Ranking Series Finales
These are from my favorite series and all these episodes are in order from best to worst. I've seen every episode of these shows over a long period of time and I highly recommend them regardless of a disappointing finale.
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- DirectorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyNate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't accept it if she does and is "damaged", shaking Brenda's own confidence. Rico encourages David to sell the funeral home but instead he and Keith buy out Rico's 25% so he can start his own. David agrees to temporarily leave home, and goes to the funeral home. There he's confronted by Nathaniel about considering leaving the business and for his gayness, and is forced to fight his mysterious attacker back, then finally sees his face. Maya is returned to Brenda and Ruth has to face her own problems, until Maggie reveals Nate did see her, happily, as Brenda insisted. Claire takes up photography (of Ted) again and gets a job offer at a New York photo production company, but offers to be there for Ruth until she insists she go and unfreezes her account. Brenda gets a surprise visit from Nate, who finally shows love for his daughter, and someone else. Claire learns the company who gave the job offer has just failed, but Nate encourages her to go onto New York anyway.10/10
- DirectorClark JohnsonStarsMichael ChiklisCatherine DentPaula GarcésAs Vic hopes his immunity deal will help keep his family together, and Shane takes extreme measures to keep his pregnant wife from being charged with murder, Dutch finds he's a suspect in the disappearance of a teenage serial killer's mother.10/10
- DirectorClark JohnsonStarsDominic WestReg E. CatheyJohn DomanCarcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.10/10
- DirectorRick JacobsonStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettDustin ClareSpartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans led by Marcus Crassus.10/10
- DirectorJeffrey BellStarsDavid BoreanazJames MarstersJ. August RichardsIn the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power of good can still make a difference. Wesley struggles with helping Illyria adapt to the world, scolding her for her attempts to take on Fred's form. As Gunn continues his quest of self-discovery, Lorne becomes more aware of the lack of happiness in the world. Harmony attempts to seduce Marcus Hamilton for information, Lindsey makes an important decision regarding his alliance, and Eve continues to deal with being mortal. As Spike comes closer to understanding the nature of heroism, Angel pays a visit to the one person he truly loves. On Angel's bidding, the gang goes out and spends each day as if it were their last...10/10
- DirectorMichael RymerStarsMads MikkelsenHugh DancyCaroline DhavernasWill hatches a cunning plot to slay Francis Dolarhyde, using Hannibal Lecter in his ploy. Bedelia voices concern about the perilous plan as Will continues his game with Hannibal, though Will may have to face his darkest fears.10/10
- DirectorMimi LederStarsJustin TherouxAmy BrennemanChristopher EcclestonNora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker's machine. What are the consequences?9.5/10
- DirectorJack BenderStarsSam AndersonNaveen AndrewsL. Scott CaldwellThe Man in Black searches for Desmond to achieve his goal of destroying the island. Jack, the newly-appointed "protector" of the island, sets out to stop him. In Los Angeles, the survivors reunite and recall their island experiences.9.5/10
I know that this finale gets a lot of hate, but I really liked it. Even though they left some unanswered questions, I enjoyed the finale for what it was. I found it very emotional, not in the sense that I cried, but it prioritized it's characters over the island mystery and for me, it really worked. - DirectorMichael WaxmanStarsKyle ChandlerConnie BrittonAimee TeegardenWith the decision to close the East Dillon Football program speculation runs wild on two fronts. Will the Lions be able to win State and go out in a blaze of glory; and will Coach Taylor agree to return to coach the Dillion Panthers and a super team with the best of both schools? Tami's PA job offer adds conflict in the Taylor home as does a new development with Matt & Julie. Meanwhile Tim Riggins and Tyra talk seriously about their futures and Luke & Becky clear the air.9.5/10
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanAs the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.9.5/10
- DirectorChris FisherStarsJim CaviezelKevin ChapmanAmy AckerFinch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind.9.5/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookTim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. Meanwhile, David Brent has been using the services of a dating agency and, in between making celebrity appearances in nightclubs, he meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women. The office Christmas party kicks off like any other but there are a few surprises in store...9.5/10
