Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Underground, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.
A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament.
★ 8.7/10
(231 votes)
#2
Minty
S2:E6
Harriet Tubman reflects on a life lived with conviction, compassion, and courage
★ 8.6/10
(236 votes)
#3
Graves
S1:E8
Rosalee and Cato pose as free folks to get medicine after Noah got shot, while still being hunted by August and Jeremiah's posse. Sam is recaptured and returned to the plantation. Macon looks to rally his supporters.
★ 8.1/10
(286 votes)
#4
War Chest
S1:E2
A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world.
★ 8.1/10
(267 votes)
#5
The Lord's Day
S1:E3
The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
★ 8.1/10
(241 votes)
#6
Run & Gun
S1:E5
There's a $1000 bounty on all of the heads of the seven runaways, and August and his son are hot on their trail. The seven look to reach the train heading north. Pearly Mae is punished and Tom want information from her.
★ 8.1/10
(246 votes)
#7
Cradle
S1:E7
The runners take shelter in Indian territory. James is put to work in the cotton field. Elizabeth discovers Boo alone after she was separated from her father. August learns his wife broke out of the Asylum.
★ 8.0/10
(342 votes)
#8
The Macon 7
S1:E1
In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
★ 8.0/10
(230 votes)
#9
Troubled Water
S1:E6
The runners steal a floating barge and ride up river. August's chase takes him into Indian territory. Hawkes finds himself working with a posse to catch runaways within the area.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
#10
The White Whale
S1:E10
Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
★ 7.9/10
(106 votes)
#11
Soldier
S2:E10
The road to freedom is paved in blood.
★ 7.7/10
(239 votes)
#12
Black & Blue
S1:E9
Rosalee is captured and held at the smokehouse, prompting Noah and Cato to rescue her. John learns of Elizabeth's reckless actions involving Kyle.
★ 7.4/10
(173 votes)
#13
Contraband
S2:E1
The remaining members of the Macon 7 have made it North, but they've learned that freedom is not as simple as crossing a line.
★ 6.7/10
(139 votes)
#14
Things Unsaid
S2:E2
As Elizabeth struggles to regain her bearings following her husband's murder, Noah is being taken to his new owner as Rosalee and a group of runaways try to stay one step ahead of Patty Cannon.
★ 6.7/10
(136 votes)
#15
Nok Aaut
S2:E4
Cato and Noah must face the choices they've made to get where they are.
★ 6.4/10
(132 votes)
#16
Ache
S2:E3
Unbearable complications threaten to break both Ernestine and Rosalee's will to live.
★ 6.4/10
(109 votes)
#17
Citizen
S2:E9
Noah struggles with his new reality; Elizabeth lets fear take control.
★ 6.2/10
(128 votes)
#18
Whiteface
S2:E5
Cato tempts fate; Ernestine takes on a new apprentice.
★ 6.2/10
(121 votes)
#19
Auld Acquaintance
S2:E8
Noah struggles to devise a new plan; Ernestine forms an unlikely bond.
★ 5.6/10
(116 votes)
#20
28
S2:E7
Rosalee and Noah learn that family betrayal cuts the deepest.
★ 5.6/10
(116 votes)
#1
28
S2:E7
Rosalee and Noah learn that family betrayal cuts the deepest.
★ 6.2/10
(128 votes)
#2
Whiteface
S2:E5
Cato tempts fate; Ernestine takes on a new apprentice.
★ 6.2/10
(121 votes)
#3
Auld Acquaintance
S2:E8
Noah struggles to devise a new plan; Ernestine forms an unlikely bond.
★ 6.4/10
(132 votes)
#4
Ache
S2:E3
Unbearable complications threaten to break both Ernestine and Rosalee's will to live.
★ 6.4/10
(109 votes)
#5
Citizen
S2:E9
Noah struggles with his new reality; Elizabeth lets fear take control.
★ 6.7/10
(139 votes)
#6
Things Unsaid
S2:E2
As Elizabeth struggles to regain her bearings following her husband's murder, Noah is being taken to his new owner as Rosalee and a group of runaways try to stay one step ahead of Patty Cannon.
★ 6.7/10
(136 votes)
#7
Nok Aaut
S2:E4
Cato and Noah must face the choices they've made to get where they are.
★ 7.4/10
(173 votes)
#8
Contraband
S2:E1
The remaining members of the Macon 7 have made it North, but they've learned that freedom is not as simple as crossing a line.
