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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E8 8.5
The Larson's Dog

Ryan romances Kamilah to get close to Lukas. As she tracks the killer, Helen develops an unexpected emotional connection with Ryan. Meanwhile, Gabe uncovers a clue to his wife's mysterious past.

#2
S1E9 8.4
Savior Unknown

Ryan struggles to cover his tracks. Meanwhile, Helen's dark past comes back and threatens her marriage as well as her ability to protect her family.

#3
S1E4 8.2
Creme Brulee

Ryan tries to shut down Helen's case. Helen and Gabe's marriage is tested when Philip reveals a deep secret. Lukas creates a scandal to bury gay rumors at school.

#4 Mother's Day S1E10 8.2
#5 The Lilies S1E5 8.1
#6 They Lied S1E7 8.1
#7 Bless the Beast and the Children S1E2 8.0
#8 Bella, Bella, Bella S1E3 8.0
#9 The Yellow Couch S1E6 7.9
#10 Buffalo '07 S1E1 7.6

Lowlights

#10 S1E1 Buffalo '07 7.6

Teenagers Philip and Lukas meet to share a kiss—and witness a murder, which they don't report out of fear being outed. Complicating matters is the fact that Philip's foster mom is the sheriff, who's soon investigating the case.

#9 The Yellow Couch S1E6 7.9
#8 Bella, Bella, Bella S1E3 8.0
#7 Bless the Beast and the Children S1E2 8.0
#6 They Lied S1E7 8.1

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

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