Summary
The return ofInvinciblewith Season 3 has seen the showcontinue its popularity within modern pop culture, with the animated superhero show turning into a big hit on Amazon Prime Video. The story of Mark Grayson and his ascent to becoming Earth’s most important superhero originates from the comic book series of the same name, with its success prompting Amazon to create an animated show that has gone on to excel.
Invinciblehas several episodes that have gained mass acclaim due to the wild events that take place. Often, episodes feature Mark alongside characters such as Omni-Man and Atom Eve, who frequently find themselves in conflict. These episodes include many that rank as some of the best of the show, with the entertainment and the scale of the action being at an all-time high.
Updated June 21, 2025 by Alex Lawrence: The thrilling third season of Amazon Prime’s Invincible has further elevated the show’s status, bringing even more riveting and captivating drama and action for Mark to deal with.
In a detailed season that touches on the start of Mark and Eve’s relationship, the growth of Oliver Grayson, and the teaming up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man, Invincible has had several brilliant episodes that have pushed the boundaries of the genre. With the third season coming to a close, more episodes have been added to the list to reflect the ever-growing quality of the superhero series.
13Season 2, Episode 7: I’m Not Going Anywhere
Anissa Of Viltrum Warns Invincible Of The Powers Of The Viltrumites
Season 2’s penultimate episode has a morbid feel to it, as many characters suffer at the hands of others. With Amber and Mark’s relationship on the rocks, their attempt at repairing things is dashed whenthe Viltrumite Anissa arrives on Earthwith a message for Mark. Anissa shows her otherworldly power, beating up Mark for not accepting the Viltrumite’s conditions for their occupation of Earth.
Anissa’s arrival signals the breaking point in Amber and Mark’s relationship, with Amber almost being a victim of Anissa’s attack. Characters like Rick, Donald, and Rex also undergo traumatic experiences that make"I’m Not Going Anywhere"as a whole emotional and sour. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Angstrom Levy being found at Mark’s home, threatening Debbie and Oliver.
12Season 2, Episode 5: This Must Come As A Shock
Guardians Of The Globe Recruit Atom Eve And Invincible For Mission To Destroy Martians
The show returned with a bangafterInvincible’slong mid-season break, with"This Must Come as a Shock"featuring many memorable moments. At the start of the episode, Mark and his mother, Debbie, come to terms with having Nolan’s son Oliver join their family. Mark is soon asked to join the Guardians of the Globe’s mission to stop a Martian invasion, with Eve even joining the mission.
Their fight against the Martians eventually results in the group being overwhelmed, with the episode leaving their possible demise as a cliffhanger. While that group is fighting in space, Rex Splode, Shrinking Rae, and Dupli-Kate are viciously attacked by the Lizard League, with Dupli-Kate getting killed while Rex and Rae suffer life-threatening damage.
11Season 3, Episode 6: All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry
Consequences Of Mark’s Battle With His Father Come Back To Bite Him As An Emotional Powerplex Seeks Revenge
A significant time on from the earth-shattering battle between Invincible and Omni-Man, the ramifications of the destruction come back to haunt Mark with the emergence of Powerplex in"All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry,“as the electric-based villain becomes intent on getting revenge on Invincible for the loss of his sister and niece in Chicago’s devastation. Due to the failure of the authorities to deal with Invincible, Powerplex takes matters into his own hands, causing mayhem tostake out the superheroto receive answers.
Powerplex’s emotional and tragic journey sees the character lose even more than he bargained for as his obsession and delusions lead to the death of his child and wife, further implanting the idea in his mind of how corrupt Invincible is to society, with his harsh vitriol even planting doubt in Mark’s psyche.
10Season 1, Episode 1: It’s About Time
Invincible Gains His Powers While Omni-Man Wipes Out The Guardians Of The Globe
InInvincible’sfirst episode, the introduction leaves no room for filler with the show’s expansive world-building. In"It’s About Time,“Mark and his family are introducedto the audience, with Mark finally getting his powers and his superhero persona, Invincible. Mark’s school life is introduced along with his powers, showcasing characters such as William and Amber.
The episode’s finale is still considered one of the most memorable and shocking moments in the show. In the shocking pivotal scene, Omni-Man, voiced by J.K. Simmons, fights and murders all members of the Guardians of the Globe, giving audiences a taste of whatInvinciblehas in store.
