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The Best Episodes of Young Justice

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

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Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Young Justice Season 1 Episode 26 - Auld Acquaintance
    9.6/10(3788 votes)

    #1 - Auld Acquaintance

    S1:E26

    The Team finally learns the identity of the traitor in their midst, forcing a battle against an enemy more dangerous than any they’ve ever faced before!

    Directors:Michael Chang, Lauren Montgomery
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  2. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 19 - Summit
    9.6/10(4113 votes)

    #2 - Summit

    S2:E19

    The Light calls a summit to decide the final fate of Aqualad, the team ... and the entire planet Earth!

    Director:Tim Divar
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  3. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 20 - Endgame
    9.6/10(3544 votes)

    #3 - Endgame

    S2:E20

    On the verge of finally ending the alien invasion, the team discovers the price of victory may be the entire planet Earth!

    Director:Doug Murphy
    Writer:Kevin Hopps

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  4. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 7 - Depths
    9.5/10(3389 votes)

    #4 - Depths

    S2:E7

    Artemis rejoins the team to defend a critical satellite launch. But will her first mission back also be her last?!

    Director:Tim Divar
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 16 - Failsafe
    9.4/10(3655 votes)

    #5 - Failsafe

    S1:E16

    When the Justice League is defeated during an alien invasion, the Team has to step up and fill their mentors shoes.

    Director:Jay Oliva
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  6. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 20 - Coldhearted
    9.4/10(3585 votes)

    #6 - Coldhearted

    S1:E20

    Wally West comes oh-so-close to fulfilling his birthday wish to finally fight alongside the Justice League. Instead, a massively disappointed Kid Flash is taken off the mission and tasked with a simple delivery job. But a few deadly surprises await the birthday boy along the way.

    Director:Victor Cook
    Writer:Jon Weisman

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  7. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 25 - Usual Suspects
    9.4/10(3485 votes)

    #7 - Usual Suspects

    S1:E25

    The Team gets a new member and a new mission – a mission that may finally expose all the Team’s secrets... and all their lies!

    Directors:Jay Oliva, Tim Divar
    Writer:Kevin Hopps

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  8. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 6 - Bloodlines
    9.4/10(3358 votes)

    #8 - Bloodlines

    S2:E6

    An intruder mysteriously appears inside Mount Justice, claiming to be a tourist from the future. But who is he really? And what is his true agenda?

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writer:Peter David

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  9. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 16 - Complications
    9.4/10(3233 votes)

    #9 - Complications

    S2:E16

    Black Manta gives Miss Martian twenty-four hours to live, but that may be more time than Aqualad has with Sportsmaster and Cheshire on the hunt for his head!

    Director:Tim Divar
    Writer:Kevin Hopps

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  10. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 8 - I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings
    9.4/10(2099 votes)

    #10 - I Know Why the Caged Cat Sings

    S4:E8

    For Tigress, saving everyone may not be an option - unless help is offered from an unexpected source.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  11. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 15 - War
    9.3/10(3215 votes)

    #11 - War

    S2:E15

    A conqueror from another world becomes a wild card in an intergalactic game of supremacy -- placing planet Earth square in the jackpot.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writer:Jon Weisman

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  12. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 7 - Evolution
    9.3/10(3118 votes)

    #12 - Evolution

    S3:E7

    Aliens again threaten the Earth, but with the Justice League split and scattered, only the planet’s first and greatest hero can save the day.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Brandon Vietti

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  13. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 23 - Terminus
    9.3/10(2929 votes)

    #13 - Terminus

    S3:E23

    The hunt for Halo is on.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writer:Brandon Vietti

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  14. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 12 - Homefront
    9.2/10(3479 votes)

    #14 - Homefront

    S1:E12

    When Mount Justice itself is attacked, can Artemis and Robin (the two teens without super-powers) save the Team (or even themselves) from the unknown invaders?

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Jon Weisman

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  15. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 19 - Misplaced
    9.2/10(3468 votes)

    #15 - Misplaced

    S1:E19

    When every adult on the planet disappears, only the team, Zatanna, and Billy Batson are left to defeat the five most powerful sorcerers on Earth. In the end, Zatanna officialy joins the team and Zatara becomes the new Doctor Fate.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  16. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 9 - Darkest
    9.2/10(3212 votes)

    #16 - Darkest

    S2:E9

    Black Manta sends Kaldur on a mission that will prove where his loyalties truly lie.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writer:Jon Weisman

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  17. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 10 - Before the Dawn
    9.2/10(3201 votes)

    #17 - Before the Dawn

    S2:E10

    The Team uncovers some shocking secrets while on a covert rescue mission.

    Director:Tim Divar
    Writer:Kevin Hopps

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  18. Young Justice Season 2 Episode 8 - Satisfaction
    9.1/10(3207 votes)

    #18 - Satisfaction

    S2:E8

    Roy Harper seeks vengeance against the man who ruined his life.

    Director:Doug Murphy
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  19. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 13 - True Heroes
    9.1/10(2974 votes)

    #19 - True Heroes

    S3:E13

    Grayson’s operatives attempt to stop an auction of enslaved meta-teens.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Kevin Hopps

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  20. Young Justice Season 3 Episode 25 - Overwhelmed
    9.1/10(2901 votes)

    #20 - Overwhelmed

    S3:E25

    Artemis and Conner journey back to their pasts during the calm before the storm.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  21. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 4 - Involuntary
    9.1/10(2274 votes)

    #21 - Involuntary

    S4:E4

    Answers come to light as Beast Boy, Miss Martian, and Superboy uncover an awful truth.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Francisco Paredes

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  22. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 5 - Tale of Two Sisters
    9.1/10(2193 votes)

    #22 - Tale of Two Sisters

    S4:E5

    Just as multiple Shadows fall across her path, Artemis Crock’s life is interrupted by devastating news.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Brian Hohlfeld

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  23. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 7 - The Lady, or the Tigress?
    9.1/10(2075 votes)

    #23 - The Lady, or the Tigress?

    S4:E7

    Oracle’s memories challenge Tigress’ decision to trust her new allies.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  24. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 26 - Death and Rebirth
    9.1/10(903 votes)

    #24 - Death and Rebirth

    S4:E26

    The very next final battle for the planet Earth...

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  25. Young Justice Season 1 Episode 9 - Bereft
    9.0/10(3502 votes)

    #25 - Bereft

    S1:E9

    Young Justice discovers that they have forgotten the last six months of their lives, including each other and a final fateful mission in Bialya. The team turns to Miss Martian to recover their memories, before it is too late for Superboy.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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Best Episodes Summary

"Auld Acquaintance" is the best rated episode of "Young Justice". It scored 9.6/10 based on 3788 votes. Directed by Michael Chang, Lauren Montgomery and written by Greg Weisman, it aired on 4/21/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Summit".