Saddest Episodes
List of some of the saddest and most emotional television episodes I’ve EVER seen.
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- DirectorFrank MilitaryStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenAfter Sam's wife, Michelle (Aunjanue Ellis), is taken from her home, the kidnappers demand the prison release of Tahir Khaled (Anslem Richardson), Sam's arch nemesis, in exchange for information on her whereabouts.Sam’s wife, Michelle is kidnapped and the only way for her to be rescued is for Tahir Khaled, Sam’s arch nemesis to be released from prison. Despite Tahir’s release, Michelle is not set free and the rest of the team continue to desperately try to find and rescue her. Unfortunately, the team are too late to save Michelle as she dies from lack of oxygen. The episode ends with a heartbroken Sam holding Michelle in his arms.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsGemma DonatiDomitilla D'AmicoLaura LenghiMusa's father visits Alfea the week of the talent show and Musa must search within her heart to make a tough decision.This episode strongly focuses on Musa and her relationship with her deceased mother.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnAmy GrossHiromi DamesThe Winx are put to the test in Red Tower as they enter the Golden Kingdom to find the Water Stars. When Valtor sends the Trix to Red Tower, they ultimately lose to the Winx and the Specialists.Musa, Stella and Tecna must go through a magical maze to prove their worth to get the Water Stars and in the process, each of the girls sacrifice something important to them. However, the real sacrifice comes from Musa when she gives up the chance to be with her mother again. Although Musa was not reunited with her mother, she is assured that her mother will always and forever live inside her heart.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnGemma DonatiKeke PalmerThe Specialists learn of the Wizards' evil plan to trap the earth fairies forever. They rush to Tir Nan Og but the Wizards have beat them there. Nabu saves the day - but sadly, loses his life in the process.The Death of Nabu
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnAmy GrossAlejandra ReynosoThe Winx have the final Gift of Destiny, which allows them to save one life of the fallen. Unfortunately, the Wizards' ruin their only chance at saving Nabu. Aisha is now driven to vengeance but Morgana is cleared of it.The Winx and Specialists deal with their grief and sadness over the loss of Nabu in the aftermath of his heroic sacrifice
- DirectorJames Whitmore Jr.StarsChris O'DonnellPeter CamborDaniela RuahDom shows up as a prisoner on a jihadist website; the OSP team swing into action; Sam sees his friend Moe; a runner provides a lead to a wealthy source of funds for terrorism; Dom escapes with help, and Sam finds him but not soon enough.The team manages to finally track down kidnapped rookie NCIS Special Agent, Dominic Vail. However, during the rescue mission to save him, Dom is tragically killed when he sacrifices himself to save Sam. Everyone is left completely devastated by Dom’s tragic death.
- DirectorSteven DePaulStarsChris O'DonnellPeter CamborDaniela RuahAt the Van Nuys Airport, while two boys watch and record flight ops, a bizjet arrives with a prisoner, a shoot-out occurs, and the prisoner (the leader of the TaJ) vanishes; G and company get him, and G figures out the rest of the story.In the aftermath of the previous episode, everyone is still having trouble dealing with the recent loss of Dominic Vail. Sam blames himself for Dom’s death, Kensi begins seeing Nate and Hetty attempts to resign.
- 2009–201742mTV-148.8 (1.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorChris GrismerStarsNina DobrevPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderIn the aftermath of Jo and Alaric's wedding, an unexpected, and definitely uninvited guest shows up, putting Elena's life in jeopardy. Despite Matt's attempt to leave town to save himself, Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after finding herself on the receiving end of a twisted plan.
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimMcGarrett and Catherine go in a secret mission to North Korea to find the body of one of McGarrett's fallen SEAL buddies.This episode focuses on Steve and Catherine going to retrieve the body of Steve's deceased best friend, Freddie Hart.
