The essential episodes of Doom Patrol
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Doom Patrol — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The reluctant heroes of the Doom Patrol – Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman and Crazy Jane face the threat of Mr. Nobody, who’s after The Chief.
- 02
The Doom Patrol set out for Paraguay where they discover the Nazi doctor who created Mr. Nobody and the connection between The Chief and the two villains.
- 03
With the Apocalypse in full swing, the Doom Patrol must work with an unlikely ally – and a very special pug – to stop the end of the world.
- 04
Jane, Larry and Rita visit a school where the original Doom Patrol has retired. Meanwhile, Cliff & Vic bond over their mutual “father issues.”
- 05
After a violent outburst from Cliff, the team engages in some self-led group therapy – leading to some growth within the group as they are knit closer together.
- 06
Jane retreats into The Underground, a treacherous place deep within her own mindspace, where she encounters her many personas and dark traumas of her past.
- 07
With Vic captured and held at the Ant Farm, his father hatches a plan with the rest of the Doom Patrol to break him out. Naturally, things go awry.
- 08
The Doom Patrol tries to restore the memories and abilities of Flex Mentallo, while Rita confronts her self-doubt and Larry realizes how tied he is to the Negative Spirit.
- 09
The Doom Patrol enter the Nobodyverse to save the Chief.
- 10
Dorothy finds a friend in Baby Doll, while Vic looks to win Roni back. With Rita’s help, Larry finally tries to break the ice with his family.
- 11
While Jane sets out to prove her worth in The Underground, Cliff goes into “dad” mode and Niles devotes a day to Dorothy, who’s finally growing up.
- 12
After waking up in the tunnel of souls, the Doom Patrol must confront their own personal purgatories. Back at the manor, Dorothy and Larry consult a highly specialized detective agency to help reach their friends.
- 13
As Jane ropes Cliff into longevity-hunting, Vic and Deric search for Larry, and Rouge tries to sway Rita into joining her on a trip to Orqwith.
- 14
As Dorothy and Casey team up for a new mission, the Doom Patrol's pursuit of Immortus leads them to a superhero parade.
- 15
After returning to Cloverton, the Doom Patrol gather for a final mission one that proves to be unlike any they've had before.
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