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The Best Episodes of The Shining

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

Best episode
S1E3 Part 3
6.7481 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Part 1
6.5524 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.6avg
Binge time
4h 34m
3 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Shining Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    6.7/10(481 votes)

    S1:E3

    Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.

    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Shining Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    6.6/10(453 votes)

    S1:E2

    Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.

    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Shining Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    6.5/10(524 votes)

    S1:E1

    Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.

    Director:Mick Garris
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 3" is the best rated episode of The Shining. It scored 6.7/10 from 481 votes. Directed by Mick Garris and written by Unknown, it aired on May 1, 1997. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".

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