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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E22 9.3
The Last Death of Henry Morgan

Henry and Adam have been on a long, unrelenting collision course, which is about to come to a head – possibly bringing about one man’s death – with only Jo standing in the way. Henry and Jo’s murder investigation into a museum worker’s death centers on a priceless missing ancient dagger, which not only ended the life of Julius Caesar, but also killed Adam the first time. Meanwhile, Adam knows that there is something that Henry fears more than death – that Jo might discover his mystery. The two men tangle in a tumultuous game-changing confrontation. But at long last, will Jo finally learn about Henry’s secret?

#2
S1E21 9.2
The Night in Question

Henry tackles the most important case of his career: the disappearance of the love of his life, Abigail, after she left him. Desperate to find out where she might have gone, Abe, unbeknownst to Henry, secretly contacts Lucas to help find clues to her whereabouts. Already involved in a murder investigation with Jo, Henry involves Lucas and the team of detectives under the guise of searching for “Abe’s mother” — never letting on his own relationship with Abigail. Henry and Abe’s anxiety is ratcheted up as one terrifying domino falls after another until Henry uncovers the horrifying details of Abigail’s last secret.

#3
S1E11 9.1
Skinny Dipper

Henry's mysterious anonymous caller confronts him by framing him for a murder. With the police closing in he is faced with the prospect of having to either leave town or confess his true nature to everyone.

#4 Hitler on the Half-Shell S1E14 8.7
#5 Dead Men Tell Long Tales S1E18 8.7
#6 The Frustrating Thing About Psychopaths S1E6 8.6
#7 Best Foot Forward S1E20 8.6
#8 The King of Columbus Circle S1E15 8.5
#9 Memories of Murder S1E16 8.5
#10 Pilot S1E1 8.4

Lowlights

#22 S1E5 The Pugilist Break 7.9

What looks like a drug overdose death of a reformed junkie-turned community activist results in Henry and Jo tracking a murderer. The complex investigation involves dirty dealings between a real estate developer and a community organizer with millions of dollars at stake. Henry flashes back to the same 1890s New York tenement where he worked as a doctor to help the poor, including an orphan boy who gives him a special handmade gift. Meanwhile, Abe cooks up a Sunday dinner feast for Henry, Jo and himself. When Jo tries to find out how the two men know one another, ...

#21 New York Kids S1E7 8.0
#20 Fountain of Youth S1E3 8.0
#19 6 A.M. S1E9 8.1
#18 Look Before You Leap S1E2 8.1

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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