- DirectorSteve BoyumStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimFive-0 discovers the body of a missing 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped 10 years earlier, and soon learn that the captors may already have a new victim. Meanwhile, Kono suspects that her boyfriend is keeping secrets from her.Five-0 come across a cold case where a young girl who has been missing for years turns up dead. Five-0 track down the kidnappers when they learn they have abducted another girl and the case hits especially close to Danny.
- DirectorBryan SpicerStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimMcGarrett meets an old acquaintance of his father's at his gravesite, which prompts him to investigate an old case his father was working on just before his death.Steve meets Ellie Clayton, a close friend to his deceased father, John McGarrett. Steve learns of Ellie's past, including the unsolved case of the murder of Ellie's own father. Steve is determined to finally find the killer and get justice for Ellie.
- DirectorRichard J. LewisStarsWilliam PetersenMarg HelgenbergerGary DourdanCSIs past and present come together at the news of Warrick's death. But will Warrick's real killer successfully frame another police officer for his murder?Warrick is tragically murdered in the season nine premiere as he dies in Grissom’s arms. The episode deals with everyone struggling to cope with Warrick’s death and are determined to bring down the man responsible. The ending is especially sad during Grissom’s eulogy at Warrick’s funeral.
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerCSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a coma, nine months after he was hit by lightning, and discovers he has superhuman speed.In the series premiere it deals with Barry gaining his powers and focuses on his life. There are flashbacks to his childhood when his mother is tragically murdered and his innocent father is arrested for the crime. The saddest yet sweetest moment is at the end of the episode when Barry goes to visit his father in jail.
- DirectorMillicent SheltonStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerHarrison, Cisco and Barry travel to Earth-2 to save Harrison's daughter. Barry assumes the role of his doppelganger, who's married to Iris. He then encounters alternate-Caitlin and alternate-Ronnie, who are Zoom's agents.Barry travels to Earth-Two and takes on the identity of his doppelgänger. When he and Earth-Two Iris arrive back home, he discovers his mother is still alive in the second universe. He calls his mother and tearfully talks to her one last time.
- DirectorDermott DownsStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerWith the Particle Accelerator back online, Barry can go back in time to stop Eobard Thawne on the night of his mother's murder fifteen years ago.In the season one finale, Barry travels back in time, attempting to prevent his mother’s death, but discovers another timeline version of himself, who tells Barry not to mess with the timeline. Barry says a tearful goodbye to his mother as she dies in his arms.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerIris volunteers to act as the bait in a plan to trap Girder in S.T.A.R. Labs; Barry struggles to go back to his old life.When Barry becomes trapped in the Speed-Force, it takes on the form of Barry’s mother, Nora Allen who helps Barry to finally come to terms and accept his mother’s death.
- 2002–200844mTV-Y79.0 (257)TV EpisodeStarsBen DiskinRic StonebackLauren Tom"Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S." (It's Now The Extra Really Very Interesting End Wrap-up Story) In a series of interviews with the KND after they're all grown up, the former operatives are temporarily brought out of their decommissioned haze to discuss what happened during their very last mission with Numbuh one - where he disappeared and was never heard from again! It all started with a routine mission to get the Delightful Children's birthday cake, but when a mysterious boy steals it instead, he makes it available to whoever wants it, IF they can solve his 'simple' scavenger hunt first. Soon it's a mad, mad, mad, mad chase around the world as the KND, their friends, and virtually all of their enemies compete to win the yummiest cake ever while Nigel Uno is faced with the most difficult choice of his life: the KND or his friends, and the answer is out of this world.Numbuh 1 says goodbye to his friends after he is recruited to join the Galactic Kids Next Door.
- DirectorMichael ChangStarsLacey ChabertJesse McCartneyStephanie LemelinWhen Earth's 5 most powerful sorcerers make all the adults on the planet disappear, it's up to the Team, Zatanna, and Billy Batson to stop them.In order to save his daughter, Zatara sacrifices himself to become the new Doctor Fate.
- DirectorDoug MurphyStarsLogan GroveDanica McKellarNolan NorthThe team of Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange are sent to the planet Rann.While on a mission to the planet Rann, Beast Boy comes across an area that reminds him of his mother’s death.
