What are the best TV episodes of the year? It's a question you might have after checking out our list of the 25 Best TV Shows of 2025. Because even the very best shows have their ups and downs, their highs and their lows, while a so-so season can be elevated by a single standout hour.
The only challenge in coming up with this list was whittling it down to a top 5. And we couldn't even do that, so below you'll find a top 6 covering shows from across the year. Some may be obvious, but others have flown under the radar and deserve the spotlight. Some even work as completely standalone chapters, meaning you can experience the year's best TV, even if you don't want to spend multiple hours watching the preceding episodes.
