The essential episodes of The 100
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The 100 — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Ninety-seven years ago, nuclear Armageddon decimated planet Earth, destroying civilization. The only survivors were the 400 inhabitants of 12 international space stations that were in orbit at the time. Three generations have been born in space, the survivors now number 4,000, and resources are running out on their dying "Ark." Among the 100 young exiles are Clarke, the bright teenage daughter of the Ark's chief medical officer; the daredevil Finn ; the brother/sister duo of Bellamy and Octavia, whose illegal sibling status has always led them to flaunt the rules, the lighthearted Jasper and the resourceful Monty. Technologically blind to what's happening on the planet below them, the Ark's leaders - Clarke's widowed mother, Abby ; Chancellor Jaha ; and his shadowy second in command, Kane - are faced with difficult decisions about life, death and the continued existence of the human race.
- 02
Clarke pleads with Bellamy to do the right thing as conflict on the ground comes to a head. Bellamy forces Octavia to make a difficult decision. Raven and Jasper work against time and Finn makes a bold move. Meanwhile, the situation on the Ark comes to a stunning conclusion.
- 03
Clarke returns to Camp Jaha with devastating news. Finn struggles with the aftermath of his actions. Abby gathers information from an unlikely source and prepares for a fight. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal Finn and Raven's relationship on the Ark. I
- 04
Lexa tries to maintain peace within the clans; Clarke discovers an unusual and game-changing truth; flashbacks reveal a dark chapter of humanity's past.
- 05
Octavia fights in the final battle for her people's survival, but not everyone is willing to play fair.
- 06
Jaha and Kane disagree over how to handle their grim reality. Meanwhile, Clarke leads a group to save a friend.
- 07
It's a race against the end of the world as Praimfaya arrives forcing our heroes to make impossible decisions to ensure their survival.
- 08
Bellamy leads the charge investigating a potential way home. Meanwhile, Clarke and Madi deal with the new, uncertain threat to their home.
- 09
Octavia leads her people into war. While behind enemy lines, our heroes must overcome their differences to save Wonkru from extinction.
- 10
Clarke and her friends must risk everything to fight one last battle for survival, only to glimpse an even darker threat to the last living valley on Earth.
- 11
The team on the ground flights to survive the threat they face on the new planet. Meanwhile, Raven must join forces with an unlikely ally to save everyone on board the Mothership.
- 12
Jordan investigates Sanctum. Meanwhile, Octavia and Diyoza discover the threats of the new planet firsthand. Lastly, Bellamy and Clarke butt heads.
- 13
Bellamy must venture into enemy territory with an unlikely companion. Meanwhile, Octavia is forced to confront her past.
- 14
Octavia gets to know a whole new world. Meanwhile, Murphy and Emori play make believe.
- 15
After all the fighting and loss, Clarke and her friends have reached the final battle. But is humanity worthy of something greater?
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