- DirectorTim DivarStarsTim CurryStephanie LemelinYuri LowenthalArtemis returns to the team to protect an important satellite launch.In this episode we finally get to learn the full details on why Miss Martian and Superboy broke up, revealing Conner broke up with M'gann over how she has been abusing her powers. However, the real reason is because she attempted to erase Superboy’s memories, resulting in Superboy feeling immensely betrayed by her actions that lead to their break up. When Conner begins express how deeply hurt he still is by her actions it’s a heavily emotional scene for them, showing they both still haven’t gotten over their break up.
- DirectorDoug MurphyStarsCameron BowenTim CurryMiguel FerrerWhen the earth is threatened by the Reach, the team must team up with Lex Luthor and fight the reach with out the Justice League.The Death of Kid Flash (Wally West)
- DirectorVinton HeuckStarsTroy BakerLacey ChabertZehra FazalWhile Jefferson, Connor and Artemis find homes for their Markovian strays, Dick assembles a new squad and hits the road - but may not survive the trip.In this episode it’s revealed that Nabu grants Zatara one hour of freedom every year so he can be with Zatanna until he must become Doctor Fate again. Zatanna and her father share a heavily heartfelt and tearful goodbye until they can meet again next year. Zatanna breaks down into tears with Artemis comforting her.
- 2016–2018TV-G6.5 (366)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael ChangStarsKimberly BrooksRhys DarbyJosh KeatonVoltron and Honerva come together at the source of all realities in the ultimate battle between good and evil for the survival of the universe.
- DirectorJohn TracyStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierDuring his visit to San Francisco, Jesse's beloved grandfather, Papouli, dies in his sleep. Jesse and Michelle are both devastated as they try to come to terms with his death.It’s a sad episode for the Tanner family when Jesse’s beloved Papouli dies suddenly when he comes to visit the family. The rest of the episode deals with the family mourning their loss, especially Jesse and Michelle.
- DirectorBill FosterStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierStephanie drives Joey's prized classic car into the house when she is left unsupervised.When Stephanie plays in Joey’s new car, she accidentally drives the car into the kitchen. Afraid of how everyone will react, Stephanie runs away, but stops by to say goodbye to Becky who begins to learn some of the details about what happened. When Jesse arrives to speak with Becky, he learns the truth about what happened and brings Stephanie back to the house. When Danny and Stephanie finally talk, Stephanie believes she will be punished for life and her father won’t love her anymore, but Danny reassures her that he will always love her and the episode ends with a heartfelt hug.
- 2016–202242mTV-148.9 (3.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorGregory SmithStarsVictor GarberBrandon RouthCaity LotzThe gang comes together for Barry and Iris's wedding, but the ceremony is crashed by villains from Earth-X.
- DirectorKaren HydendahlStarsDana DonlanEmily HernandezBianca HeywardDealing with loss.
- DirectorJoel ZwickStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierWhen Danny Tanner's wife Pamela is killed in an auto accident, he finds himself left all alone to raise his three daughters: D.J., Stephanie, and baby Michelle. Fortunately Danny's hair-obsessed, rock-star brother in-law Jesse Cochran, along with Danny's flamboyant, cartoon loving friend Joey Gladstone, move in to help Danny raise his girls. On the first day, D.J. runs away, and Jesse and Joey find extreme difficulty and anxiety in changing Michelle.
- DirectorTom SmithStarsJaleel WhiteMaurice LaMarcheGarry ChalkThe history of the Underground is told in detail, from the fall of Mobotropolis to the rise of Robotnik.
- DirectorTom SmithStarsJaleel WhiteMaurice LaMarcheGarry ChalkThe Oracle advises the Hedgehogs to undertake a mission which could reveal answers about their future.
- DirectorMarc BoréalFrancois HemmenDaniel SarrietStarsMaurice LaMarcheGarry ChalkGail WebsterOn a mission in a distant sector of Robotropolis, the Hedgehogs are informed that freedom fighters have disappeared and are going to be robotisized.