- DirectorMichael RymerStarsEdward James OlmosMary McDonnellKatee SackhoffA stripped down Galactica attacks the Cylon's Colony ship in the hopes of rescuing Hera. The meaning of the shared dream in the Opera House on Kobol is revealed. Sam Anders is moved in his Hybrid tank to the CIC in the hopes that he will be able to assist the combatants. Their mission complete, Admiral Adama orders Starbuck to pick a destination - any destination - to which the ship can jump to get out of there. With that, the meaning of the tune and the musical notes are explained. Having successfully jumped, the old Galactica has truly reached the end of it's life. A planet capable of sustaining life is found and Lee Adama makes a radical proposal for the future of humankind. In a flash forward far into the future, Hera's importance to the human race is revealed.9.5/10
- DirectorChris LongStarsKeri RussellMatthew RhysBrandon J. DirdenThe Jennings family face a choice that will change their lives forever.9.5/10
- DirectorScott WinantStarsMichael J. AndersonAdrienne BarbeauClancy BrownIn the cliff-hanging season finale, Samson devises a grand plan by scheming with Ben, Jones, and the entire troupe to lure Brother Justin to Carnivale for his confrontation with Ben. Meanwhile, Stroud wants to protect Justin who correctly suspects that the carnival is setting a trap for him. Sofie finds herself locked in a dark shed after she tells Justin her conflicted thoughts about where her loyalties lay, and soon becomes terrorized by ghostly visions of her mother. Rita Sue is touched by Samson's generosity of giving her the money needed to pay off Stumpy's loan shark. Later, the final confrontation approaches when Brother Justin persuades Iris to overcome her fear of heights by riding the Carnivale Ferris Wheel where Jones traps both of them in for Ben to drain Justin's powers, and Ben performs his most important healing of Reverend Balthus, leading to Ben and Justin finally meeting face-to-face, and the visions of Ben and Justin coming full circle. At the same time, Joney sets out to rescue Sofie from Stroud, but soon realizes (way too late) that she has made her choice to which side her loyalties are.9.5/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordAfter killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ancient Slayer spell and gives Buffy the allies she needs to fight the Uber-Vamp army. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. At the end, Buffy faces a completely new problem -- one she's glad to have.9.5/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsNathan FillionGina TorresAlan TudykSerenity encounters a ruthlessly professional bounty hunter, Jubal Early, who will stop at nothing to retrieve River. But River, feeling unwelcome on the ship, takes a novel approach to escaping from the Alliance.9.5/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.9.5/10
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiLiz is dealing with being a stay-at-home mom while Jack tries to find true happiness. Kenneth and Tracy are both adjusting to Kenneth's new position as President of NBC.9.5/10
- DirectorAdam ArkinStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJere BurnsRaylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them.9.0/10
- DirectorMatthew WeinerStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserDon's journey ends in California with Anna's niece, Stephanie, where he contemplates his future. Roger decides to marry Megan's mother, Marie. Joan has a business proposition for Peggy, who is coming to terms with her feelings for Stan.9.0/10
- DirectorJ.H. WymanStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonJasika NicoleAs the Observers close in, Walter and September desperately work to complete the plan, but one obstacle after another hinders their progress.9.0/10
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsMireille EnosJoel KinnamanGregg HenryLinden and Holder's partnership spirals out of control as they are confronted with the shocking truth behind the Stansbury murders.9.0/10
- DirectorJohn MayburyStarsRay StevensonKevin McKiddPolly WalkerWith the defeat of the Egyptian fleet at Actium, Mark Antony and Cleopatra retreat to their palace and await their fate. Believing that Cleopatra has taken her life, Mark Antony decides follow her into the afterlife. She has other plans however and is quite prepared to negotiate with Octavian if there is any possibility her life and those of her children will be spared. Cleopatra asks Vorenus to take her son Caesarian to safety and Octavian sends Pullo after them. The old friends are soon together again but are waylaid by bandits. With Vorenus severely wounded, Pullo takes him back to Rome for what he hopes will be a happy reunion with his children.9.0/10
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowPhoebe races Ross to the airport in a bid to stop Rachel from leaving for Paris. Monica and Chandler pack up their apartment ahead of their move to their new house, and Joey buys Chandler a new chick and duck as a leaving present.9.0/10