Saddest Episodes
List of some of the saddest and most emotional television episodes I’ve EVER seen.
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- DirectorFrank MilitaryStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenAfter Sam's wife, Michelle (Aunjanue Ellis), is taken from her home, the kidnappers demand the prison release of Tahir Khaled (Anslem Richardson), Sam's arch nemesis, in exchange for information on her whereabouts.Sam’s wife, Michelle is kidnapped and the only way for her to be rescued is for Tahir Khaled, Sam’s arch nemesis to be released from prison. Despite Tahir’s release, Michelle is not set free and the rest of the team continue to desperately try to find and rescue her. Unfortunately, the team are too late to save Michelle as she dies from lack of oxygen. The episode ends with a heartbroken Sam holding Michelle in his arms.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsGemma DonatiDomitilla D'AmicoLaura LenghiMusa's father visits Alfea the week of the talent show and Musa must search within her heart to make a tough decision.This episode strongly focuses on Musa and her relationship with her deceased mother.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnAmy GrossHiromi DamesThe Winx are put to the test in Red Tower as they enter the Golden Kingdom to find the Water Stars. When Valtor sends the Trix to Red Tower, they ultimately lose to the Winx and the Specialists.Musa, Stella and Tecna must go through a magical maze to prove their worth to get the Water Stars and in the process, each of the girls sacrifice something important to them. However, the real sacrifice comes from Musa when she gives up the chance to be with her mother again. Although Musa was not reunited with her mother, she is assured that her mother will always and forever live inside her heart.
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnGemma DonatiKeke PalmerThe Specialists learn of the Wizards' evil plan to trap the earth fairies forever. They rush to Tir Nan Og but the Wizards have beat them there. Nabu saves the day - but sadly, loses his life in the process.The Death of Nabu
- DirectorIginio StraffiStarsMolly C. QuinnAmy GrossAlejandra ReynosoThe Winx have the final Gift of Destiny, which allows them to save one life of the fallen. Unfortunately, the Wizards' ruin their only chance at saving Nabu. Aisha is now driven to vengeance but Morgana is cleared of it.The Winx and Specialists deal with their grief and sadness over the loss of Nabu in the aftermath of his heroic sacrifice
- DirectorJames Whitmore Jr.StarsChris O'DonnellPeter CamborDaniela RuahDom shows up as a prisoner on a jihadist website; the OSP team swing into action; Sam sees his friend Moe; a runner provides a lead to a wealthy source of funds for terrorism; Dom escapes with help, and Sam finds him but not soon enough.The team manages to finally track down kidnapped rookie NCIS Special Agent, Dominic Vail. However, during the rescue mission to save him, Dom is tragically killed when he sacrifices himself to save Sam. Everyone is left completely devastated by Dom’s tragic death.
- DirectorSteven DePaulStarsChris O'DonnellPeter CamborDaniela RuahAt the Van Nuys Airport, while two boys watch and record flight ops, a bizjet arrives with a prisoner, a shoot-out occurs, and the prisoner (the leader of the TaJ) vanishes; G and company get him, and G figures out the rest of the story.In the aftermath of the previous episode, everyone is still having trouble dealing with the recent loss of Dominic Vail. Sam blames himself for Dom’s death, Kensi begins seeing Nate and Hetty attempts to resign.
- 2009–201742mTV-148.8 (1.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorChris GrismerStarsNina DobrevPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderIn the aftermath of Jo and Alaric's wedding, an unexpected, and definitely uninvited guest shows up, putting Elena's life in jeopardy. Despite Matt's attempt to leave town to save himself, Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after finding herself on the receiving end of a twisted plan.
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimMcGarrett and Catherine go in a secret mission to North Korea to find the body of one of McGarrett's fallen SEAL buddies.This episode focuses on Steve and Catherine going to retrieve the body of Steve's deceased best friend, Freddie Hart.
- DirectorSteve BoyumStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimFive-0 discovers the body of a missing 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped 10 years earlier, and soon learn that the captors may already have a new victim. Meanwhile, Kono suspects that her boyfriend is keeping secrets from her.Five-0 come across a cold case where a young girl who has been missing for years turns up dead. Five-0 track down the kidnappers when they learn they have abducted another girl and the case hits especially close to Danny.
- DirectorBryan SpicerStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimMcGarrett meets an old acquaintance of his father's at his gravesite, which prompts him to investigate an old case his father was working on just before his death.Steve meets Ellie Clayton, a close friend to his deceased father, John McGarrett. Steve learns of Ellie's past, including the unsolved case of the murder of Ellie's own father. Steve is determined to finally find the killer and get justice for Ellie.
- DirectorRichard J. LewisStarsWilliam PetersenMarg HelgenbergerGary DourdanCSIs past and present come together at the news of Warrick's death. But will Warrick's real killer successfully frame another police officer for his murder?Warrick is tragically murdered in the season nine premiere as he dies in Grissom’s arms. The episode deals with everyone struggling to cope with Warrick’s death and are determined to bring down the man responsible. The ending is especially sad during Grissom’s eulogy at Warrick’s funeral.
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerCSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a coma, nine months after he was hit by lightning, and discovers he has superhuman speed.In the series premiere it deals with Barry gaining his powers and focuses on his life. There are flashbacks to his childhood when his mother is tragically murdered and his innocent father is arrested for the crime. The saddest yet sweetest moment is at the end of the episode when Barry goes to visit his father in jail.
