Best Episodes Of For All Mankind
Best Episodes Of For All Mankind
(Overall Rating: ★ 8.1)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Discover the best and most memorable episodes of For All Mankind, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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The Grey
Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy. Season finale.
A City Upon a Hill
Ed handles a trespasser. Ellen and Deke chart a new course without Mission Control. Season finale.
Really enjoyed the show. The after-credits scene could set up an interesting season two.
Perestroika
Tensions on Earth and Mars come to a head.
Anyone get the feeling that this is what preceded the events in the Expanse?
Bent Bird
A crisis in space puts the Apollo 24 and 25 crews in peril.
An exceptional episode. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The scenes in orbit were j...
Stranger in a Strange Land
The Martian crew debates how to save the life of one of their own.
Holy shit! What in the name of Mother Russia just happened?!
Triage
The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.
Forget about World War III, it's now [spoiler]Space War I ![/spoiler]. Parallel missions about to...
Happy Valley
A surprise maneuver during the journey to Mars provokes desperate measures.
The series is absolutely on fire this season. It feels like they design the season arc's events so t...
Into the Abyss
Ed and the crew change Apollo 15’s landing site after lunar ice is detected.
Really like Wayne’s performance in this episode. It is such a authentic character.
Polaris
Nearly 10 years have passed. Danielle and Ed attend a celebration, where things take a terrifying turn.
Like the second season before it, the third season opener time jumps another decade. A jam packed mo...
Game Changer
A commercial spaceflight company makes an announcement. The choice over who’ll command the Mars mission leads to a shift in personnel.
#justiceforHarambe When a show consistently makes you root for it's characters, smile for the pro...
Rupture
NASA preps a Jamestown relief mission, while Karen waits for news at the hospital.
This episode was just heartbreaking. Amazingly acted, especially by Shantel VanSanten, but really ha...
Hi Bob
Ed, Gordo, and Danielle struggle with an extended Jamestown mission.
Seriously?! They tease those red lights in the last episode and all we get is a brief mention of the...
Seven Minutes of Terror
The race to land first on Mars brings together unexpected allies.
"They're going together! How inspiring." lmao
Brazil
Things start to go awry just as an important mission approaches a critical juncture.
Why would you plant a device like that to steal the video feed in the North Korean compound but leav...
Nixon's Women
Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.
Great episode! Made even better by the salty baby d*cks in the comments because there were some wome...
Rules of Engagement
A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.
This show is just so good. The scene with the Baldwins was just brilliantly acted. I have never seen...
Coming Home
Plans to leave Mars are complicated by an unforeseen issue.
wtffff that ending is a hell of an unforeseen twist, not sure how I feel about it tbh. Amazing episo...
Leningrad
Unlikely partnerships are formed at a high-stakes international conference.
This is one of the densest episodes, with tour-de-force performances all around. But Coral Peña as A...
All In
As NASA scrambles to prepare for the launch to Mars, Margo is confronted with a harsh personal reality.
Black hole sun! Black hole sun! This episode deserves a 10 just for that ending montage.
Crossing the Line
A group on Mars takes drastic measures. Margo grapples with a new assignment.
10 stars for the last 30 seconds of the episode. when we say thinking outside the box
Prime Crew
A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.
The butthurt comments here are hilarious; it's an **alternate history** show, and if they're crying ...
Every Little Thing
Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.
Strong start for the second season of this brilliant show. The time jump from season one will defini...
And Here's to You
Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.
Who would have imagined that bringing firearms to the moon would have any negative repercussions?! �...
The Sands of Ares
After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.
They sure do a lot of talking, arguing and fighting for being low on oxygen.
Home Again
A launchpad accident leads to delayed missions and FBI background checks.
Happy to see Karen put up the panther painting. That Margot scene was beautiful. Every system is cor...
Best-Laid Plans
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
Physics were wrong on that first shot. There should have been more angular momentum twisting him to ...
Don't Be Cruel
Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.
Ugh I’ve painfully seen the kiss with Karen and Danny coming the whole season. Glad it didn’t go any...
Glasnost
Eight years later, a new mission begins: Capture an asteroid. Aleida and Danielle are still haunted by events from the past.
Relatively low-key premiere compared to last season's opener, but still several solid set-ups for se...
Legacy
Plans are made with interplanetary ramifications. Ed begins working with an unexpected partner.
how did Margo get away from her two guards to meet a soviet defector in a remote parking lot?
Red Moon
NASA is in crisis as the Soviets land the first man on the moon in 1969, the beginning of an alternate history.
I have absolutely no idea what kind of story this show is going to tell after the pilot.
He Built the Saturn V
Director von Braun opposes President Nixon’s directive, with dire consequences.
