19 TV Show Endings That Are So Good, They Deserve An Award

"Schitt's Creek was wrapped up so beautifully, I would not have changed a thing."

—caitlynm4bf914f9b

"I say it every time, but Fleabag. It’s heartbreaking and perfect and so, so bittersweet."

—amlysl

"They gave us the happy ending we wanted for everyone while keeping the door open for another season or movie."

—amlysl

"Since the back half of the season had given the characters closure, the final episode had all the room to tease their next chapters."

—jbmasta

—rileyvedomske

"The Good Place was pretty perfect from beginning to end, but the finale was absolutely perfect. I never expected a comedy show to make me so emotional and leave me thinking about the ending for days afterward. It was such a perfect way to show how much the characters grew throughout the show. None of it felt rushed, and it all felt very natural to the characters and the storyline. Truly the best series finale I’ve ever seen."

—ashleylg817

"It was really difficult for them to tie up all the storylines and bring back all the favorite characters, but they did! It was just so satisfying showing that even though the team wasn’t together in one place anymore, they are all still close and are doing what they love. Plus, the character arcs all felt very satisfying and their endings were perfect for each of them."

—carolinelee7185

"I love this episode! I love how everyone came back together one year after the documentary was filmed!"

—fuzzywuzzykoala

"I know that’s a controversial choice, but I thought it was brilliant. The way they cranked up the tension, then…cut! We’ll never know what happened next, and I think that was the best way to go."

—airkitcfi

"An incredibly satisfying ending ESPECIALLY considering the circumstances surrounding its final season — the departure of America Ferrera (who fortunately returned to wrap things up perfectly in the last two episodes) and COVID severely interrupting filming/production. The writers/showrunners still managed to incorporate all of those things into the script and give us a prompt but not rushed, emotionally satisfying ending. It showed the growth of all of the characters and their next steps in life. Excellent."

—npk369

"The series had gone through so much change and HAD to come to an end, but anyone who is a fan of it obviously didn’t want that. Having the audience 'be' Jeff realizing that they would have to really stretch to have a Season 7, to showing Abed and Annie branching out and moving on with their lives, to Jeff finally being okay with staying at the school he was so ready to leave, it was definitely one of the best finales I have EVER seen."

—bc13

"God, I cried so much."

—amlysl

"Just perfect."

—elleboogie555

"Hands down the best. It's beautifully shot and explained what happened to the characters (both good and bad). It was jaw-dropping."

—poiuy222

"While the last season was not quite as well-executed as some of the earlier ones, the series alluding to Don thinking of the famous 'Buy the World a Coke' ad while at the retreat is SO brilliant and bittersweet. Aside from the fact that it's not made clear whether this is actually Don's ad and he has returned to NY, you have to wonder whether Don has captured something pure and true through an emotional breakthrough, or if it's another money grab that just exploits the new generation's desire for peace and love! (Can it be both?)"

—mayoress_of_hobbiton

"The final episode actually had me close to crying, then they played one final joke and I went from sad to laughing my ass off."

—damianthomas15

"Reminiscing about the past and a touching tribute to memorable characters through the seasons, then a heartbreakingly beautiful peek into a possible future. It will always be one of the best TV show finales ever in my opinion. Just beautiful!"

—mslm90

Note: Yes, I know there's technically another season after this one, but I still consider this episode a true series finale. 

"It ended at the right time and it was done so well. The way the things ended with their kids, too? Perfect and heartbreaking. It was the ending you kind of hoped for with these characters and it was just the perfect finish for a perfect show."

—twoh7

"The final season was a bit shaky, but that last episode was so perfect. What better way to end than on a heist? We got so many memorable callbacks and some of our favorite guest stars showed up. Everyone in the squad ended exactly where they needed to be. And Holt told Jake he was proud of him! It was magical."

—doinfthings