- DirectorMillicent SheltonStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerHarrison, Cisco and Barry travel to Earth-2 to save Harrison's daughter. Barry assumes the role of his doppelganger, who's married to Iris. He then encounters alternate-Caitlin and alternate-Ronnie, who are Zoom's agents.Barry travels to Earth-Two and takes on the identity of his doppelgänger. When he and Earth-Two Iris arrive back home, he discovers his mother is still alive in the second universe. He calls his mother and tearfully talks to her one last time.
- DirectorDermott DownsStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerWith the Particle Accelerator back online, Barry can go back in time to stop Eobard Thawne on the night of his mother's murder fifteen years ago.In the season one finale, Barry travels back in time, attempting to prevent his mother’s death, but discovers another timeline version of himself, who tells Barry not to mess with the timeline. Barry says a tearful goodbye to his mother as she dies in his arms.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsGrant GustinCandice PattonDanielle PanabakerIris volunteers to act as the bait in a plan to trap Girder in S.T.A.R. Labs; Barry struggles to go back to his old life.When Barry becomes trapped in the Speed-Force, it takes on the form of Barry’s mother, Nora Allen who helps Barry to finally come to terms and accept his mother’s death.
- 2002–200844mTV-Y79.0 (258)TV EpisodeStarsBen DiskinRic StonebackLauren Tom"Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S." (It's Now The Extra Really Very Interesting End Wrap-up Story) In a series of interviews with the KND after they're all grown up, the former operatives are temporarily brought out of their decommissioned haze to discuss what happened during their very last mission with Numbuh one - where he disappeared and was never heard from again! It all started with a routine mission to get the Delightful Children's birthday cake, but when a mysterious boy steals it instead, he makes it available to whoever wants it, IF they can solve his 'simple' scavenger hunt first. Soon it's a mad, mad, mad, mad chase around the world as the KND, their friends, and virtually all of their enemies compete to win the yummiest cake ever while Nigel Uno is faced with the most difficult choice of his life: the KND or his friends, and the answer is out of this world.Numbuh 1 says goodbye to his friends after he is recruited to join the Galactic Kids Next Door.
- DirectorMichael ChangStarsLacey ChabertJesse McCartneyStephanie LemelinWhen Earth's 5 most powerful sorcerers make all the adults on the planet disappear, it's up to the Team, Zatanna, and Billy Batson to stop them.In order to save his daughter, Zatara sacrifices himself to become the new Doctor Fate.
- DirectorDoug MurphyStarsLogan GroveDanica McKellarNolan NorthThe team of Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange are sent to the planet Rann.While on a mission to the planet Rann, Beast Boy comes across an area that reminds him of his mother’s death.
- DirectorTim DivarStarsTim CurryStephanie LemelinYuri LowenthalArtemis returns to the team to protect an important satellite launch.In this episode we finally get to learn the full details on why Miss Martian and Superboy broke up, revealing Conner broke up with M'gann over how she has been abusing her powers. However, the real reason is because she attempted to erase Superboy’s memories, resulting in Superboy feeling immensely betrayed by her actions that lead to their break up. When Conner begins express how deeply hurt he still is by her actions it’s a heavily emotional scene for them, showing they both still haven’t gotten over their break up.
- DirectorDoug MurphyStarsCameron BowenTim CurryMiguel FerrerWhen the earth is threatened by the Reach, the team must team up with Lex Luthor and fight the reach with out the Justice League.The Death of Kid Flash (Wally West)
- DirectorVinton HeuckStarsTroy BakerLacey ChabertZehra FazalWhile Jefferson, Connor and Artemis find homes for their Markovian strays, Dick assembles a new squad and hits the road - but may not survive the trip.In this episode it’s revealed that Nabu grants Zatara one hour of freedom every year so he can be with Zatanna until he must become Doctor Fate again. Zatanna and her father share a heavily heartfelt and tearful goodbye until they can meet again next year. Zatanna breaks down into tears with Artemis comforting her.
- 2016–2018TV-G6.5 (366)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael ChangStarsKimberly BrooksRhys DarbyJosh KeatonVoltron and Honerva come together at the source of all realities in the ultimate battle between good and evil for the survival of the universe.
- DirectorJohn TracyStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierDuring his visit to San Francisco, Jesse's beloved grandfather, Papouli, dies in his sleep. Jesse and Michelle are both devastated as they try to come to terms with his death.It’s a sad episode for the Tanner family when Jesse’s beloved Papouli dies suddenly when he comes to visit the family. The rest of the episode deals with the family mourning their loss, especially Jesse and Michelle.
- DirectorBill FosterStarsJohn StamosBob SagetDave CoulierStephanie drives Joey's prized classic car into the house when she is left unsupervised.When Stephanie plays in Joey’s new car, she accidentally drives the car into the kitchen. Afraid of how everyone will react, Stephanie runs away, but stops by to say goodbye to Becky who begins to learn some of the details about what happened. When Jesse arrives to speak with Becky, he learns the truth about what happened and brings Stephanie back to the house. When Danny and Stephanie finally talk, Stephanie believes she will be punished for life and her father won’t love her anymore, but Danny reassures her that he will always love her and the episode ends with a heartfelt hug.