Sorry, I'm totally bored after 2 episodes.
Pathfinder
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
This season figures out its non-space drama rhythm, not to mention intertwining it with engrossing s...
The Bear Hug
Miles tries to make ends meet. Margo finds herself pulled into a dangerous situation.
Whatever this show is REALLY about, it has all the elements that makes it a great watch. This episod...
Goldilocks
A discovery sends teams across Earth and Mars scrambling for answers.
[spoiler]Thank god Danny is gone for sure, but... did the dwindling food scenes before that scene me...
The Weight
Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
Finally, a Tracy episode! And that's two episodes in a row with weird scene between Karen and Dan...
Have a Nice Sol
New Helios employees arrive on Mars as NASA undergoes major changes.
Toby Kebbell's new character Miles Dale is a very intriguing storyline never explored but can only b...
House Divided
An accident on Mars strains relationships, while Miles embarks on a risky venture.
You know. This season. Boy the writing has taken a turn for the worse. A bumfuck nobody is allowed t...
The Bleeding Edge
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
Definitely the worst episode of the show so far. Gordo is not a sympathetic character and having an ...
Bring It Down
A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.
Oh sure, lets leave the unstable "destroyed a toy dog" guy in charge of the drill pressure thing, it...
New Eden
The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.
(I really gotta stop watching For All Mankind & The Orville back-to-back. There is such a thing ...
New Eden
The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.
(I really gotta stop watching For All Mankind & The Orville back-to-back. There is such a thing ...
Bring It Down
A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.
Oh sure, lets leave the unstable "destroyed a toy dog" guy in charge of the drill pressure thing, it...
The Bleeding Edge
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
Definitely the worst episode of the show so far. Gordo is not a sympathetic character and having an ...
The Weight
Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
Finally, a Tracy episode! And that's two episodes in a row with weird scene between Karen and Dan...
Have a Nice Sol
New Helios employees arrive on Mars as NASA undergoes major changes.
Toby Kebbell's new character Miles Dale is a very intriguing storyline never explored but can only b...
House Divided
An accident on Mars strains relationships, while Miles embarks on a risky venture.
You know. This season. Boy the writing has taken a turn for the worse. A bumfuck nobody is allowed t...
Goldilocks
A discovery sends teams across Earth and Mars scrambling for answers.
[spoiler]Thank god Danny is gone for sure, but... did the dwindling food scenes before that scene me...
Red Moon
NASA is in crisis as the Soviets land the first man on the moon in 1969, the beginning of an alternate history.
I have absolutely no idea what kind of story this show is going to tell after the pilot.
He Built the Saturn V
Director von Braun opposes President Nixon’s directive, with dire consequences.
Sorry, I'm totally bored after 2 episodes.
Pathfinder
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
This season figures out its non-space drama rhythm, not to mention intertwining it with engrossing s...
The Bear Hug
Miles tries to make ends meet. Margo finds herself pulled into a dangerous situation.
Whatever this show is REALLY about, it has all the elements that makes it a great watch. This episod...
Home Again
A launchpad accident leads to delayed missions and FBI background checks.
Happy to see Karen put up the panther painting. That Margot scene was beautiful. Every system is cor...
Best-Laid Plans
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
Physics were wrong on that first shot. There should have been more angular momentum twisting him to ...
Don't Be Cruel
Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.
Ugh I’ve painfully seen the kiss with Karen and Danny coming the whole season. Glad it didn’t go any...
Glasnost
Eight years later, a new mission begins: Capture an asteroid. Aleida and Danielle are still haunted by events from the past.
Relatively low-key premiere compared to last season's opener, but still several solid set-ups for se...
Legacy
Plans are made with interplanetary ramifications. Ed begins working with an unexpected partner.
how did Margo get away from her two guards to meet a soviet defector in a remote parking lot?
Prime Crew
A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.
The butthurt comments here are hilarious; it's an **alternate history** show, and if they're crying ...
Every Little Thing
Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.
Strong start for the second season of this brilliant show. The time jump from season one will defini...
And Here's to You
Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.
Who would have imagined that bringing firearms to the moon would have any negative repercussions?! �...
The Sands of Ares
After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.
They sure do a lot of talking, arguing and fighting for being low on oxygen.
All In
As NASA scrambles to prepare for the launch to Mars, Margo is confronted with a harsh personal reality.
Black hole sun! Black hole sun! This episode deserves a 10 just for that ending montage.
Crossing the Line
A group on Mars takes drastic measures. Margo grapples with a new assignment.
10 stars for the last 30 seconds of the episode. when we say thinking outside the box
Nixon's Women
Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.