- DirectorJames TuckerStarsPhil LaMarrJason MarsdenJohn ChoEverything happening to Virgil reminds him of how much he misses his deceased mother, Jean. Virgil must deal with his feelings of loss as he tangles with Tantrum, a repressed student whose outbursts of anger turn him into a massive being of brute force.
- DirectorDavid ChlystekStarsPhil LaMarrJason MarsdenKevin Michael RichardsonIn the midst of the holiday season Virgil's eyes are opened to the homeless population in Dakota who need help and care; especially one bang-baby with PTSD that cause her powers of winter weather to act up.
- StarsPhil LaMarrJason MarsdenAlfre WoodardStatic and Gear meet Timezone, a girl with the power to travel through time. Static conceives a plan to travel back five years to the riots in which his mother died.
- DirectorToni VianNorton VirgienSheldon ArnstStarsChristine CavanaughElizabeth DailyKath SoucieIt's Mother's Day and Chuckie learns that just because his mother is gone doesn't mean she won't always be with him.Chuckie's mother is finally introduced and it's sadly revealed she died not long after Chuckie was born.
- DirectorMichael SchultzStarsAlyssa MilanoRose McGowanHolly Marie CombsPiper and Phoebe are faced with the loss of Prue, whilst The Source discovers why the Power of Three has not been severed by Prue's death.
- DirectorMel DamskiStarsAlyssa MilanoRose McGowanHolly Marie CombsThe Power of 3 has been destroyed. Prue is dead, but while Piper and Phoebe mourn and Cole is confronted by two demonic bounty hunters a young girl finds herself drawn to the Halliwells.
- DirectorJames L. ConwayStarsAlyssa MilanoRose McGowanHolly Marie CombsLeo takes Paige back in time to relive the events leading up to the car accident which killed her adoptive parents. Meanwhile two outlaw ghosts from the 1950's possess Phoebe and Cole.
- 1996– 25mTV-147.6 (309)TV EpisodeDirectorKenji KodamaStarsYuri AmanoElise BaughmanChristopher BevinsPop diva Yoko Okino is being stalked and she's come to star-struck Richard Moore's doorstep for help! Luckily for all involved, Conan is on the job, too.Rachel is worried sick about Jimmy since his disappearance as he has been missing for one whole week with no information on his whereabouts. By the end of the episode, Jimmy finally calls Rachel with his real voice using the voice-changing bowtie, telling her he is working on a new case and will be gone for some time.
- DirectorKenji KodamaStarsGreg AyresChafûrinHuyen ChiA dog named Jack kills a college student, shocking the dog's owner and Conan as well! Conan's known the pooch forever, and if he doesn't get to the bottom of the attack, Jack will be put to sleep!A beloved dog that Jimmy has known since childhood attacked someone, resulting in a death. Jimmy attempts to find out the cause, learning Jack’s owner had trained him to attack the young man as revenge for bullying his son that ultimately led to his suicide years prior.
- DirectorKenji KodamaStarsBob CarterHuyen ChiDameon ClarkeWhen a pretty girl hires Detective Moore to help her find an old flame, Conan finds out that the man she is looking for was responsible for the death of her fiancé.A young woman named Nora, goes to Richard intending to track down a man she met previously, apparently having romantic feelings for him. However, as Jimmy investigates further, he discovers that Nora is after the man seeking revenge as he caused a car accident that ultimately led to the death of her fiancé, Terry.
- DirectorKenji KodamaStarsLaura BaileyDoug BurksChafûrinA rock star about to go solo is poisoned at a karaoke bar, and the prime suspects are his soon-to-be former band members. As Conan investigates, he discovers that a terrible tragedy is behind the murder.During the episode, Jimmy "returns" and solves a murder case at a karaoke bar. He and Rachel share a moment at his house together in the dark as Rachel cries, happy to see Jimmy again.
