The Magicians

1. S01E01Unauthorized MagicDecember 16, 2015 7.3In the premiere of this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series, best friends Quentin and Julia are mysteriously recruited to take an
2. S01E02The Source of MagicJanuary 25, 2016 7.1The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her
3. S01E03Consequences of Advanced SpellcastingFebruary 1, 2016 6.7Quentin and Julia have an unexpected, and somewhat volatile, reunion; Penny is overwhelmed by the power of his own psychic abilities; and Al
4. S01E04The World in the WallsFebruary 8, 2016 6.8Quentin wakes up in a mental hospital and must set his panic aside to seek the help of the one person he least trusts. Meanwhile, Julia is h
5. S01E05Mendings, Major and MinorFebruary 15, 2016 6.9The students are distracted by personal issues when their focus should be on training for the upcoming Welter's Tournament.
6. S01E06Impractical ApplicationsFebruary 22, 2016 7.0The first-year students face something called 'The Trials,' a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from B
7. S01E07The Mayakovsky CircumstancesFebruary 29, 2016 7.3An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must deci
8. S01E08The Strangled HeartMarch 7, 2016 7.2Brakebills is thrown into chaos when Penny is violently attacked by someone who was considered a friend; at the same time, Quentin tries to
9. S01E09The Writing RoomMarch 14, 2016 7.1When Alice and Quentin learn that Penny read the 6th Fillory novel, they make him tell the story. And it's a doozy.
10. S01E10HomecomingMarch 21, 2016 7.3Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him; Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.
11. S01E11Remedial Battle MagicMarch 28, 2016 7.1Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory; Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.
12. S01E12Thirty-Nine GravesApril 4, 2016 7.1The students wake up to vague memories and feelings of regret after a night of drinking. However, there's no time for talking about what did
13. S01E13Season's bestHave You Brought Me Little CakesApril 11, 2016 7.4Quentin and Julia arrive in Fillory and try to catch up with the group, who are more than 70 years ahead of them, in the search for The Beas

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Knight of CrownsJanuary 25, 2017 7.2In the aftermath of their clash with the Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Meanwhile, Julia and the Beast strike a dan
2. S02E02Hotel Spa PotionsFebruary 1, 2017 7.1Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king; Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.
3. S02E03Divine EliminationFebruary 8, 2017 7.4Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again; Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.
4. S02E04The Flying ForestFebruary 15, 2017 7.3Quentin and Penny embark on a quest; Margo works on a way to help Eliot; Julia seeks an old friend's help.
5. S02E05Cheat DayFebruary 22, 2017 6.9Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and K
6. S02E06The Cock BarrensMarch 1, 2017 7.0Quentin strives to help a friend who is suffering; Eliot and Margo's negotiations take a shocking turn; Julia and Kady discover a possible k
7. S02E07Plan BMarch 8, 2017 7.3Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot and Penny for a magical heist.
8. S02E08Word As BondMarch 15, 2017 7.2Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds
9. S02E09Lesser EvilsMarch 22, 2017 7.1Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him
10. S02E10The Girl Who Told TimeMarch 29, 2017 7.5Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady becom
11. S02E11Season's bestThe RatteningApril 5, 2017 7.6Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made;
12. S02E12RamificationsApril 12, 2017 7.5Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory.
13. S02E13We Have Brought You Little CakesApril 19, 2017 7.6Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Tale of the Seven KeysJanuary 10, 2018 7.2Quentin tries to find someone who can bring magic back; Julia explores her small, but significant gift; Eliot and Margo struggle under the h
2. S03E02Heroes and MoronsJanuary 17, 2018 7.1Eliot travels to a faraway place in search of a special object; Alice runs from a monster; Quentin, Kady and Josh continue the desperate sea
3. S03E03The Losses of MagicJanuary 24, 2018 7.0Alice and Quentin visit her parents; Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.
4. S03E04Be the PennyJanuary 31, 2018 7.6As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.
5. S03E05A Life in the DayFebruary 7, 2018 7.5Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis as Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.
6. S03E06Do You Like Teeth?February 14, 2018 7.2Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet as Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.
7. S03E07Poached EggsFebruary 21, 2018 7.2Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.
8. S03E08Six Short Stories about MagicFebruary 28, 2018 7.7Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo's reign is challenged.
