Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
E1
7.8
E2
8.0
E3
8.0
E4
8.2
E5
8.1
E6
8.0
E7
7.9
E8
8.0
E9
7.8
E10
7.7
E11
7.8
E12
7.9
E13
7.6
E14
7.6
E15
7.4
E16
7.2
Avg
7.8
Great
Good
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

๐Ÿ† Top Episodes

#1 8.2

S1E4 Float Like a Butterfly

The Special Criminal Investigation Team is now complete with Han-na's return and Jong-hyeon joining. They launch a full-scale investigation into Gyeong-il's death and Min Ju-yeong. As they split into teams and close in on their targets, Han-na receives her father's case files.

#2
S1E5 8.1

Punch-Drunk Love

While investigating Ju-yeong, the Special Criminal Investigation Team is forced to hand him over to the prosecution after their sudden intervention. Dong-ju is hospitalized for tests following his car accident, and the team digs deeper into Ju-yeong's true identity and his connections to the prosecution.

#3
S1E2 8.0

Faster, Further, Stronger

At Man-sik's suggestion, a special criminal investigation team is formed with the former world-class medalists. Ready for a fresh start, each member joins with their own hopes and goals, but behind the creation of this special team lurks a hidden agenda.

  1. 4. S1E3 "Million Dollar Baby" 8.0
  2. 5. S1E6 "Counterpunch" 8.0
  3. 6. S1E8 "The Aimless Bullet" 8.0
  4. 7. S1E7 "Par terre Par terre" 7.9
  5. 8. S1E12 "Foul" 7.9
  6. 9. S1E1 "Our Twisted Hero" 7.8
  7. 10. S1E9 "Allez" 7.8

๐Ÿ“‰ Bottom Episodes

#16
S1E16 7.2

We Are The Champions

Amidst the chaos, Dong-joo and Team Inseong begin their decisive battle to determine the fate of the city. Carrying the weight of everyone's hopes and expectations on their backs, will they be able to achieve the ultimate victory and emerge as true heroes?

  1. 15. S1E15 "On The Ropes" 7.4
  2. 14. S1E14 "Kings Never Die" 7.6
  3. 13. S1E13 "Load, Start... Don't Stop" 7.6
  4. 12. S1E10 "Time-out" 7.7
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 6.577.588.59 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
8 Standouts
0 Infamous
6 Hidden Gems
2 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.47.67.88.08.2 Rating 208 259 323 402 501 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E4 Float Like a Butterfly
Best Hidden Gem: S1E12 Foul

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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