- DirectorJerry LevineStarsGary SiniseSela WardCarmine GiovinazzoA police officer is killed during a robbery, but is a gunshot victim in police custody a reluctant eyewitness or one of the robbers?An off-duty police officer is killed and everyone from his family to friends mourn their loss of a fellow officer, father and friend.
- DirectorRob CornStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersAs Meredith, Cristina, Derek, Mark, Lexie, and Arizona face the aftermath of their accident, the doctors back at the hospital face the future that seems to be taking them all in different directions.Meredith, Derek, Cristina, Arizona, Mark and Lexie are involved in a plane crash. Everyone is injured, but unfortunately Lexie is crushed under apart of the plane, suffering the most serious injuries of all. Lexie dies, but not before Mark declares his love for her.
- DirectorRob CornStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersMonths after the plane crash, the doctors at Seattle continue to try and find a new sense of normalcy. With a new set of interns to put through the ringer, the new fellows and attendings get used to their roles while Cristina adjusts to her new life in Minnesota. But the life of one doctor hangs in the balance and it's clear that Seattle Grace Mercy West is not the same.In the season nine premiere following the events of the season eight finale, Mark succumbs to the injuries he received from the plane crash and dies with Derek and Callie by his side.
- DirectorChris HaydenStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonJackson struggles to understand April's decision; Ben & Bailey discuss their future; a patient revisits Callie; Amelia tries to deal with her past.The death of Derek Shepherd
- DirectorChris HaydenStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonMonths after Derek's funeral, Amelia struggles with her emotions; April plans on returning; and a part of Derek continues to grow in Meredith's life.The doctors deal with the aftermath of the death of Derek Shepherd
- DirectorRob CornStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonAs the doctors continue to tackle an unfathomable crisis, they are reminded of what is important and brought closer together.
- DirectorChris LongStarsAlyssa MilanoRose McGowanHolly Marie CombsPaige takes the Book of Shadows into her work to cast spells which help her co-workers.
- DirectorDermott DownsStarsJoe MantegnaPaget BrewsterShemar MooreA boy named Angel is found wandering in the desert, and when another boy turns up missing, the BAU searches for the kidnapper.
- 2002–200823mTV-Y78.8 (109)TV EpisodeStarsDee Bradley BakerBen DiskinJennifer HaleIn "Operation: M.A.U.R.I.C.E. (Mature Agent Undergoes Reprogramming Into Childhood's Enemy)", an operate named Maurice is decommissioned from the Kids Next Door after he attains the age of 13. He has been working on a cure for chicken pox. The one who is saddened the most by his departure is Numbuh 5, so she suggests that they keep an eye on him so that the teenagers don't recruit him.
- 2010–202022mTV-Y9.5 (864)TV EpisodeDirectorDenny LuMike MyhreJim MillerStarsAshleigh BallMichelle CreberPeter NewApplejack and her siblings discover a few surprises when they set out to unravel the mystery of the feud between the Apple and Pear families.The love story of Applejack's deceased parents
- DirectorDavid BarrettStarsDonnie WahlbergBridget MoynahanWill EstesAfter someone breaks into Luis Delgado's home and kills his wife, Luis and Danny team up to take down the vicious murderer who may also be responsible for Linda's death; Frank finally meets Eddie's mother; Jamie and Erin are at odds.
- DirectorJulie PlecStarsPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderKat GrahamWith the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.The Death of Stefan Salvatore and the Return of Elena Gilbert
- 2000–200425mNot Rated7.3 (69)TV EpisodeDirectorYasunao AokiTatsuya IshiharaStarsKappei YamaguchiSatsuki YukinoKumiko WatanabeThe demon exterminator's village is Sango and Kohaku's hometown. Kirara visits it by herself and fondly remembers the days when she played with Sango and Kohaku.Kohaku returns to the Demon Slayer's village and reflects on his and Sango's happy past. He has the chance to be reunited with Sango, but he forces himself not to see her, sadly separating the siblings once again.
