume. Exhausted, he heads for home, only to awaken hanging from a skyscraper, now clothed in a black version of his costume.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Avi Arad, Meg McLaughlin, Len Wein, Stan Berkowitz, Stan Lee

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  7. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 10 - The Sins of the Fathers: Venom Returns
    8.8/10(1238 votes)

    S3:E10

    Under the psychiatric care of Dr. Kafka, Eddie Brock has come to believe that Venom is a figment of his imagination. Then Baron Mordo tempts Eddie to a reunification with the alien symbote that makes him as powerful as Venom.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Len Wein, Stan Berkowitz

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  8. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 12 - Spider Wars (1): I Really, Really Hate Clones
    8.7/10(1115 votes)

    S5:E12

    Spider-Man finds himself in yet another dimension, where he meets himself.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Jim Krieg

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  9. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 4 - The Sins of the Fathers: Enter the Green Goblin
    8.5/10(942 votes)

    S3:E4

    Harry's father, Norman Osborn, disappears after an explosion at his chemical plant. Spider-Man's search for his friend's father, one way or another, meets with complications, namely an airborne fiend who calls himself the Green Goblin.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg

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  10. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 7 - The Sins of the Fathers: The Man Without Fear
    8.5/10(904 votes)

    S3:E7

    Spider-Man and Daredevil manage to recover the disk that can clear Peter Parker's name. However, when Matt Murdock hands the disk over to the FBI, detective Terry Lee discovers agent Choi may not be working for the right side when she hands it over to Richard Fisk. After learning that Aunt May is in the hospital, Peter risks his life to go visit her, but he and Mary Jane are kidnapped when the Chameleon disguises himself as Anna Watson. With Peter and the disk in the hands of the Kingpin, Daredevil must stop the criminal mastermind and clear Peter's name.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Sean Catherine Derek

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  11. Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 4 - Neogenic Nightmare: The Mutant Agenda
    8.4/10(1046 votes)

    S2:E4

    Spider-Man's progressing neogenic mutation is making him ill and he seeks the aid of a man known to help all mutants, Dr. Charles Xavier. In doing so he meets the X-Men, but is disappointed to learn that Xavier does not 'cure' mutancy, only helps those born that way to accept and control their abilities. In the process of this endeavor he becomes involved in a plot to destroy mutants everywhere, and must stop this hideous plan with the help of the X-Men.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Michael Edens, J. M. DeMatteis

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  12. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 13 - The Sins of the Fathers: Goblin War! (1)
    8.4/10(850 votes)

    S3:E13

    When Dr. Ohn's Time Dilation Accelerator falls into the wrong hands, all the criminal minds of the city vie for the portal technology. Peter and Mary Jane are celebrating Felicia Hardy's engagement to Jason Macendale when they overhear plans for a major heist.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg

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  13. Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 1 - Neogenic Nightmare: The Insidious Six
    8.3/10(1071 votes)

    S2:E1

    The Crime Lords, led by Silvermane, are holding the Kingpin accountable for his failure to eliminate Spider-Man. So six of the wall-crawler's greatest enemies are called together to do the job: Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, the Scorpion, the Rhino, the Shocker and the Chameleon. Unfortunately, Spidey's powers have been on the blink due to the changes in his blood chemistry.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writer:John Semper Jr.

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  14. Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 2 - Neogenic Nightmare: Battle of the Insidious Six
    8.3/10(1042 votes)

    S2:E2

    The six supervillains can't believe their eyes when Spider-Man walks into their trap at the warehouse. But it's obvious why, when they easily overcome and unmask the fraud. Meanwhile, Silvermane and the Crime Lords grow more disenchanted with the Kingpin and want to put him out of business. However, Kingpin beats them to the punch, kidnapping Silvermane.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Doug Booth

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  15. Spider-Man Season 3 Episode 6 - The Sins of the Fathers: Framed
    8.2/10(892 votes)

    S3:E6

    Peter is framed for a crime he didn't commit and it's up to blind lawyer Matt Murdock to prove his innocence, who is also known as the Man Without Fear, Daredevil.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Brooks Wachtel, Cynthia Harrison

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  16. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 8 - The Return of Hydro-Man (2)
    8.2/10(754 votes)

    S5:E8

    Peter is shocked by Mary Jane's new powers, so they seek Curt Connors' help in figuring everything out. Mary Jane tells them about a dream she's been having, which may be a clue to her disappearance. But Hydro-Man finds them and kidnaps her again.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Meg McLaughlin

