If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you know that finding the time and energy to watch them in one sitting can be a challenge. Each movie clocks in at over three hours. Not to mention, if you’re watching with someone who tends to fall asleep during long movies (like my wife), it can detract from the overall experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to break down the Lord of the Rings movies into episodes, creating a more accessible and engaging experience for all. So grab your elven cloak, and let’s embark on an adventure through Middle-earth, one episode at a time.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring - Disc 1
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 1 | A Long-Expected Party | 00:00:00 | 00:28:43 | 28:43 |
| 2 | A Short Cut to Mushrooms | 00:28:44 | 00:55:08 | 26:24 |
| 3 | A Knife in the Dark | 00:55:09 | 01:20:35 | 25:24 |
| 4 | The Council of Elrond | 01:20:36 | 01:41:18 | 20:42 |
The Fellowship of the Ring - Disc 2
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 5 | A Journey in the Dark | 00:00:00 | 00:23:59 | 23:59 |
| 6 | The Bridge of Khazad-dûm | 00:24:00 | 00:42:19 | 18:19 |
| 7 | Lothlórien | 00:42:20 | 00:59:26 | 17:06 |
| 8 | The Breaking of the Fellowship | 00:59:26 | 01:30:00 (01:57:29) | 30:34 (58:03) |
The Two Towers
The Two Towers - Disc 1
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 9 | The Three Hunters | 00:00:00 | 00:25:59 | 25:59 |
| 10 | The White Rider | 00:26:00 | 00:55:53 | 29:53 |
| 11 | The King of the Golden Hall | 00:55:54 | 01:20:48 | 24:54 |
| 12 | The King’s Decision | 01:20:49 | 01:42:11 | 21:22 |
The Two Towers - Disc 2
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 13 | Isengard Unleashed | 00:00:00 | 00:26:49 | 26:49 |
| 14 | Aragorn’s Return | 00:26:50 | 00:57:31 | 30:41 |
| 15 | The Battle of the Hornburg | 00:57:32 | 01:20:15 | 22:43 |
| 16 | The Tales That Really Mattered | 01:20:16 | 01:43:48 (02:03:33) | 23:32 (42:17) |
The Return of the King
The Return of the King - Disc 1
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 17 | Gollum’s Villainy | 00:00:00 | 00:25:55 | 25:55 |
| 18 | The Reforging of Narsil | 00:25:55 | 00:48:14 | 22:19 |
| 19 | The Lighting of the Beacons | 00:48:15 | 01:10:30 | 22:15 |
| 20 | The Stairs of Cirith Ungol | 01:10:31 | 01:35:05 | 24:34 |
| 21 | The Paths of the Dead | 01:35:06 | 02:02:22 | 27:16 |
The Return of the King - Disc 2
| # | Episode Title | Start | End | Length |
|---|
| 22 | Breaking the Gate of Gondor | 00:00:00 | 00:23:35 | 23:35 |
| 23 | The Battle of the Pelennor Fields | 00:23:36 | 00:47:48 | 24:12 |
| 24 | The Last Debate | 00:47:49 | 01:09:00 | 21:11 |
| 25 | Mount Doom | 01:09:01 | 01:28:51 | 19:50 |
| 26 | The End of All Things | 01:28:52 | 01:49:08 | 20:16 |