- DirectorYasunao AokiStarsKappei YamaguchiSatsuki YukinoKumiko WatanabeKanta is an otter demon child. His father's head was taken by Hakudoshi, and he is looking for his father's body. Unfortunately, villagers have hunted down his father's body. Inuyasha and the gang rush on over with Kanta, and are surprised when they see Sesshomaru on the scene.
- DirectorNeill FearnleyStarsErin KrakowPascale HuttonJack WagnerThe people of Hope Valley unite to help one of their own deal with a crushing loss.
- DirectorSam HillStarsDavid CarusoEmily ProcterJonathan TogoA CSI is killed by professor Starling's gas attack in the crime lab, but the ensuing investigation proves that he had an accomplice in the attack.
- 2008–201123mTV-Y77.5 (170)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael ChangStarsDiedrich BaderDee Bradley BakerClancy BrownBatman and Detective Chimp work together to foil Falseface. Later, Batman and the Justice Society of America face off with Per Degaton.
- StarsEmily BauerTyler BunchEmily CramerA visit to Hapu's farm envelops our heroes in an experience they will never forget
- DirectorKevin Rodney SullivanStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonAs the hospital deals with Meredith's trauma, Callie and Maggie perform a risky, experimental surgery on Alex's 15-year-old patient against his professional opinion. Meanwhile, Owen and Nathan are still at odds with each other, and Maggie and Andrew's relationship continues to develop.
- DirectorRobb PrattElliot M. BourStarsAimee CarreroChristian LanzJoseph HaroOn the eve of Carnaval, Elena falls into the well of crystals transforming and enhancing her magical abilities. With the help of Elena's new magic, Estaban's secret is exposed!
- DirectorFrançois VelleStarsEmily DeschanelDavid BoreanazMichaela ConlinBrennan, intrigued by Phil Jackson's management style, pulls all her interns together as a team for a project worthy of the basketball coach's philosophy. She charges them with identifying remains that have been determined unidentifiable. For the team, however, it turns out that naming the bodies may be the easiest part of their task when one of them is from 9/11 and they must decide if he is a victim or perpetrator.
- DirectorTessa BlakeStarsJaina Lee OrtizJason GeorgeBoris KodjoeThe crew gathers to face the outcome of a life-threatening situation, and Andy and Ben respond to a man impaled by a chandelier, Station 19 is called upon to organize shipments of supplies and assist with wildfires in Los Angeles.
- DirectorDebbie AllenStarsEllen PompeoJustin ChambersChandra WilsonBailey and Ben face a huge, life-altering decision, while Meredith and several of the doctors reflect on the past.
- DirectorVinton HeuckStarsLogan BrowningNick ChinlundZehra FazalArtemis Crock's life is interrupted by devastating news - just as multiple Shadows fall across her path.The aftermath of the death of Superboy and how Artemis is struggling with her grief over the loss of another friend.
- DirectorVinton HeuckStarsRobbie DaymondZehra FazalPhil LaMarrThe nations beneath the waves meet for their annual conference in Poseidonis, and Ocean Master launches an attack which is thwarted by a mysterious stranger. Violet meets with Gabrielle's mother to seek answers about Islam, while Connor find himself alive...or is he?Kaldur is struggling with his grief in the wake of Superboy's death.
- DirectorVinton HeuckStarsDee Bradley BakerDenise BoutteGreg CipesRocket learns that nothing stays buried forever.During the conference, everyone takes a moment to mourn the loss of Superboy (Conner Kent) and during this same time, Garfield attends therapy with Dinah to deal with his grief over Conner's death and finally admits he feels personally and solely responsible for the deaths of all his friends and family over the years.
- 2016–202142mTV-148.1 (626)TV EpisodeDirectorEricson CoreStarsLucas TillTristin MaysJustin HiresUsing a cryptic postcard as their only clue, Mac and the team must solve a fallen friend's final case and bring him justiceThe Death of Jack Dalton and how the Phoenix team are determined to seek justice and avenge his death while dealing with their grief, especially Mac and Riley.