★ 7.7/10
(239 votes)
#9
Black & Blue
S1:E9
Rosalee is captured and held at the smokehouse, prompting Noah and Cato to rescue her. John learns of Elizabeth's reckless actions involving Kyle.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
#10
The White Whale
S1:E10
Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
★ 7.9/10
(106 votes)
#11
Soldier
S2:E10
The road to freedom is paved in blood.
★ 8.0/10
(342 votes)
#12
The Macon 7
S1:E1
In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
★ 8.0/10
(230 votes)
#13
Troubled Water
S1:E6
The runners steal a floating barge and ride up river. August's chase takes him into Indian territory. Hawkes finds himself working with a posse to catch runaways within the area.
★ 8.1/10
(286 votes)
#14
War Chest
S1:E2
A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world.
★ 8.1/10
(267 votes)
#15
The Lord's Day
S1:E3
The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
★ 8.1/10
(241 votes)
#16
Run & Gun
S1:E5
There's a $1000 bounty on all of the heads of the seven runaways, and August and his son are hot on their trail. The seven look to reach the train heading north. Pearly Mae is punished and Tom want information from her.
★ 8.1/10
(246 votes)
#17
Cradle
S1:E7
The runners take shelter in Indian territory. James is put to work in the cotton field. Elizabeth discovers Boo alone after she was separated from her father. August learns his wife broke out of the Asylum.
★ 8.6/10
(236 votes)
#18
Graves
S1:E8
Rosalee and Cato pose as free folks to get medicine after Noah got shot, while still being hunted by August and Jeremiah's posse. Sam is recaptured and returned to the plantation. Macon looks to rally his supporters.
★ 8.7/10
(231 votes)
#19
Minty
S2:E6
Harriet Tubman reflects on a life lived with conviction, compassion, and courage
★ 8.9/10
(269 votes)
#20
Firefly
S1:E4
A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament.
★ 8.0/10
(342 votes)
The Macon 7
S1:E1
In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.
★ 8.1/10
(286 votes)
War Chest
S1:E2
A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world.
★ 8.1/10
(267 votes)
The Lord's Day
S1:E3
The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.
★ 8.9/10
(269 votes)
Firefly
S1:E4
A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament.
★ 8.1/10
(241 votes)
Run & Gun
S1:E5
There's a $1000 bounty on all of the heads of the seven runaways, and August and his son are hot on their trail. The seven look to reach the train heading north. Pearly Mae is punished and Tom want information from her.
★ 8.0/10
(230 votes)
Troubled Water
S1:E6
The runners steal a floating barge and ride up river. August's chase takes him into Indian territory. Hawkes finds himself working with a posse to catch runaways within the area.
★ 8.1/10
(246 votes)
Cradle
S1:E7
The runners take shelter in Indian territory. James is put to work in the cotton field. Elizabeth discovers Boo alone after she was separated from her father. August learns his wife broke out of the Asylum.
★ 8.6/10
(236 votes)
Graves
S1:E8
Rosalee and Cato pose as free folks to get medicine after Noah got shot, while still being hunted by August and Jeremiah's posse. Sam is recaptured and returned to the plantation. Macon looks to rally his supporters.
★ 7.7/10
(239 votes)
Black & Blue
S1:E9
Rosalee is captured and held at the smokehouse, prompting Noah and Cato to rescue her. John learns of Elizabeth's reckless actions involving Kyle.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
The White Whale
S1:E10
Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.
★ 7.4/10
(173 votes)
Contraband
S2:E1
The remaining members of the Macon 7 have made it North, but they've learned that freedom is not as simple as crossing a line.
★ 6.7/10
(139 votes)
Things Unsaid
S2:E2
As Elizabeth struggles to regain her bearings following her husband's murder, Noah is being taken to his new owner as Rosalee and a group of runaways try to stay one step ahead of Patty Cannon.
★ 6.4/10
(132 votes)
Ache
S2:E3
Unbearable complications threaten to break both Ernestine and Rosalee's will to live.
★ 6.7/10
(136 votes)
Nok Aaut
S2:E4
Cato and Noah must face the choices they've made to get where they are.
★ 6.2/10
(128 votes)
Whiteface
S2:E5
Cato tempts fate; Ernestine takes on a new apprentice.
★ 8.7/10
(231 votes)
Minty
S2:E6
Harriet Tubman reflects on a life lived with conviction, compassion, and courage
★ 5.6/10
(116 votes)
28
S2:E7
Rosalee and Noah learn that family betrayal cuts the deepest.
★ 6.2/10
(121 votes)
Auld Acquaintance
S2:E8
Noah struggles to devise a new plan; Ernestine forms an unlikely bond.
★ 6.4/10
(109 votes)
Citizen
S2:E9
Noah struggles with his new reality; Elizabeth lets fear take control.