Best Episodes Of Invincible

Summary

• Invincible’s return with Season 3 has maintained its popularity with intense and thrilling episodes.
• Mark faces emotional and physical challenges in battles against powerful foes like Anissa and Angstrom Levy.
• The show’s focus on character growth and complex storylines has captivated audiences, setting up for more gripping seasons.

The return of Invincible with Season 3 has seen the show continue its popularity within modern pop culture, with the animated superhero show turning into a big hit on Amazon Prime Video. The story of Mark Grayson and his ascent to becoming Earth’s most important superhero originates from the comic book series of the same name, with its success prompting Amazon to create an animated show that has gone on to excel.

Invincible has several episodes that have gained mass acclaim due to the wild events that take place. Often, episodes feature Mark alongside characters such as Omni-Man and Atom Eve, who frequently find themselves in conflict. These episodes include many that rank as some of the best of the show, with the entertainment and the scale of the action being at an all-time high.

Updated March 13, 2025 by Alex Lawrence: The thrilling third season of Amazon Prime’s Invincible has further elevated the show’s status, bringing even more riveting and captivating drama and action for Mark to deal with.

In a detailed season that touches on the start of Mark and Eve’s relationship, the growth of Oliver Grayson, and the teaming up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man, Invincible has had several brilliant episodes that have pushed the boundaries of the genre. With the third season coming to a close, more episodes have been added to the list to reflect the ever-growing quality of the superhero series.

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Season 2, Episode 7: I’m Not Going Anywhere

Anissa Of Viltrum Warns Invincible Of The Powers Of The Viltrumites

Season 2’s penultimate episode has a morbid feel to it, as many characters suffer at the hands of others. With Amber and Mark’s relationship on the rocks, their attempt at repairing things is dashed when the Viltrumite Anissa arrives on Earth with a message for Mark. Anissa shows her otherworldly power, beating up Mark for not accepting the Viltrumite’s conditions for their occupation of Earth.

Anissa’s arrival signals the breaking point in Amber and Mark’s relationship, with Amber almost being a victim of Anissa’s attack. Characters like Rick, Donald, and Rex also undergo traumatic experiences that make “I’m Not Going Anywhere” as a whole emotional and sour. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Angstrom Levy being found at Mark’s home, threatening Debbie and Oliver.

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Season 2, Episode 5: This Must Come As A Shock

Guardians Of The Globe Recruit Atom Eve And Invincible For Mission To Destroy Martians

The show returned with a bang after Invincible’s long mid-season break, with “This Must Come as a Shock” featuring many memorable moments. At the start of the episode, Mark and his mother, Debbie, come to terms with having Nolan’s son Oliver join their family. Mark is soon asked to join the Guardians of the Globe’s mission to stop a Martian invasion, with Eve even joining the mission.

Their fight against the Martians eventually results in the group being overwhelmed, with the episode leaving their possible demise as a cliffhanger. While that group is fighting in space, Rex Splode, Shrinking Rae, and Dupli-Kate are viciously attacked by the Lizard League, with Dupli-Kate getting killed while Rex and Rae suffer life-threatening damage.

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Season 3, Episode 6: All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry

Consequences Of Mark’s Battle With His Father Come Back To Bite Him As An Emotional Powerplex Seeks Revenge

A significant time on from the earth-shattering battle between Invincible and Omni-Man, the ramifications of the destruction come back to haunt Mark with the emergence of Powerplex in “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry,” as the electric-based villain becomes intent on getting revenge on Invincible for the loss of his sister and niece in Chicago’s devastation. Due to the failure of the authorities to deal with Invincible, Powerplex takes matters into his own hands, causing mayhem to stake out the superhero to receive answers.

Powerplex’s emotional and tragic journey sees the character lose even more than he bargained for as his obsession and delusions lead to the death of his child and wife, further implanting the idea in his mind of how corrupt Invincible is to society, with his harsh vitriol even planting doubt in Mark’s psyche.

