Many TV series run for years, but only a few stick the landing. The ending of a show will make or break how it is remembered. These 10 best TV series finales stand out for leaving a lasting impact!
10. “One for the Road,” Cheers (1982-1993)
The Cheers finale is filled with important life choices. Sam and Diane run into each other at the bar one last time and even question if they should get back together. Woody becomes a city councilman, and Rebecca gets proposed to! In the end, Sam locks up Cheers and says to a customer, “Sorry, we’re closed,” symbolizing the end of the show.
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9. “With Open Eyes,” Succession (2018-2023)
In “With Open Eyes,” Tom is chosen by Lukas Matsson to be the new CEO of Waystar RoyCo’s American division. This show ends with bitterness between the family, as they are left to deal with Logan Roy’s death and the consequences of their actions.
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8. “Felina,” Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
In the last episode, “Felina,” Walter White returns to save Jesse from captivity by taking down Lydia and Jack’s gang. In the end, Walter dies from a gunshot but finally has peace.
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7. “I Was Feeling Epic,” The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)
In “I Was Feeling Epic,” Stefan steps up to the plate and sacrifices himself to stop Katherine. Bonnie saves Elena, allowing her and Damon to reunite, while Caroline receives a voicemail from Stefan saying goodbye. In the afterlife, Stefan and Lexi are reunited!
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6. “Happy Ending,” Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020)
The “Happy Ending” is about Moira officiating David and Patrick’s wedding, which has been moved inside due to rain. Johnny and Moira decide to move to Los Angeles, and Alexis is moving to New York!
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5. “The Stockholm Syndrome,” The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
In the final episode, “The Stockholm Syndrome,” Sheldon and Amy win the Nobel Prize! The group travels to Sweden for the ceremony, and Penny and Leonard reveal that Penny is pregnant. Sheldon apologizes to the group for his past behavior and for not always being a good friend. The episode ends with the group having Chinese takeout.
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4. “The Iron Throne,” Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
The series finale, “The Iron Throne,” ends with Jon Snow killing Daenerys. Bran Stark is chosen as the new king of the Six Kingdoms, while Sansa Stark declares the North’s independence.
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3. “The Finale,” Seinfeld (1989-1998)
“The Finale” ends with Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer in jail after mocking a man who gets mugged instead of helping him. They are sentenced to a year in jail, and the episode ends with Jerry performing stand-up comedy for his fellow inmates.
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2. “Made in America,” The Sopranos (1999-2007)
The last episode of The Sopranos leaves many viewers questioning what happens to Tony Soprano. As he and his family are having dinner at a diner, a suspicious man walks in, and the scene abruptly cuts to black. Many viewers interpret this as Tony being killed.
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1. “The Last One,” Friends (1994-2004)
“I got off the plane” is everyone’s favorite line! In the final episode of Friends, they have figured themselves out; half of them are married and have kids, unlike the first episode, when they were still trying to find their way in life.
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