Great episode! Made even better by the salty baby d*cks in the comments because there were some wome...
Rules of Engagement
A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.
This show is just so good. The scene with the Baldwins was just brilliantly acted. I have never seen...
Coming Home
Plans to leave Mars are complicated by an unforeseen issue.
wtffff that ending is a hell of an unforeseen twist, not sure how I feel about it tbh. Amazing episo...
Leningrad
Unlikely partnerships are formed at a high-stakes international conference.
This is one of the densest episodes, with tour-de-force performances all around. But Coral Peña as A...
Hi Bob
Ed, Gordo, and Danielle struggle with an extended Jamestown mission.
Seriously?! They tease those red lights in the last episode and all we get is a brief mention of the...
Seven Minutes of Terror
The race to land first on Mars brings together unexpected allies.
"They're going together! How inspiring." lmao
Brazil
Things start to go awry just as an important mission approaches a critical juncture.
Why would you plant a device like that to steal the video feed in the North Korean compound but leav...
Rupture
NASA preps a Jamestown relief mission, while Karen waits for news at the hospital.
This episode was just heartbreaking. Amazingly acted, especially by Shantel VanSanten, but really ha...
Polaris
Nearly 10 years have passed. Danielle and Ed attend a celebration, where things take a terrifying turn.
Like the second season before it, the third season opener time jumps another decade. A jam packed mo...
Game Changer
A commercial spaceflight company makes an announcement. The choice over who’ll command the Mars mission leads to a shift in personnel.
#justiceforHarambe When a show consistently makes you root for it's characters, smile for the pro...
Into the Abyss
Ed and the crew change Apollo 15’s landing site after lunar ice is detected.
Really like Wayne’s performance in this episode. It is such a authentic character.
Triage
The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.
Forget about World War III, it's now [spoiler]Space War I ![/spoiler]. Parallel missions about to...
Happy Valley
A surprise maneuver during the journey to Mars provokes desperate measures.
The series is absolutely on fire this season. It feels like they design the season arc's events so t...
Bent Bird
A crisis in space puts the Apollo 24 and 25 crews in peril.
An exceptional episode. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The scenes in orbit were j...
Stranger in a Strange Land
The Martian crew debates how to save the life of one of their own.
Holy shit! What in the name of Mother Russia just happened?!
A City Upon a Hill
Ed handles a trespasser. Ellen and Deke chart a new course without Mission Control. Season finale.
Really enjoyed the show. The after-credits scene could set up an interesting season two.
Perestroika
Tensions on Earth and Mars come to a head.
Anyone get the feeling that this is what preceded the events in the Expanse?
The Grey
Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy. Season finale.
Fantastic season finale. Had all the things I come to this show for. The action scenes in space were...
Red Moon
NASA is in crisis as the Soviets land the first man on the moon in 1969, the beginning of an alternate history.
I have absolutely no idea what kind of story this show is going to tell after the pilot.
He Built the Saturn V
Director von Braun opposes President Nixon’s directive, with dire consequences.
Sorry, I'm totally bored after 2 episodes.
Nixon's Women
Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.
Great episode! Made even better by the salty baby d*cks in the comments because there were some wome...
Prime Crew
A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.
The butthurt comments here are hilarious; it's an **alternate history** show, and if they're crying ...
Into the Abyss
Ed and the crew change Apollo 15’s landing site after lunar ice is detected.
Really like Wayne’s performance in this episode. It is such a authentic character.
Home Again
A launchpad accident leads to delayed missions and FBI background checks.
Happy to see Karen put up the panther painting. That Margot scene was beautiful. Every system is cor...
Hi Bob
Ed, Gordo, and Danielle struggle with an extended Jamestown mission.
Seriously?! They tease those red lights in the last episode and all we get is a brief mention of the...
Rupture
NASA preps a Jamestown relief mission, while Karen waits for news at the hospital.
This episode was just heartbreaking. Amazingly acted, especially by Shantel VanSanten, but really ha...
Bent Bird
A crisis in space puts the Apollo 24 and 25 crews in peril.
An exceptional episode. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The scenes in orbit were j...
A City Upon a Hill
Ed handles a trespasser. Ellen and Deke chart a new course without Mission Control. Season finale.
Really enjoyed the show. The after-credits scene could set up an interesting season two.
Every Little Thing
Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.
Strong start for the second season of this brilliant show. The time jump from season one will defini...
The Bleeding Edge
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.
Definitely the worst episode of the show so far. Gordo is not a sympathetic character and having an ...
Rules of Engagement
A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.
This show is just so good. The scene with the Baldwins was just brilliantly acted. I have never seen...
Pathfinder
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.
