Marvel's Luke Cage poster
★ 7.2
Marvel's Luke Cage poster

Overall Rating

★ 7.2
S1 E4
#1
★ 8.3

Step in the Arena

As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.

S1 E7
#2
★ 8.3

Manifest

Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

S2 E10
#3
★ 8.3

The Main Ingredient

Danny Rand insists on helping Luke hunt for Bushmaster -- the Iron Fist way. Mariah sets out to reclaim her empire. Misty pursues a traitor.

S1 E2
#4
★ 8.1

Code of the Streets

Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.

S1 E3
#5
★ 8.1

Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

S1 E11
#6
★ 8.1

Now You're Mine

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

S1 E12
#7
★ 8.0

Soliloquy of Chaos

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

S2 E12
#8
★ 8.0

Can't Front on Me

Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.

S1 E6
#9
★ 7.9

Suckas Need Bodyguards

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

S1 E8
#10
★ 7.9

Blowin' Up the Spot

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

S2 E1
#1
★ 7.0

Soul Brother #1

As Luke adjusts to his growing fame and tries to shut down the flow of heroin branded with his name, someone from his past reaches out.

S2 E2
#2
★ 7.1

Straighten It Out

Luke tests out his abilities on the ballfield, Misty ruffles feathers at the precinct, and Mariah plans a reunion to boost her image.

S2 E4
#3
★ 7.1

I Get Physical

As footage of his fight with Bushmaster goes viral, Luke struggles with the aftereffects and follows a trail of clues to Tilda's shop.

S2 E3
#4
★ 7.2

Wig Out

Worried Luke is headed down a dark path, Claire pays a visit to his father. Bushmaster makes a bid for Mariah's guns.

S2 E8
#5
★ 7.3

If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right

While Shades, Mariah and Misty come to terms with the previous night's events, Bushmaster searches for a way to boost his strength.

S2 E5
#6
★ 7.4

All Souled Out

Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.

S2 E13
#7
★ 7.5

They Reminisce Over You

Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.

S1 E1
#8
★ 7.6

Moment of Truth

With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

S2 E7
#9
★ 7.6

On and On

Reeling from the showdown on the bridge, Luke teams up with Misty to find Piranha. The hunt for the snitch heats up. Bushmaster reveals his endgame.

S2 E9
#10
★ 7.6

For Pete's Sake

Hunkered down in a makeshift safe house, Luke and Misty butt heads over how to handle Mariah. Meanwhile, long-buried family secrets come to light.

S1 E1
★ 7.6

Moment of Truth

With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

S1 E2
★ 8.1

Code of the Streets

Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.

S1 E3
★ 8.1

Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

S1 E4
★ 8.3

Step in the Arena

As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.

S1 E5
★ 7.8

Just to Get a Rep

Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.

S1 E6
★ 7.9

Suckas Need Bodyguards

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

S1 E7
★ 8.3

Manifest

Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

S1 E8
★ 7.9

Blowin' Up the Spot

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

S1 E9
★ 7.7

DWYCK

With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.

S1 E10
★ 7.8

Take It Personal

Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

S1 E11
★ 8.1

Now You're Mine

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

S1 E12
★ 8.0

Soliloquy of Chaos

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

S1 E13
★ 7.7

You Know My Steez

With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.

S2 E1
★ 7.0

Soul Brother #1

As Luke adjusts to his growing fame and tries to shut down the flow of heroin branded with his name, someone from his past reaches out.

S2 E2
★ 7.1

Straighten It Out

Luke tests out his abilities on the ballfield, Misty ruffles feathers at the precinct, and Mariah plans a reunion to boost her image.

S2 E3
★ 7.2

Wig Out

Worried Luke is headed down a dark path, Claire pays a visit to his father. Bushmaster makes a bid for Mariah's guns.

S2 E4
★ 7.1

I Get Physical

As footage of his fight with Bushmaster goes viral, Luke struggles with the aftereffects and follows a trail of clues to Tilda's shop.

S2 E5
★ 7.4

All Souled Out

Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.

S2 E6
★ 7.7

The Basement

As a wave of violence rocks Harlem, everyone races to connect the dots between Piranha, Mariah, Bushmaster and the grisly find at the clinic.

S2 E7
★ 7.6

On and On

Reeling from the showdown on the bridge, Luke teams up with Misty to find Piranha. The hunt for the snitch heats up. Bushmaster reveals his endgame.

S2 E8
★ 7.3

If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right

While Shades, Mariah and Misty come to terms with the previous night's events, Bushmaster searches for a way to boost his strength.

S2 E9
★ 7.6

For Pete's Sake

Hunkered down in a makeshift safe house, Luke and Misty butt heads over how to handle Mariah. Meanwhile, long-buried family secrets come to light.

S2 E10
★ 8.3

The Main Ingredient

Danny Rand insists on helping Luke hunt for Bushmaster -- the Iron Fist way. Mariah sets out to reclaim her empire. Misty pursues a traitor.

S2 E11
★ 7.6

The Creator

Shaken by Mariah's latest act, Luke combs the city for a witness. Flashbacks reveal a fateful encounter between the Stokes and McIver families.

S2 E12
★ 8.0

Can't Front on Me

Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.

S2 E13
★ 7.5

They Reminisce Over You

Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
1 ★ 7.9 13
★ 8.3 Step in the Arena
★ 7.6 Moment of Truth
2 ★ 7.5 13
★ 8.3 The Main Ingredient
★ 7.0 Soul Brother #1