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Season 1, Episode 1: It’s About Time

Invincible Gains His Powers While Omni-Man Wipes Out The Guardians Of The Globe

In Invincible’s first episode, the introduction leaves no room for filler with the show’s expansive world-building. In “It’s About Time,” Mark and his family are introduced to the audience, with Mark finally getting his powers and his superhero persona, Invincible. Mark’s school life is introduced along with his powers, showcasing characters such as William and Amber.

The episode’s finale is still considered one of the most memorable and shocking moments in the show. In the shocking pivotal scene, Omni-Man, voiced by J.K. Simmons, fights and murders all members of the Guardians of the Globe, giving audiences a taste of what Invincible has in store.

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Season 2, Episode 8: I Thought You Were Stronger

Invincible Faces Off With Angstrom Levy To Protect His Family

The Season 2 finale of Invincible, “I Thought You Were Stronger,” brings back Angstrom Levy from earlier in the season, with revenge weighing heavy on his mind. Levy holds both Debbie and Oliver hostage, forcing Mark to suffer as he keeps getting sent to alternate universes. After a long back and forth that sees Debbie injured, Invincible and Levy battle in a bloody affair, leading to Invincible murdering one of Season 2’s main antagonists.

The epic battle causes Mark to reconsider many things, such as his superhero persona, school, and relationships with others, such as Eve. Other storylines set up for Season 3 include the potential teaming up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man, who are both aboard a Viltrumite prison ship.

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Season 1, Episode 5: That Actually Hurt

Invincible And The Guardians Of The Globe Get Decimated

In this battle-filled episode, Mark deals with Titan, a criminal whom he teams up with to take on Machine Head, an auto-tuned criminal mastermind. While involved in such chaos, Mark tries to manage being Amber’s boyfriend despite his occupation. In the episode’s big battle, Invincible is soundly defeated by Machine Head’s henchmen, leaving Mark severely injured.

Even with the Guardians of the Globe coming to the rescue, the group ultimately fails, leading to more casualties. “That Actually Hurt” sees Mark suffer his first devastating loss as a superhero, showing there is much more work to be done for Invincible to become a truly great hero.

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Season 3, Episode 2: A Deal With The Devil

Mark Goes Berserk At Cecil As The Guardians Of The Globe Split Apart

Often seen as stern and mysterious, the exploration of Cecil Stedman’s backstory in “A Deal with the Devil” gave some insight into one of Invincible’s main characters and his journey as he deals with the wrath and fury of Mark in the present, as the protagonist struggles to comprehend Cecil’s use of D.A. Sinclair. Mark’s disgust at Cecil’s actions eventually leads to Mark being restrained through a device placed in his body, making the rift between the pair even more extreme.

In a drama-riddled episode, Mark and Cecil’s spat bleeds into the Guardians of the Globe, causing Rex, Rae, Robot, and Monster Girl to side with Mark, leaving the Guardians with barely any members. Rounded out by Mark and Eve beginning a romantic relationship, the episodes’ focus on morals and tough decisions creates much-needed conflict that helps give the character of Mark more dimensions to explore as his relationship with Cecil becomes fractured.

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Season 3, Episode 4: You Were My Hero

Marks Faces The Immortal While Allen The Alien And Omni-Man Team Up

At the midway point of season 3, the episode “You Were My Hero” riveted audiences, mainly thanks to two intense combat sequences featuring fan favorites. Before mayhem ensues, Eve and Mark have their first date in Paris, with the special occasion being interrupted by Fightmaster and Dropkick, leading to Mark coming to their home universe where The Immortal reigns supreme. In a thrilling affair, Invincible takes down a downtrodden The Immortal, killing the superhero who becomes a victim of time.

While the fight between The Immortal and Invincible proved fiery, Allen the Alien’s attempts to rescue Omni-Man aboard the Viltrumite space prison prove highly entertaining. Thanks to a special appearance from the Battle Beast, an unlikely team-up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man sees the pair defeat a Viltrumite, showing a glimpse into the potential that the pair can have in the resistance fight against the Viltrum Empire.

