The Best Episodes Written By Neil Druckmann

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(305 votes)

   #1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness

   S1:E11/15/2023

   2003. As a parasitic fungal outbreak begins to ravage the country and the world, Joel Miller attempts to escape the escalating chaos with his daughter and brother. Twenty years later, a now hardened Joel and his partner Tess fight to survive under a totalitarian regime, while the insurgent Fireflies harbor a teenage girl with a unique gift.

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   8.0/10(188 votes)

   #2 - Look for the Light

   S1:E93/12/2023

   After being pursued by Infected, a pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend. Years later, Ellie is forced to grapple with the emotional toll of her journey, while Joel faces a devastating decision of his own.

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   6.6/10(204 votes)

   #3 - Left Behind

   S1:E72/26/2023

   As Joel fights to survive, Ellie’s struggle to save him stirs memories of her life in a FEDRA orphanage. Weeks before meeting Joel, Ellie recalls joining her best friend Riley for a night to remember… one that will change the course of both of their lives – and the fate of the world – forever.

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   6.5/10(89 votes)

   #4 - The Price

   S2:E65/18/2025

   Joel surprises Ellie for her birthday. Years later, Ellie prepares to confront Joel about her past.

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   6.3/10(85 votes)

   #5 - Convergence

   S2:E75/25/2025

   As the Wolves and the Scars prepare for a battle that could potentially end their longstanding feud, Ellie's search draws her away from her friends and toward a devastating confrontation.

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