The essential episodes of Felicity

Watch these 11 in order and you've got Felicity — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · September 29, 1998 · 1h

   Pilot5.0

   Felicity changes her college plans to follow her long-time crush to a New York school. There, she meets her quirky (and smitten) resident advisor, and her first friend.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · October 6, 1998 · 1h

   The Last Stand5.0

   When Felicity learns a male called the admissions office requesting a copy of her application essay, she assumes it was Ben---the subject of said essay---and sends him a copy. Meanwhile, the Porters pop up in New York again.

3. 03

   S04E14 · Top rated · April 3, 2002 · 1h

   Raising Arizona8.5

   Ben's struggles with Lauren to maintain contact put him and Felicity at risk, especially when she seeks solace from Noel. Noel, meanwhile, has relationship issues of his own, and Meghan and Javier compete for the same part.

4. 04

   S04E15 · Season 4 peak · April 10, 2002 · 1h

   The Paper Chase9.0

   Under stress, Felicity does the unthinkable, Noel and Sean have business conflicts, and Javier must make a decision about what to tell a friend.

5. 05

   S04E16 · Top rated · April 17, 2002 · 1h

   Ben Don't Leave8.5

   Felicity faces the hearing for her paper against a backdrop of stress as Lauren decides to leave early, and a car accident occurs. Meanwhile, Noel - spurred on by Sean - begins to doubt Zoe's interest in him.

6. 06

   S04E17 · Top rated · April 24, 2002 · 1h

   The Graduate8.5

   Felicity finds out whether she will graduate, and Ben makes a decision about his future. Noel and Sean have a career crisis, and Felicity's parents descend.

7. 07

   S04E18 · Top rated · May 1, 2002 · 1h

   Time Will Tell9.0

   The death of a friend sinks Felicity into a depression, and when she finds out Ben has been cheating on her she reevaluates the choices she has made.

8. 08

   S04E19 · Top rated · May 8, 2002 · 1h

   The Power of the Ex8.5

   Felicity's choices affect everyone, and someone unexpected re-enters Noel's life.

9. 09

   S04E20 · Top rated · May 15, 2002 · 1h

   Spin the Bottle8.0

   Ben challenges Felicity on her decision to leave him, Noel and Felicity decide to move in together, and Julie visits, creating havoc.

10. 10

    S04E21 · Top rated · May 22, 2002 · 1h

    Felicity Interrupted9.0

    Concerned for Felicity's sanity, Noel and Ben take action. Meghan plays with Sean for revenge, and Ben and Julie plan a road trip.

11. 11

    S04E22 · Series finale · May 22, 2002 · 1h

    Back to the Future6.4

    Devastated by a tragedy she believes is her fault, Felicity tries to make things right.