Another Top 10 Most Re-Watched TV Scenes of All Time
#10: Crawl Space “Breaking Bad” (2008-13)
Chemistry teacher turned meth cook Walter White grows increasingly desperate under the thumb of his employer Gustavo Fring. After Fring fires him and threatens Walt’s family, Walt rushes to the crawl space where he keeps his money, so he and his family can escape and start anew. That’s when his wife Skyler admits she gave the money to Ted, to cover their tracks. Horrified and utterly without hope, Walt has a complete breakdown, eventually laughing hysterically. The acting from Bryan Cranston is riveting, and the pulsating soundtrack and clever camera work make it a scene you can’t look away from no matter how many times you see it.
#9: Barry vs. Ronny & Lily “Barry” (2018-)
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The episode "ronny/lily” in this dramedy about a hitman who wants to be an actor has too many rewatchable scenes for us to choose just one. Tasked by a cop to kill his ex-wife’s new lover, Barry gets more than he bargained for when he tries to talk Ronny into leaving town. Ronny is a skilled fighter, and their tussle, shot in a long take, leaves both exhausted. Ronny’s daughter Lily adds some comedy when she comes home and proceeds to attack Barry like a “feral mongoose.” Then, a trip to the grocery store sees round two between Barry and Ronny. All of the scenes have great blends of action and comedy that make them supremely rewatchable.
#8: “I Am the One Who Knocks!” “Breaking Bad” (2008-13)
Top 10 Most Re-Watched TV Scenes of All Time
One of the most famous speeches in recent TV history, this scene is just spectacular. When Walter White’s wife Skylar witnesses him drunkenly suggesting that the man her brother-in-law Hank is looking for, namely Walt, is still out there, she expresses concern that he may want to be caught and that he’s in over his head. Walt snaps at her and reveals to her how dark he has become, claiming indirect responsibility for a man’s death and declaring that he isn’t in danger – he is the danger. Bryan Cranston’s powerful performance and several memorable lines have made this a scene whose door many are eager to knock on repeatedly.
#7: “We Have to Go Back!” “Lost” (2004-10)
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It may have ended almost a decade ago, but “Lost” had plenty of moments that people still revisit. One such moment occurs during the huge, game changing season 3 finale. Throughout the episode, audiences are treated to the series’ characteristic flashbacks, in this case about protagonist Jack Shepard. They’re juxtaposed against his attempts in the present to get everyone off the Island. However, in the episodes final moments, he meets with Kate, a fellow plane crash survivor, revealing the “flashbacks” were in fact “flash forwards!” His insistence that they return to the Island had us losing our minds then, and it’s something plenty of Losties love to reference to this day.
#6: Rick Bites Back “The Walking Dead” (2010-)
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This zombie apocalypse show has remained relevant for so long thanks to unforgettable moments like this! Former sheriff Rick Grimes is searching for sanctuary with his son and friend Michonne, when they’re accosted by a gang of marauding killers and rapists. Despite Rick’s friend Daryl trying to intercede on their behalf, the gang’s leader Joe refuses to change his mind, promising that Rick will watch as his son and Michonne are assaulted right in front of him. With no way out, Rick bites Joe’s neck to kill him, in one of the most brutal kills in a show famous for them. As tough to stomach as it is, it’s definitely worth watching more than once.
#5: Not Penny’s Boat “Lost” (2004-10)
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Another moment from the iconic season 3 finale, this focuses on washed up musician, Charlie Pace. Warned that he’ll die if he swims down to an underwater jamming station, Charlie does it anyway to help his fellow plane crash survivors get home. But he soon learns that their would be “rescuer” isn’t Desmond’s wife Penny at all. When the window to his compartment is smashed open, he seals up the room to save Desmond’s life and uses his last moments to write a warning to his friends. The show had many character deaths, but this is one of the most impactful and rewatchable.
#4: 90 Seconds “Chernobyl” (2019)
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Based on the real events surrounding the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, “Chernobyl” has a plethora of horrific, yet enthralling scenes. The most rewatchable though occurs in episode 4. After attempts to find robots capable of cleaning radioactive debris from a rooftop prove less than successful, those in charge of containing the disaster are forced to turn to biological resources – men. The scene follows one worker through his single run removing debris, and it’s as intense as anything else on our list, if not more so. The uninterrupted shot, along with the ticking of the Geiger counter and several stumbles will set your nerves on edge from start to finish.
#3: Negan Kills Abraham & Glenn “The Walking Dead” (2010-)
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With all the buildup over the villain Negan, it was only natural that he’d make an impact, but only people who’d read the comics could have predicted just how much of one. With most of the protagonists at his mercy, Negan brutally smashes in Abraham’s head. And he follows it up not long after by doing the same to Glenn. While a deeply divisive moment, as it was the last straw for many viewers, it’s a defining one that left most of us in such shock that the only way to process it was to see it again.
#2: Tyrion’s Trial Speech “Game of Thrones” (2011-19)
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As tempting as it was to choose an epic moment like the Battle of the Bastards for this entry, we have to go with this character-based moment. Charged with the murder of the king, Tyrion Lannister is put on trial. A parade of witnesses, mostly made up of his family and enemies (though the two aren’t mutually exclusive), casts him in the worst light possible. Although Tyrion’s father has promised to allow Tyrion to join the Night’s Watch when he’s found guilty, Tyrion’s former lover Shae taking the stand is the last straw. He delivers an impassioned tirade against the courtroom that features some spectacular acting from Peter Dinklage, and has fans watching the scene again and again. Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: Ted Meets the Mother “How I Met Your Mother” (2005-14) Darkest Timeline Scene “Community” (2009-15) Mac’s Interpretative Dance “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2005-) The Escape “Prison Break” (2005-09, 2017) Dr. Cox Breakdown “Scrubs” (2001-10)
#1: Gus Dies “Breaking Bad” (2008-13)
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Sure, “Say my name” became an instant internet meme. But THIS moment is our number one. With Walt determined to take down Gus Fring, both out of survival and a need to take out a rival, he finds the key in an old enemy – Hector Salamanca. Hector is able to lure Gus to his nursing home. As Gus prepares to kill Hector, the old man surprises him by looking him in the eye and repeatedly hitting the bell on his chair. Gus realizes too late that there’s a bomb built by Walt rigged to the chair, and his cool façade breaks when an explosion rocks the room. It’s an intensely satisfying moment and one that’s great to reflect on multiple times.