9Season 2, Episode 8: I Thought You Were Stronger
Invincible Faces Off With Angstrom Levy To Protect His Family
The Season 2 finale of Invincible,“I Thought You Were Stronger,“brings back Angstrom Levy from earlier in the season, with revenge weighing heavy on his mind. Levy holds both Debbie and Oliver hostage, forcing Mark to suffer as he keeps getting sent to alternate universes. After a long back and forth that sees Debbie injured, Invincible and Levy battle in a bloody affair, leading to Invincible murdering one of Season 2’s main antagonists.
The epic battle causes Mark to reconsider many things, such as his superhero persona, school, and relationships with others, such as Eve.Other storylines set up for Season 3include the potential teaming up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man, who are both aboard a Viltrumite prison ship.
8Season 1, Episode 5: That Actually Hurt
Invincible And The Guardians Of The Globe Get Decimated
In this battle-filled episode, Mark deals with Titan, a criminal whom he teams up with to take on Machine Head, an auto-tuned criminal mastermind. While involved in such chaos, Mark tries to manage being Amber’s boyfriend despite his occupation. In the episode’s big battle,Invincible is soundly defeated by Machine Head’s henchmen, leaving Mark severely injured.
Even with the Guardians of the Globe coming to the rescue, the group ultimately fails, leading to more casualties.“That Actually Hurt"sees Mark suffer his first devastating loss as a superhero, showing there is much more work to be done for Invincible to become a truly great hero.
7Season 3, Episode 2: A Deal With The Devil
Mark Goes Berserk At Cecil As The Guardians Of The Globe Split Apart
Often seen as stern and mysterious, the exploration of Cecil Stedman’s backstory in"A Deal with the Devil"gave some insight into one ofInvincible’smain characters and his journey as he deals with the wrath and fury of Mark in the present, as the protagonist struggles to comprehend Cecil’s use of D.A. Sinclair. Mark’s disgust at Cecil’s actions eventually leads to Mark being restrained through a device placed in his body, making the rift between the pair even more extreme.
In a drama-riddled episode, Mark and Cecil’s spat bleeds into the Guardians of the Globe, causing Rex, Rae, Robot, and Monster Girl to side with Mark, leaving the Guardians with barely any members. Rounded out by Mark and Eve beginning a romantic relationship, the episodes' focus on morals and tough decisions creates much-needed conflict that helps give the character of Mark more dimensions to explore as his relationship with Cecil becomes fractured.
6Season 3, Episode 4: You Were My Hero
Marks Faces The Immortal While Allen The Alien And Omni-Man Team Up
At the midway point of season 3, the episode"You Were My Hero"riveted audiences, mainly thanks to two intense combat sequences featuring fan favorites. Before mayhem ensues, Eve and Mark have their first date in Paris, with the special occasion being interrupted by Fightmaster and Dropkick, leading to Mark coming to their home universewhere The Immortal reigns supreme. In a thrilling affair, Invincible takes down a downtrodden The Immortal, killing the superhero who becomes a victim of time.
While the fight between The Immortal and Invincible proved fiery, Allen the Alien’s attempts to rescue Omni-Man aboard the Viltrumite space prison prove highly entertaining. Thanks to a special appearance from the Battle Beast, an unlikely team-up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man sees the pair defeat a Viltrumite, showing a glimpse into the potential that the pair can have in the resistance fight against the Viltrum Empire.
5Season 2, Episode 4: It’s Been A While
Invincible And Omni-Man Reunite To Face Off Against Viltrumites
The Amazon Prime show’s mid-season finale reunites the father and son duo of Invincible and Omni-Man as they meet on Thraxa. After introducing Mark to their civilization and his younger brother, the Viltrumites come to attack Thraxa, leading to Invincible and Omni-Man teaming up to defend the planet. After an enthralling and intense battle, Nolan is captured, while Thragg, the leader of the Viltrumites, leaves Mark with a warning to him and Earth.
Other events in"It’s Been a While"include Donald’s realization of his deathand Eve’s return home afterher superhero exploits almost lead to casualties, with the episode ending on a sour note.
4Season 1, Episode 7: We Need To Talk
Omni-Man Is Intent On Finding His Son
The penultimate episode of Season 1 builds up to the finale, with many characters' storylines reaching their peak. Many situations, such as Mark’s superhero reveal to Amber, do not go to plan, leaving Mark frustrated. One of the main parts of the episode involves Robot transforming himself into Rudy, a younger body version of Rex, with the help of the Mauler twins. Rudy’s dramatic change gives the character more development for future seasons as he learns to deal with his new human body.
The central premise of"We Need to Talk"revolves aroundOmni-Man trying to find Invincible, with the government finally learning the truth about Omni-Man’s actions. Much is done to stop the pair from meeting, with even The Immortal returning from the dead to get revenge on Omni-Man.