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  17. Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 11 - The Hobgoblin (1)
    8.1/10(1145 votes)

    S1:E11

    Norman Osborn hires the Hobgoblin, a hitman and thief, to take out Osborn's "silent" partner Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin. When he fails in the attempt, the Hobgoblin changes sides, kidnapping Norman's son, Harry. Harry just happens to be best friends with Peter Parker.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Larry Brody

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  18. Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 12 - The Hobgoblin (2)
    8.1/10(1124 votes)

    S1:E12

    When Aunt May is slightly injured by one of the Hobgoblin's pumpkin bombs during the kidnapping of Harry, Spider-Man enters the fray with a vengeance. After several battles, the trail leads Peter to Oscorp and Harry's own father. For Peter, rescuing his friend is easy compared to explaining to Harry that his own father is involved.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writer:Stan Berkowitz

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  19. Spider-Man Season 2 Episode 5 - Neogenic Nightmare: Mutants' Revenge
    8.1/10(999 votes)

    S2:E5

    Wolverine catches up with Spider-Man, hot on the trail of the missing Hank McCoy. Discovering his location and the plot to destroy all mutantkind the two team up and rescue Beast in the nick of time just as he was about to become the first test subject of Landon's horrendous plan. But when Landon accidentally falls victim to his own experiment he is changed into a giant monster that feeds on electrical energy.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Ted Pedersen, Michael Edens, Francis Moss

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  20. Spider-Man Season 4 Episode 8 - Partners in Danger: The Return of the Green Goblin
    8.1/10(771 votes)

    S4:E8

    Harry Osborn is haunted by dreams of his father, the Green Goblin, and Spider-Man. The Goblin visits him and guides him to the Goblin formula and weapons. Meanwhile, the Punisher promises Anna Watson that he will find Mary Jane, and on top of his list of suspects is Peter Parker.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writer:Mark Hoffmeier

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  21. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 9 - Secret Wars (1): Arrival
    8.1/10(770 votes)

    S5:E9

    Spider-Man is transported to an alien world, where he meets the Beyonder, a being who wants to see if good is stronger than evil. He then summons a group of the greatest villains from Earth to this world, telling Spider-Man to put together a group of heroes to fight them and save the planet.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Karen Milovich

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  22. Spider-Man Season 4 Episode 3 - Partners in Danger: The Black Cat (2)
    8.0/10(791 votes)

    S4:E3

    Felicia Hardy, now transformed into the Black Cat, is blackmailed into working for the Kingpin until he can replicate more of the "Super Soldier" serum.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Sean Catherine Derek, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg

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  23. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 1 - The Wedding
    8.0/10(764 votes)

    S5:E1

    Peter and Mary Jane's big day arrives, but things aren't going to go to plan if Harry Osborn gets his way. With guests including Flash Thompson, Liz, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Felicia Hardy, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson and Wilson Fisk, along with gate crashers including the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Alistair Smythe, the Scorpion, the Black Cat, Herbert Landon, the Mega-Slayer, Norman Osborn, and an army of robot Goblin Warriors, it'll certainly be a day to remember.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Meg McLaughlin

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  24. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 11 - Secret Wars (3): Doom
    8.0/10(757 votes)

    S5:E11

    Dr. Doom reverts the Thing to his human form and holds the other heroes prisoner. In an attempt to free his friends, the Thing tells Dr. Doom about the Beyonder. Dr. Doom then steals the Beyonder's powers, but they begin manifesting themselves in the form of creatures from Dr. Doom's dreams.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writers:John Semper Jr., Ernie Altbacker, Mark Hoffmeier

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  25. Spider-Man Season 5 Episode 10 - Secret Wars (2): The Gauntlet of the Red Skull
    8.0/10(754 votes)

    S5:E10

    Spider-Man summons the Black Cat from Earth, who despite her anger at being kidnapped, decides to help him fight the villains on the alien planet. The heroes must defeat the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, and Alistair Smythe's robots while protecting a group of rebels, who are trying to take their planet back.

    Director:Bob Richardson
    Writer:Virginia Roth

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Best Episodes Summary

"Spider Wars (2): Farewell, Spider-Man" is the best rated episode of Spider-Man. It scored 9.1/10 from 1,302 votes. Directed by Bob Richardson and written by John Semper Jr., it aired on January 31, 1998. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Sins of the Fathers: Turning Point (2)".

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