best episodes of Y: The Last Man poster

Traverse a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. Follow the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better.

1 Seasons
10 Episodes
Canceled
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image The Day Before
7.2/10 (1113 votes)

#1 The Day Before

S1:E1

On the eve of the worst crisis in human history, Congresswoman Jennifer Brown clashes with the President. Her children Yorick and Hero reach an emotional crossroads. None of them know their lives are about to change forever.

episode image Neil
6.9/10 (765 votes)

#2 Neil

S1:E3

With Jennifer and Yorick reunited, Agent 355 pitches a plan for what comes next. The dead President's daughter, Kimberly, circles Jennifer's secret. Meanwhile, Nora Brady and her daughter Mack say goodbye to home.

episode image My Mother Saw a Monkey
6.9/10 (463 votes)

#3 My Mother Saw a Monkey

S1:E7

Kimberly uncovers a secret. 355 and Allison reach an understanding. Yorick stumbles upon a mysterious town where things are not what they seem.

episode image Victoria
6.9/10 (412 votes)

#4 Victoria

S1:E10

As the Amazons close in on Marrisville, Nora reaches a breaking point. Yorick makes a new connection while 355 faces her past.

episode image Would the World Be Kind
6.8/10 (850 votes)

#5 Would the World Be Kind

S1:E2

After a mass casualty event wipes out every creature with a Y chromosome, President Jennifer Brown responds to the crisis. Yorick fears he may be the only survivor. Hero attempts to right a wrong.

episode image Mann Hunt
6.8/10 (540 votes)

#6 Mann Hunt

S1:E5

Yorick and Agent 355 search for Dr. Allison Mann in war-torn Boston. Back in D.C., Jennifer hides the truth about Yorick from her political rivals.

episode image Karen and Benji
6.7/10 (643 votes)

#7 Karen and Benji

S1:E4

On Jennifer's orders, Yorick and Agent 355 search for a geneticist who can unravel the mystery of how he survived. Meanwhile, Hero and Sam encounter a dangerous group of women.

episode image Weird Al is Dead
6.6/10 (517 votes)

#8 Weird Al is Dead

S1:E6

Yorick, Agent 355 and Dr. Mann hit a snag on their way to San Francisco. As the search for 355 heats up, Jennifer clashes with former cabinet secretary Regina Oliver, who has her eyes on the presidency. Hero is seduced by a charismatic leader, Roxanne, as Sam and Nora grapple with their place in a dangerous group of survivors.

episode image Peppers
6.6/10 (387 votes)

#9 Peppers

S1:E9

As tensions at the Pentagon come to a head, Jennifer faces a threat. The Amazons hit the road.

episode image Ready. Aim. Fire.
5.9/10 (486 votes)

#10 Ready. Aim. Fire.

S1:E8

Tensions at the PriceMax spiral out of control. Hero and Sam pass the point of no return. Nora uncovers dangerous secrets.

Cast & Chracters

character image Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Actor: Diane Lane
character image Agent 355

Agent 355

Actor: Ashley Romans
character image Yorick Brown

Yorick Brown

Actor: Ben Schnetzer
character image Hero Brown

Hero Brown

Actor: Olivia Thirlby
character image Nora Brady

Nora Brady

Actor: Marin Ireland
character image Kimberly Campbell Cunningham

Kimberly Campbell Cunningham

Actor: Amber Tamblyn

The highest rated episode of Y: The Last Man is "The Day Before" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,113 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Ready. Aim. Fire." (S1E8) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 486 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Day Before" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,113 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Ready. Aim. Fire." (S1E8) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 486 votes.

Name Department Job
Anna Beben Production Producer
Brad Simpson Production Executive Producer
Brian K. Vaughan Production Executive Producer
Coleman Herbert Production Co-Executive Producer
Eliza Clark Production Executive Producer
Mari-Jo Winkler Production Executive Producer
Melina Matsoukas Production Executive Producer
Nellie Reed Production Producer
Nina Jacobson Production Executive Producer
Warner Strauss Production Location Manager
Pia Guerra Writing Comic Book

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