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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E4 8.1
Unsung

Desperate for a lead, Harmon goes off book resulting in a major breakthrough and a deadly showdown.

#2
S1E8 7.9
How the West Was Won

Harmon and Diaz join forces with an elite squad to intercept a major drug shipment.

#3
S1E5 7.8
Not Your Savior

Back on patrol, the rift between Harmon and Diaz comes to a head.

#4 War Machine S1E7 7.8
#5 L.A. Woman S1E6 7.7
#6 Pilot S1E1 7.6
#7 Laws of the Universe S1E2 7.6
#8 South of Heaven S1E3 7.6

Lowlights

#8 S1E3 South of Heaven 7.6

Diaz learns that Harmon has enemies within West Division, and begins to fear she cannot be trusted.

#7 Laws of the Universe S1E2 7.6
#6 Pilot S1E1 7.6
#5 L.A. Woman S1E6 7.7
#4 War Machine S1E7 7.8

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

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

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