TV Show Finales, Ranked
Final episodes of TV shows, either planned as the show's finale or intended as open-ended finales in case the show didn't get picked up for another season that ended up airing as finales.
Some sense of closure is needed to count for the list.
Also, a show being revived doesn't undo a finale's finale status.
As well as rating the episode individually, I've also included star rating out of 5 as to how well it serves as an ending for the series.
Some sense of closure is needed to count for the list.
Also, a show being revived doesn't undo a finale's finale status.
As well as rating the episode individually, I've also included star rating out of 5 as to how well it serves as an ending for the series.
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- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioProfessor Farnsworth invents a button that can take a person 10 seconds back in time, inadvertently causing major consequences.10/10
***** - 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...10/10
***** - DirectorJohn FortenberryStarsJason BatemanPortia de RossiWill ArnettAfter returning home from Iraq, George Sr. is finally cleared of all charges, and Michael is relieved to be the head of a successful company for a change. The real brains behind the madness is revealed, and just as the family begins to celebrate their victory, a whole new set of problems emerge.10/10
***** - 2009–201527mTV-Y9.4 (6.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorRob SchrabStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAs their sixth year at Greendale draws to a close, Abed asks everyone to imagine pitching a TV show about what they would do in season seven.10/10
***** - DirectorBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can get robot hands to play the holophoner and impress Leela. In a twist of fate, Fry trades hands with the Robot Devil and writes a masterpiece opera about Leela. However, the Robot Devil has evil plans of his own.10/10
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(Served as the show's finale after its first cancellation, prior to revival). - 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
***** - DirectorPeter GouldStarsBob OdenkirkJonathan BanksRhea SeehornRevelations. Regrets. RICO violations. Jimmy's worlds - and identities - converge in one final showdown.9.5/10
***** - DirectorRick JacobsonStarsBruce CampbellRay SantiagoDana DeLorenzoElk Grove undergoes a major battle that takes place on the streets, Ash rides high in a military tank, speeding across shaky, post-apocalyptic Elk Grove. Ash fights the biggest battle of them all - a sixty foot tall Kandarian demon.9.5/10
**** - DirectorJohan RenckStarsDouggie McMeekinJamie SivesMichael SochaValery, Boris and Ulana risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.9/10
***** - 1994–199546mTV-148.2 (293)TV EpisodeDirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsSteve CooganRebecca FrontKevin EldonAlan presents a one-off Christmas edition of "Knowing Me, Knowing You".9/10
***** - DirectorKen KwapisStarsRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiJenna FischerOne year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.9/10
***** - DirectorEdgar WrightStarsSimon PeggJessica HynesKaty CarmichaelTim, Daisy, Mike, and Brian go into panic mode and try to find Marsha to get her to come back after they find out that she's selling the house. Sophie is offered a job at Marvel Comics in Seattle, and decides to take it. And, with the future of her current living situation looking bleak, Daisy decides to head back home to work at a local newspaper. After executing a "bloody spectacular" plan, the guys succeed in getting Marsha to come home. But, Daisy doesn't know that. Tim decides to rush to the train station to get Daisy, while Mike is tasked with taking Sophie to the airport, not giving Tim a chance to say goodbye. Everyone ends up happy in the end.9/10
**** - DirectorDewi HumphreysStarsJulia DavisRalph BrownAngus DeaytonDon confesses his love for Sue; Jill falls over the edge of the cliff.8.5/10
***** - DirectorBill HaderStarsBill HaderStephen RootSarah GoldbergBarry, having received a call from NoHo Hank, leaves to go save his family from his grasp. Barry then is confronted with a choice as he learns Mr. Cousineau is blamed for the death of Janice.8.5/10
***** - DirectorNathan FielderStarsNathan FielderWilliam HeathCornelius LaddNathan attempts to help a Bill Gates impersonator reunite with his long-lost love.8/10
***** - DirectorHarry BradbeerStarsPhoebe Waller-BridgeOlivia ColmanAndrew ScottAs the wedding draws nearer, the relationship between Fleabag and the Priest becomes more intense - but how will it be resolved?8/10
**** - DirectorLinwood BoomerStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonHaving been denied a very lucrative job in a software company, Malcolm accepts the vision his parents have for him. The first US president that will actually keep in mind the best interests of poor people like his own family.8/10
**** - DirectorKyoung Hee LimStarsMike JudgeKathy NajimyPamela AdlonHank is thankful to have something in common with Bobby after his knowledge of beef earns him a spot on a college team bound for the state championships.8/10
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(Although it wasn't the last episode of the series, it was produced as a finale and was the last episode to air on Fox. The other episodes that aired afterwards were merely holdovers that hadn't aired by the time that Fox decided to stop airing the show). - DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisAshley JensenStephen MerchantAndy is unhappy with the fame he has achieved. When a new agent approaches him, Andy fires Darren and quits 'When The Whistle Blows'. Meanwhile, Maggie has hit rock bottom, having given up working as an extra and living in a tiny, dismal flat. Andy however is too self obsessed to notice Maggie's plight.8/10
***** - DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantHaving admitted that he exploited his diminutive clients in the past, Warwick finally comes good for them before receiving a visit from 'Willow' co-star Val Kilmer, anxious to make a sequel. However, he tells Warwick that he must provide some of the funding, so Warwick persuades Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson to do a series of pub gigs to get the finance. They are a huge hit and at the investors' meeting Warwick secures his capital. Agents Gervais and Merchant are wary and ask Warwick to consider why a potential blockbuster needs private money while factions appear in the comeback trio, requiring the intervention of spiritual guide Bryan Medici. As Warwick realises that Val may well have cheated him, there is at least huge reassurance in the solidarity which now exists with his clients.8/10
**** - 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.8/10
**** - DirectorEd ByePaul JacksonStarsAdrian EdmondsonRik MayallNigel PlanerIt's the end of the term at College, and Vyvan, Rick, Mike and Neil are having a lazy summer holiday. But they end up getting evicted by Mr. Bolowski and decide to rob a bank, before making a getaway on a bus.8/10
*** - DirectorRichard LaxtonStarsRussell ToveySarah SolemaniRicky ChampAs the disco starts, Laura, drunk, miserable and more poisonous than ever following her discovery, is up for it with any man in sight and, when Steve turns down her proposition, she tells him that Becky has told Lee of her pregnancy because she really loves him, not Steve. Sneaky Lee is indeed out to steal Becky from Steve whilst Steve himself is asked by Paul whether he should stay with his awful wedded wife or run away with Graham and forfeit access to his daughter. Ultimately Paul makes his decision, Dan defends Shelly from bride's father Nigel's lustful advances and Becky gives Steve her news, assuring him that he is the only man for her.8/10
** - DirectorShane MeadowsStarsHelen BehanNeil BellPerry BensonLol & Woody continue to plan their wedding, with unwanted help from their parents. Harvey makes a discovery about Kelly, much to Gadgets dismay. Combo & Milky meet and discuss the past.8/10
**** - 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.8/10
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