Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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S1
S2
E1
7.7
8.1
E2
7.7
7.8
E3
7.8
7.7
E4
7.9
8.1
E5
7.7
8.0
E6
7.8
8.8
E7
7.8
8.7
E8
8.6
9.0
Avg
7.9
8.3
Excellent
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.0

S2E8 The Truth Revealed

Saul’s paranoia erupts into open war with David, tearing through palace walls and family bonds. Mychal is forced to choose between love and loyalty, while Jonathan risks everything to protect his friend. As fire and betrayal spread across Israel, prophecy and power collide in a finale that will change the kingdom forever.

#2
S2E6 8.8

Forged in Fire

As Saul grows paranoid of David’s power, Ahinoam plants a dangerous idea to end his troubles for good. To prove his loyalty and earn Mychal’s hand, Saul orders David to destroy a Philistine forge and personally kill one hundred of their enemies. Meanwhile, Jonathan reckons with a future where he’ll never be king. Achish is given an opportunity. A royal feast turns sour when Saul goes too far.

#3
S2E7 8.7

A Royal Wedding

The royal family is fractured by Saul’s choices; the kingdom faces famine after an attack on the grain silos. Jonathan receives good news. Eshbaal recommends making a deal with the King of Edom. Kezia prepares for a royal wedding; Adriel plays his hand. The anointed one is revealed.

  1. 4. S1E8 "David and Goliath - Part 2" 8.6
  2. 5. S2E1 "A Tale of Two Swords" 8.1
  3. 6. S2E4 "Road to Atonement" 8.1
  4. 7. S2E5 "God of Swords" 8.0
  5. 8. S1E4 "The Song of Moses" 7.9
  6. 9. S1E3 "The Anointing" 7.8
  7. 10. S1E6 "Giants Awakened" 7.8

📉 Bottom Episodes

#16
S2E3 7.7

The Middle Path

Jonathan trains a troubled David for battle as tensions rise between Saul and Ahinoam. David’s growing influence unsettles the court. In Gath, Achish struggles to regain his strength. To repair his standing, Eshbaal weds a tribal leader’s daughter, opening new diplomacy for David. Mychal faces a painful truth, Joab gains favor, Abner’s loyalty falters, and Adriel brings news to the King.

  1. 15. S1E5 "The Wolf and the Lion" 7.7
  2. 14. S1E2 "Deep Calls to Deep" 7.7
  3. 13. S1E1 "A Shepherd and King" 7.7
  4. 12. S2E2 "A Journey Home" 7.8
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 S2 77.588.599.5 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
8 Standouts
0 Infamous
8 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.67.98.38.69.0 Rating 96 170 300 530 936 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E8 David and Goliath - Part 2
Best Hidden Gem: S2E8 The Truth Revealed

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.

5678910 Rating S1 7.7 8.2 +0.5 S2 7.9 8.8 +0.9
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Season Consistency

Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.

78910 Rating S1 Typical avg 7.9 S2 Typical avg 8.3 Episode Premiere/Finale

Each dot is an episode. Clustered dots = consistent quality. Scattered dots = variable season. Hover for episode details.

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