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Season 2, Episode 4: It’s Been A While

Invincible And Omni-Man Reunite To Face Off Against Viltrumites

The Amazon Prime show’s mid-season finale reunites the father and son duo of Invincible and Omni-Man as they meet on Thraxa. After introducing Mark to their civilization and his younger brother, the Viltrumites come to attack Thraxa, leading to Invincible and Omni-Man teaming up to defend the planet. After an enthralling and intense battle, Nolan is captured, while Thragg, the leader of the Viltrumites, leaves Mark with a warning to him and Earth.

Other events in “It’s Been a While” include Donald’s realization of his death and Eve’s return home after her superhero exploits almost lead to casualties, with the episode ending on a sour note.

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Season 1, Episode 7: We Need To Talk

Omni-Man Is Intent On Finding His Son

The penultimate episode of Season 1 builds up to the finale, with many characters’ storylines reaching their peak. Many situations, such as Mark’s superhero reveal to Amber, do not go to plan, leaving Mark frustrated. One of the main parts of the episode involves Robot transforming himself into Rudy, a younger body version of Rex, with the help of the Mauler twins. Rudy’s dramatic change gives the character more development for future seasons as he learns to deal with his new human body.

The central premise of “We Need to Talk” revolves around Omni-Man trying to find Invincible, with the government finally learning the truth about Omni-Man’s actions. Much is done to stop the pair from meeting, with even The Immortal returning from the dead to get revenge on Omni-Man.

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Season 1, Episode 8: Where I Really Come From

Invincible And Omni-Man Have An Earth-Shattering Battle

The Season 1 finale, “Where I Really Come From,” brought heightened tension and an immense battle that stands out as one of the most jaw-dropping moments in recent television history. After Omni-Man fails to get Mark to join his side as a Viltrumite, Omni-Man obliterates his son, destroying anything in their path, leading to thousands of casualties.

After Omni-Man leaves Earth with Mark almost dead, Mark slowly recovers under government aid. Due to his Dad’s betrayal and the scale of their battle weighing heavily on his mind, Mark finds Amber, Will, and Eve, all comforting figures when he returns to society. Season 1 ends with Allen the Alien visiting Mark, opening the doors to the intergalactic storylines that would later emerge in Season 2.

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Season 3, Episode 7: What Have I Done?

An Army Of Invincible Variants Led By Angstrom Levy Decimates Earth

While Levy’s return had been slowly teased throughout the season, no one expected the utter carnage and devastation the antagonist delivers in “What Have I Done?” as his Invincible variants collected from differing universes wreak havoc on Mark and Earth. While not as strong as the original Invincible, the variants obliterate many cities worldwide, dismantling some of Earth’s greatest superheroes, such as Eve and Rex, in brutal fashion.

Along with Mark’s epic battles with his variants and Levy, the frustrated and exhausted hero ends the episode shocked as the Viltrumite Conquest arrives to conquer the planet, with the tense cliffhanger illustrating Mark’s pent-up aggression that he is willing to dish out on the unwanted invader. The scale of the episode’s battles and the shocking surprise at its end bring forth an iconic episode that represents the very best of Invincible.

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Season 3, Episode 8: I Thought You’d Never Shut Up

Mark And Conquest’s Enthralling Battle Shows The Power Of Viltrumites While Eve Levels Up To Help Invincible Secure Victory

The gripping and non-stop season 3 finale, “I Thought You’d Never Shut Up,” saw the mouthwatering battle between Viltrumites Conquest and Invincible take place, with Mark’s angered state coming up against one of the Viltrum Empire’s most deadly warriors. While Mark shows his grit and determination, the twisted Conquest outclasses the youngster through sheer power and experience, mocking and teasing Earth’s last hope in a gruesome and bloody battle that sees Oliver almost perish and thousands of citizens obliterated by the intense battle.

Despite Mark’s wishes, a recovering Eve arrives to help Mark, not before being slaughtered by Conquest. However, in a starring moment, while seemingly appearing dead, Eve transforms, unleashing her buried powers to help Mark eliminate the intimidating villain, with Eve’s untapped potential giving Earth more chance of standing up to the Viltrum Empire. The jaw-dropping episode not only showcases Eve as a force to be reckoned with, but the finale’s teasing of storylines to come in season 4 only builds the hype as Invincible continues to leave audiences on the edge of their seats, particularly with this stupendous season finale.