9. S03E09All That JoshMarch 7, 2018 8.1Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
10. S03E10The Art of the DealMarch 14, 2018 7.5Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.
11. S03E11Twenty-ThreeMarch 21, 2018 7.7The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
12. S03E12The Fillorian CandidateMarch 28, 2018 8.1The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
13. S03E13Season's bestWill You Play with Me?April 4, 2018 8.2The group finds what they're looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Flock of Lost BirdsJanuary 23, 2019 7.7Brian takes a friend out for ice cream. Sam is one week away from retirement.
2. S04E02Lost, Found, F...edJanuary 30, 2019 7.7Dean Fogg gets a new suit.
3. S04E03The Bad News BearFebruary 6, 2019 7.7Kady gets a puppy; Quentin meets a snake.
4. S04E04Marry, Fuck, KillFebruary 13, 2019 7.6Josh gives Margo a muffin; Julia drinks schnapps.
5. S04E05Escape from the Happy PlaceFebruary 20, 2019 7.6Alice and Quentin confront a dog; there are some flashbacks.
6. S04E06A Timeline and PlaceFebruary 27, 2019 7.3Quentin and Julia play Pictionary; Margo drinks some weird milk.
7. S04E07The Side EffectMarch 6, 2019 7.6Kady goes to the flea market. What's Zelda been up to? This one's about Fen, you guys.
8. S04E08Home ImprovementMarch 13, 2019 7.4Penny licks an egg; Alice is jealous of a flower.
9. S04E09The SerpentMarch 20, 2019 7.5Quentin eats a quesadilla; Kady and Zelda share a smoke.
10. S04E10All That Hard, Glossy ArmorMarch 27, 2019 7.8Margo hits her step count.
11. S04E11The 4-1-1April 3, 2019 7.7The gang talks to a book; Tick threatens to drink some water.
12. S04E12The Secret SeaApril 10, 2019 7.8Quentin yells at a plant; Margo stares at a fish.
13. S04E13Season's bestNo Better to Be Safe Than SorryApril 17, 2019 8.2Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Do Something CrazyJanuary 15, 2020 7.5Penny and Julia go stargazing and Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.
2. S05E02The Wrath of the Time BeesJanuary 22, 2020 7.2Imprisoned Margo repeatedly tries to play with time and save Josh, Fen and her kingdom. Jane speaks bluntly to Eliot about Quentin's sacrifi
3. S05E03The Mountain of GhostsJanuary 29, 2020 7.2Eliot and Alice travel to the top of the Mountain of Ghosts and have a conversation about love and grief. They are aided by a mourning stran
4. S05E04Magicians AnonymousFebruary 5, 2020 7.3Julia is faced with a choice from would be Rock Star/goddess of melody Clarion - save the world or save Penny? The highly articulate Visigot
5. S05E05Apocalypse? Now?!February 12, 2020 7.1Kady punches a dude; Margo misses cocaine.
6. S05E06Oops!... I Did It AgainFebruary 12, 2020 7.2Margo and Eliot have a bad day. Eliot has a bad day.
7. S05E07Acting DeanFebruary 19, 2020 7.4Penny23 is elected Acting Dean of Brakebills and that prompts Julia and him to attempt to summon Dean Fogg. What they get is more problems.
8. S05E08Garden Variety HomicideFebruary 26, 2020 7.3Margo and Eliot do a freaky friday in an attempt to assassinate the Dark King...despite some misgivings from Eliot. Alice and Hamish find ou
9. S05E09Cello Squirrel DaffodilMarch 4, 2020 7.7Penny and Plum travel, not only through space, but time. The not-dead Dark King uses Eliot's body to reassure a long lost love he's not been
10. S05E10PurgatoryMarch 11, 2020 7.3Josh is trapped in the Taker Land. Penny and Plum are trapped in their room out of time by Eliphus. Eliot and Julia, with her accelerated pr
11. S05E11Be the HymanMarch 18, 2020 7.3Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.
12. S05E12The BallsMarch 25, 2020 7.2Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.
13. S05E13Season's bestFillory and FurtherApril 1, 2020 8.0Christmas comes early.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed