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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E1 8.2
A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise)

Sally, a bank teller deeply in debt, robs her own bank and plants evidence that implicates a fairly commonplace man who was present during the crime. Police Squad, a special unit of the police force, is called to investigate a double shooting that happened during the robbery. However, the stories just don't add up. The evidence builds and points in Sally's direction, but it's up to Frank to find the clues that will put her away.

#2
S1E5 8.2
Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood)

The mob sets up an "insurance" scam that threatens several businesses and residents. Frank and Nordberg go to investigate. After a dance instructor is beaten up, they set up their own shop - a key-making and locksmith store - and go undercover. When the mob stops by to offer them "insurance", Frank dismisses their threats and the mob strikes their store. Frank ends up having the key to stopping the crime wave, largely because of the key-making and locksmith shop he and Nordberg set up.

#3
S1E3 8.0
The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)

The daughter of a wealthy business man is kidnapped on her 18th birthday and Police Squad swings into action. The main suspect of their investigation is the girl's boyfriend. When Frank and Ed listen to a recording of the kidnapper's demands, they hear the distinct sound of a tuba in the background, though it could also be a ship's horn. They search for a tuba store. When they do track down and find the kidnapper, the criminal fights back.

#4 Revenge and Remorse (The Guilty Alibi) S1E4 8.0
#5 Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh) S1E6 7.9
#6 Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment) S1E2 7.8

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#6 S1E2 Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment) 7.8

Frank investigates a veteran boxer who lately has been throwing his fights. He takes the boxer under his wing in order to expose the boxer's corrupt manager. Unfortunately, the manger has kidnapped the boxer's girlfriend and put the boxer's title fight in jeopardy. Frank now tries to save the boxer's girlfriend in the hopes that the boxer won't have to throw the match so he can have a shot at rejuvenating his career in the ring.

#5 Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh) S1E6 7.9
#4 Revenge and Remorse (The Guilty Alibi) S1E4 8.0
#3 The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand) S1E3 8.0
#2 Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) S1E5 8.2

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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