![]() The scenes with all the major characters in one room are not meant to be dramatic and powerful, but just hearing Whit, Connie, Eugene, Tom, Jack, Joanne, and Jason all in the same room is among the most powerful things AIO has ever done. The actor who plays Malachi (I forget his name, but I'm aware he's on Radio Theatre) is easily the greatest one-time actor the show has ever had. It's the one of the only times when something supernatural occurs in the town, and it's written expertly by Paul McCusker. There's a transcendence about it: an angel visiting Odyssey. It will always set off a trigger that springs me to action. #1: Malachi’s Message: Every time I listen to this episode, I'm inspired to do something. There isn't much to be said about "The Time Has Come" that hasn't been said already: it's the most powerful episode of all time. #2: The Time Has Come: Another self-explanatory Top 10, though many of you are probably surprised it is not #1, and, if you didn't already see it, wondering what the heck #1 could be. Walker Edminston's performance throughout the entire episode is amazing, and the subplot with Eugene is chilling yet beautiful. #3: The Mortal Coil: Conceivably the most beautiful and complex episode in the entire AIO canon, this is a true tour de force of a drama, and a definite candidate for #1. Overall, this deserves the #4 spot, and it's a rare work of art among the modern episodes (though I did say Album 50 was the greatest of all time). The last scene still gives me goosebumps. #4: The Forgotten Deed: This'll come as a shocker as well, but I think it's a fantastic summary of everything Odyssey is, and, if the show were to ever end, it would be an even more fantastic ending episode. The highlight of the DBD saga, and the 2nd best episode of the album. I also love how they picked off each villain before it was just Blackgaard left. Probably in the top 3 scenes of all time. #5: The Final Conflict: This deserves to be here because of the tunnel scene with Blackgaard and Jack alone. But, of course, the greatest line of the show is one word: "Whitake-rrr". The story itself is well known to all AIO fans, and there are enough twists and turns to keep first-time listeners guessing. It's the first true AIO mystery, and easily the best. ![]() #6: The Case of the Secret Room: Again, pretty self-explanatory. Almost like a psychological thriller in that it has no action, but manages to seem suspenseful the entire time. But when looked at as a complete package, GRC is a truly fascinating web of intrigue and suspense. If it was split into different episodes, do you think I would place any of them this high? Heck, no. Except there's one difference: DBD and Novacom weren't all one episode. #7: The Green Ring Conspiracy: This is probably the most shocking placement of all (except maybe the #1), but I wholeheartedly believe it's a masterpiece, just like Darkness Before Dawn and Novacom. But who can forget Eugene's appearance in the episode as well? Strangely enough, my favorite scene of the episode is Eugene's entrance into Whit's End. Connie had only been around Odyssey for about a year at this time, but her conversion is extremely powerful nonetheless, and the flashback scenes are done extremely well. #8: Connie: Fairly self-explanatory, I suppose. It's Kathy Werienga's crown jewel as a writer, and it deserves the Top 10. But it achieves its purpose (to entertain and amuse) far better than any comedy AIO has ever produced. It's mismashed with all the other episodes from that season, and it's not built to stand out. It's a simple comedy with a simple plot and few characters. ![]() #9: Do Or Diet: This may come as a shock to some, as "Do Or Diet" seems to be a very minor episode at first. It's my favorite Jimmy episode of all time and I think many would agree it deserves to be here. It combines action, heart, spirituality, and a constant sense of adventure in a mind-boggling melting pot of beauty. #10: Someone To Watch Over Me: It's just, in general, a classic staple of the brilliance of early AIO. ![]() #45: A Most Intriguing Question/A Most Surprising Answer/A Most Extraordinary Conclusion So, without further ado, here they are, in order, from the 100th Greatest Episode to the Greatest: What is it, you ask? Why, The 100 Greatest AIO Episodes of All Time! I will be writing a quick paragraph for #10 - #1 on why the episode deserves to be in the top 10. It was quite a grand project, and I hope some of you at least sort of agree with it.
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