Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 1
2016 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.3
What Season 1 of Marvel's Luke Cage
As the bulletproof defender of Harlem, Luke Cage battles corrupt politicians, ruthless gangsters and demons from his own past.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Moment of Truth
With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.
Directing: Paul McGuigan · Writing: Cheo Hodari Coker · Starring: Frankie Faison, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley
1x02 Code of the Streets
Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.
Directing: Paul McGuigan · Writing: Cheo Hodari Coker · Starring: Frankie Faison, Ron Cephas Jones, Rob Morgan, Frank Whaley
1x03 Who's Gonna Take the Weight?
In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.
Directing: Guillermo Navarro · Writing: Matt Owens · Starring: Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner
1x04 Step in the Arena
As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.
Directing: Vincenzo Natali · Writing: Charles Murray · Starring: Frank Whaley, Michael Kostroff, Chance Kelly, Craig muMs Grant
1x05 Just to Get a Rep
Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.
Directing: Marc Jobst · Writing: Jason Horwitch · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones
1x06 Suckas Need Bodyguards
After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.
Directing: Sam Miller · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Rachael Taylor, Jaiden Kaine
1x07 Manifest
Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.
Directing: Andy Goddard · Writing: Akela Cooper · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones
1x08 Blowin' Up the Spot
Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.
Directing: Magnus Martens · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones
1x09 DWYCK
With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.
Directing: Tom Shankland · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Jaiden Kaine, Michael Kostroff, Dawn-Lyen Gardner
1x10 Take It Personal
Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.
Directing: Stephen Surjik · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Michael Kostroff, Jacob Vargas, Natalie Paul
1x11 Now You're Mine
In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.
Directing: George Tillman Jr. · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Jaiden Kaine, Stephen Rider, Clark Jackson
1x12 Soliloquy of Chaos
Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Akela Cooper · Starring: Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Rob Morgan, Jacob Vargas
1x13 You Know My Steez Season Finale
With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.
Directing: Clark Johnson · Starring: Rosario Dawson, Ron Cephas Jones, Michael Kostroff, Lynn Marocola
Season 1 Cast
Simone MissickMisty Knight13 episodes
Jaiden KaineZip9 episodes
Ron Cephas JonesBobby Fish9 episodes
Erik LaRay HarveyWillis 'Diamondback' Stryker7 episodes
Jacob VargasDomingo Colon6 episodes
Justin SwainDetective Mark Bailey6 episodes
John Clarence StewartAlex Wesley6 episodes
Deborah AyorindeCandace6 episodes
Sean RinggoldSugar6 episodes
Michael KostroffDr. Noah Burstein4 episodes
Dawn-Lyen GardnerMegan McLaren4 episodes
Jeremiah CraftD.W. Griffith4 episodes
Jade WuConnie Lin4 episodes
Tijuana RicksThembi Wallace4 episodes
Brian MarcWilfredo 'Chico' Diaz3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Marvel's Luke Cage
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 Have?
Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1 has 13 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Marvel's Luke Cage Premiere?
Premiered on September 30, 2016.
Where to Watch Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1?
By subscription, on Disney Plus (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x04, «Step in the Arena», with a 7.6.