This season figures out its non-space drama rhythm, not to mention intertwining it with engrossing s...
The Weight
Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.
Finally, a Tracy episode! And that's two episodes in a row with weird scene between Karen and Dan...
Best-Laid Plans
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.
Physics were wrong on that first shot. There should have been more angular momentum twisting him to ...
Don't Be Cruel
Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.
Ugh I’ve painfully seen the kiss with Karen and Danny coming the whole season. Glad it didn’t go any...
And Here's to You
Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.
Who would have imagined that bringing firearms to the moon would have any negative repercussions?! �...
Triage
The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder mission plan.
Forget about World War III, it's now [spoiler]Space War I ![/spoiler]. Parallel missions about to...
The Grey
Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy. Season finale.
Fantastic season finale. Had all the things I come to this show for. The action scenes in space were...
Polaris
Nearly 10 years have passed. Danielle and Ed attend a celebration, where things take a terrifying turn.
Like the second season before it, the third season opener time jumps another decade. A jam packed mo...
Game Changer
A commercial spaceflight company makes an announcement. The choice over who’ll command the Mars mission leads to a shift in personnel.
#justiceforHarambe When a show consistently makes you root for it's characters, smile for the pro...
All In
As NASA scrambles to prepare for the launch to Mars, Margo is confronted with a harsh personal reality.
Black hole sun! Black hole sun! This episode deserves a 10 just for that ending montage.
Happy Valley
A surprise maneuver during the journey to Mars provokes desperate measures.
The series is absolutely on fire this season. It feels like they design the season arc's events so t...
Seven Minutes of Terror
The race to land first on Mars brings together unexpected allies.
"They're going together! How inspiring." lmao
New Eden
The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.
(I really gotta stop watching For All Mankind & The Orville back-to-back. There is such a thing ...
Bring It Down
A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.
Oh sure, lets leave the unstable "destroyed a toy dog" guy in charge of the drill pressure thing, it...
The Sands of Ares
After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.
They sure do a lot of talking, arguing and fighting for being low on oxygen.
Coming Home
Plans to leave Mars are complicated by an unforeseen issue.
wtffff that ending is a hell of an unforeseen twist, not sure how I feel about it tbh. Amazing episo...
Stranger in a Strange Land
The Martian crew debates how to save the life of one of their own.
Holy shit! What in the name of Mother Russia just happened?!
Glasnost
Eight years later, a new mission begins: Capture an asteroid. Aleida and Danielle are still haunted by events from the past.
Relatively low-key premiere compared to last season's opener, but still several solid set-ups for se...
Have a Nice Sol
New Helios employees arrive on Mars as NASA undergoes major changes.
Toby Kebbell's new character Miles Dale is a very intriguing storyline never explored but can only b...
The Bear Hug
Miles tries to make ends meet. Margo finds herself pulled into a dangerous situation.
Whatever this show is REALLY about, it has all the elements that makes it a great watch. This episod...
House Divided
An accident on Mars strains relationships, while Miles embarks on a risky venture.
You know. This season. Boy the writing has taken a turn for the worse. A bumfuck nobody is allowed t...
Goldilocks
A discovery sends teams across Earth and Mars scrambling for answers.
[spoiler]Thank god Danny is gone for sure, but... did the dwindling food scenes before that scene me...
Leningrad
Unlikely partnerships are formed at a high-stakes international conference.
This is one of the densest episodes, with tour-de-force performances all around. But Coral Peña as A...
Crossing the Line
A group on Mars takes drastic measures. Margo grapples with a new assignment.
10 stars for the last 30 seconds of the episode. when we say thinking outside the box
Legacy
Plans are made with interplanetary ramifications. Ed begins working with an unexpected partner.
how did Margo get away from her two guards to meet a soviet defector in a remote parking lot?
Brazil
Things start to go awry just as an important mission approaches a critical juncture.
Why would you plant a device like that to steal the video feed in the North Korean compound but leav...
Perestroika
Tensions on Earth and Mars come to a head.
Anyone get the feeling that this is what preceded the events in the Expanse?
| Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ★ 8.1 | 10 |
★ 8.9
A City Upon a Hill
|
★ 7.6
Red Moon
|
| 3 | ★ 8.0 | 10 |
★ 8.8
Stranger in a Strange Land
|
★ 7.0
New Eden
|
| 2 | ★ 7.9 | 10 |
★ 9.4
The Grey
|
★ 7.3
The Bleeding Edge
|
| 4 | ★ 7.8 | 10 |
★ 8.9
Perestroika
|
★ 7.4
Have a Nice Sol
|
Fantastic season finale. Had all the things I come to this show for. The action scenes in space were...