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
7.6
E2
7.7
E3
7.6
E4
7.6
E5
7.7
E6
7.6
E7
7.8
E8
7.6
E9
7.7
E10
7.7
Avg
7.7
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 7.8

S1E7 Det. Carol Young & Det. Brian Chen vs Melanie Pruitt 2005

Two decades after the murder, a series of newspaper articles about the Fisher case sways public sentiment in Eric's favor. Eric prepares for an evidentiary hearing that could lead to a retrial with a new, elite lawyer, Bernard Poulos. LAPD cold case detectives begin building a new case against Eric, until a break comes in the form of Melanie Pruitt - a childhood friend of Eric's with a story that may shed new light on the Fisher murder.

#2
S1E2 7.7

I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch vs Eric Fisher 2003

In 2003, twenty years after the murder of Mary Fisher, Internal Affairs Officer Sgt. Ian Lynch is assigned to investigate Eric's claim of official misconduct against Russell, now a Lieutenant. Lynch confronts Russell with the allegation, but pressure from the department threatens to derail any chance of a re-investigation. Meanwhile, with the help of a troubled cellmate, Eric discovers a startling piece of overlooked evidence in his legal files.

#3
S1E5 7.7

Det. Dave Russell vs Chris Keller 1983

Eric's friend from rehab, Chris Keller is interrogated about a crime he committed in New Mexico, which brings new information to light that may help Eric's defense. Eric is transferred from a juvenile facility to county jail, where dangerous adult inmates await him.

  1. 4. S1E9 "P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Amy Harlow 2003" 7.7
  2. 5. S1E10 "I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch & Det. Brian Chen vs Trey Carano 2003" 7.7
  3. 6. S1E1 "Det. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983" 7.6
  4. 7. S1E3 "Det. Dave Russell vs Kim Decker 1982" 7.6
  5. 8. S1E4 "L.A. County Psychologist Marjorie Thompson vs. Eric Fisher 1984" 7.6
  6. 9. S1E6 "Henry Fisher vs Eric Fisher 1992" 7.6
  7. 10. S1E8 "P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Eric Fisher 1996" 7.6

๐Ÿ“‰ Bottom Episodes

#10
S1E8 7.6

P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Eric Fisher 1996

Thirteen years after the murder, Eric faces his first parole hearing and a real shot at an early release. Det. Russell is determined to keep Eric where he thinks he belongs: behind bars. In a last-ditch attempt to prove his innocence, Eric hires private investigator Charlie Shannon.

  1. 9. S1E6 "Henry Fisher vs Eric Fisher 1992" 7.6
  2. 8. S1E4 "L.A. County Psychologist Marjorie Thompson vs. Eric Fisher 1984" 7.6
  3. 7. S1E3 "Det. Dave Russell vs Kim Decker 1982" 7.6
  4. 6. S1E1 "Det. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983" 7.6
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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 77.37.67.98.28.5 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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:
5 Standouts
0 Infamous
5 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.37.47.67.77.8 Rating 104 119 137 158 181 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 Det. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983
Best Hidden Gem: S1E7 Det. Carol Young & Det. Brian Chen vs Melanie Pruitt 2005

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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