One of the most intimidating things about Critical Role is the show's length. With Campaign 3 already 24 episodes in, that's over 75 hours of content, which can be a lot for viewers to sift through. Yet, for fans trying to get into Campaign 2, it can be even worse.

The Mighty Nein campaign lasted 141 episodes, which adds up to over 500 hours. That can be a little too much for interested newcomers. Thankfully, some fans on Reddit have been debating which of the campaign's episodes are the best, and which can perfectly sum up a fantastic and somewhat winding campaign.

The Stowaway

A screenshot from The Stowaway _ Critical Role

After discovering one of the best guest characters, Twiggy, stowed away on their ship, the Mighty Nein are introduced to the Happy Fun Ball. Once inside, relentless chaos ensues, creating what fans describe as one of the best Critical Role episodes.

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"Self-contained bottle episode, great guest player, interesting dungeon crawl, and amazing character moments!" says NessValk on Reddit. Indeed, there are few fights better than the one against the blue dragon, and Twiggy's unbelievable victory against it made her a legend and a hero. Besides, the episode certainly gets points for introducing the best artifact in the show since the Vestiges.

In Hot Water

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After Caleb set off a Wall of Fire against Avantika's crew, the Mighty Nein were thrown into one of the best fights in Critical Role. As the party desperately tried to defeat Avantika and her men, the Plank King's forces were closing in, and both Avantika and the Mighty Nein were taken to face him.

"A battle with a badass pirate woman where multiple cool new abilities are shown and features the coolest monologue I’ve ever seen," says Reddit user HoboJoe15. It's true that the Plank King's monologue was utterly incredible, and Avantika's end was a deserved one. But the impact the episode had on Fjord and Caleb propelled it into legend.

The Fancy and the Fooled

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After a long and painful road, Nott the Brave finally has the chance to return to being Veth. To make matters even more interesting, the gang discovers that their longtime ally, Essek, is actually a villain, and all while the cast is dressed up like shiny leprechauns.

"The perfect live show," says Redditor Hajcurra. "The RP is amazing when they are on stage and get to scratch that 'acting on stage' itch." Their excellent roleplay has the added bonus of ridiculous costumes providing an element of levity to an incredibly heavy episode. Though some fans have the unpopular opinion that Critical Role is better without live episodes, the in-person atmosphere made for a fantastic show.

The Hour of Honor

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Between dancing, drinking contests, and the sweetest little bird around, "The Hour of Honor" has everything that fans love from Critical Role. "One of the funniest non-combat episodes back when they were still in their awkward ‘getting to know you, but I like you’ phase," says Clerical_Riot on Reddit. "Fireworks, drinking games, and a little bit of thievery."

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While there isn't much action in the episode, it certainly sets up the dark arc that follows it, while managing to add comedy and will-they-won't-they romance at every step. There's also a painful emotional aspect to it, as the crew is finally forced to leave Kiri behind — something that left most fans disappointed but completely understanding.

Lingering Wounds

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An excellent roleplay episode that sees Caleb reuniting with his childhood girlfriend, just before Yasha faces off against a champion fighter without lifting a finger in her own defense. The implications are heavy, especially given that Yasha had just escaped from the control of one of the darkest Critical Role villains, Obann.

Still, the episode isn't all depressing. "Jester and Beau's scene especially had me in stitches, but I think in general the cast was at the top of their game and it was really entertaining throughout," says Redditor MorbidOrchard. With extraordinary acting all the way through and genuinely engaging fights, it managed to earn the love of the fanbase.

Traveler Con

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After months of waiting, the cast of Critical Role finally revealed "Traveler Con". In it, Jester manages to host a festival for her trickster god, the Traveler, and absolute hilarity ensues. Reddit user Piercewise1 describes it as, "An event promised for a long time finally comes to pass, and delivers exactly as much chaos as promised."

With ridiculously funny moments — like Celia trying to throw a golden object that had been glued to her hand — mixed with tragedy as Jester tried to cling to her friend, even as the gods tried to pull him from her, the episode is incredible. It's certainly one of the most memorable moments in the show.

Hush

A screenshot from Hush _ Critical Role

Facing off against some regular gnolls, "Hush" depicts a fight wherein the show really takes advantage of the low-leveled characters. After the divine conflicts of Campaign 1, it was a necessary return to much more minor stakes, as the party desperately tried to defeat one small gnoll encampment.

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Still, the episode is incredibly funny. "That was the episode that kept me coming back until I caught up with Campaign 2," says SlippinSam on Reddit. With the introduction of Shakäste, the cast was profoundly entertained by Khary Payton's antics throughout the episode. Not to mention the added emotional weight of the reveal of Caleb's secret fear of fire.

King's Cage

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In the episode that sees Yasha betray the team and the Mighty Nein fall into a desperate retreat, "King's Cage" packs a major punch. As Reddit user IRanOutOf_Names says, "One of Sam's best ads, another fantastic fight, and one of the most emotional beats in the series, that doesn't require an immense amount of setup."

The episode features the release of the Laughing Hand, one of the best NPCs in Critical Role, and his reveal is so intimidating that even the cast seems frightened. As the Nein flee for their lives, fans are left in the same state as the cast, asking themselves over and over again: What just happened, and what happens next?

Whispers of War

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After over a dozen episodes, most fans reached "Whispers of War" insatiably curious as to what Caleb's deal was. After all, a slimy fire wizard with a distaste for fire certainly has a story to him. And, when he finally revealed it, Caleb proved to be one of the best Critical Role player characters, creating an excellent episode.

"My favorite moment from the entire streamed life of this show is when Caleb reveals his backstory. Chills. Exquisite. I've rewatched it many times," says Reddit user light32. "It's rivaled only by Scanlan leaving in A Bard's Lament from campaign 1." Liam O'Brien's acting is incredible, but the reactions from Nott and Beau also give the scene relevance and an added glimmer of tragedy. As Caleb professes his soul, viewers react in the same way those two did, and it makes for a fantastic experience.

Misery Loves Company

A screenshot from Misery Loves Company in Critical Role

There are few entries more beloved among Critical Role fans than "Misery Loves Company". In the installment where the party faces off against a hag, "The whole episode builds to meeting this weird antagonist, and then everybody deals with her one-on-one until the coolest thing in the campaign happens," says Redditor CloneArranger.

Given that both Nott and Beau's stories had been building towards a confrontation with the hag, the episode has incredible emotional weight. Beau's near-sacrifice is terribly tragic, and yet is somehow still upstaged by Jester's trick with a cupcake, which won the Mighty Nein the encounter by serving as the most clever move in the show's history. That move alone would have cemented it as amazing, but Nott and Beau together also add a depressing resonance that carries "Misery Loves Company."

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