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The Best Episodes of The Last Man on Earth

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The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 13 - Screw the Moon
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Screw the Moon

    S1:E13

    Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Erik Durbin

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  2. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 10 - Got Milk?
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Got Milk?

    S3:E10

    The first moments of the deadly virus outbreak are revealed through a special lens.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Maxwell R. Kessler

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  3. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 18 - Cancun, Baby!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Cancun, Baby!

    S4:E18

    The gang decides to leave the mansion in Zihuatenajo and find a new place to live, but Tandy has second thoughts.

    Director:Nisha Ganatra
    Writers:John Solomon, Rich Blomquist

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  4. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 11 - The Spirit of St. Lewis
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Spirit of St. Lewis

    S3:E11

    After being locked up for her own safety, Melissa plays hurtful mind games with the group. Meanwhile, Todd and the group explore medications that might help her, and Lewis goes on a new solo adventure.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Liz Cackowski

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  5. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 9 - Karl
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Karl

    S4:E9

    Tandy and Todd stumble upon a new survivor, Karl, who has been trapped in a high-security prison in Mexico ever since the virus hit.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Kassia Miller

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  6. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 10 - Silent Night
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Silent Night

    S2:E10

    A medical condition and a marriage proposal leave the group in turmoil.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  7. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 11 - Pitch Black
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Pitch Black

    S2:E11

    Mike Miller’s space capsule careening through the sky toward Earth, finally putting him on the same planet as his big brother, Phil. Mike thinks he is the last man on earth, but who knows what or whom he might encounter.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, David Noel

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  8. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 17 - Smart And Stupid
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Smart And Stupid

    S2:E17

    As Tandy gets used to having his brother back on Earth, Todd begins feeling left out; Mike discovers more about Erica than the group has ever known.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  9. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 1 - M.U.B.A.R.
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - M.U.B.A.R.

    S4:E1

    A new woman joins the group and tries to find her place while everybody else prepares to set sail for Mexico.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Rich Blomquist

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  10. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There?
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Is There Anybody Out There?

    S2:E1

    Phil and Carol leave on their road trip across the United States, but Carol quickly regrets her decision to leave.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, David Noel

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  11. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 3 - Dead Man Walking
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Dead Man Walking

    S2:E3

    Carol takes a page out of Phil’s book when she tells a lie from which it is difficult for her to recover.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  12. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 18 - 30 Years of Science Down the Tubes
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 30 Years of Science Down the Tubes

    S2:E18

    Phil and Mike grow closer than ever and the whole Malibu group gets a big friggin’ surprise.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:Edward Voccola, Maxwell R. Kessler

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  13. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 11 - Hamilton/Berg
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Hamilton/Berg

    S4:E11

    After the graveyard incident, Tandy and Todd try to convince the rest of the gang that something is majorly wrong with Karl and something needs to be done. Meanwhile, Jasper is still missing.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  14. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 17 - Barbara Ann
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Barbara Ann

    S4:E17

    The gang ventures out in search of what they think could be a new sign of life, but are surprised at what they actually find. Meanwhile, Todd makes a few morbid discoveries of his own back at the mansion.

    Director:David Noel
    Writers:Tim McAuliffe, David Noel

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  15. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Alive in Tucson
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #15 - Alive in Tucson

    S1:E1

    He has traveled to every city, every town and every outpost in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and has found no one. As he returns to his hometown of Tucson, Phil comes to the realization that he is almost certainly the last living being on the face of the earth.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Will Forte

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  16. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - The Elephant in the Room
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Elephant in the Room

    S1:E2

    Phil finds out he's not the last person left on Earth, but things aren't as wonderful as he would have hoped.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  17. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 8 - No Bull
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #17 - No Bull

    S2:E8

    Phil 2 finds himself on Tandy’s level when he causes problems with the group.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  18. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 9 - Secret Santa
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Secret Santa

    S2:E9

    Along with most human life, the virus wiped out normal traditions and holidays. As Christmas approaches, Carol spearheads a “Secret Santa” gift exchange to spread some festive cheer.

    Director:Nicholas Jasenovec
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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  19. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 6 - The Open-Ended Nature of Unwitnessed Deaths
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #19 - The Open-Ended Nature of Unwitnessed Deaths

    S3:E6

    Tandy wants to learn about Lewis' past, while Carol asks Gail a favor and Todd helps Melissa deal with her mental state.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  20. The Last Man on Earth Season 4 Episode 10 - Paint Misbehavin'
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Paint Misbehavin'

    S4:E10

    Tandy and Todd introduce newcomer Karl to the rest of the gang. Meanwhile, the group searches for Jasper, who has gone missing.

    Director:Payman Benz
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  21. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 10 - Pranks for Nothin'
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Pranks for Nothin'

    S1:E10

    Everyone is mad at Phil for lying as they refuse to speak to Phil, and he is shunned. Carol also holds a grudge against Erica and Gail. Phil confronts the group and tells the truth about various issues, including the fact that he never wanted to marry Carol. Carol, who is a notary, divorces Phil, then forgives him and invites him back to the cul-de-sac.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  22. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 2 - The Boo
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #22 - The Boo

    S2:E2

    Phil searches desperately for Carol after they’re separated without phones or walkie-talkies.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  23. The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Episode 5 - Crickets
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Crickets

    S2:E5

    The population may be small, but it’s still big enough for big, dark secrets.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  24. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 9 - If You're Happy and You Know It
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - If You're Happy and You Know It

    S3:E9

    Carol is feeling depressed about Gail's absence so Tandy takes her on the honeymoon vacation they never had.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writers:Will Forte, Erik Durbin

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  25. The Last Man on Earth Season 3 Episode 18 - Nature's Horchata
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Nature's Horchata

    S3:E18

    A new problem arises for our survivors and they decide to take to the sea, when a couple of unexpected guests crash the party.

    Director:David Noel
    Writer:Kira Kalush

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Best Episodes Summary

"Screw the Moon" is the best rated episode of "The Last Man on Earth". It scored 8.2/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by John Solomon and written by John Solomon, Erik Durbin, it aired on 5/3/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Got Milk?".