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
7.5
E2
7.4
E3
7.4
E4
7.5
E5
7.6
E6
7.7
E7
7.6
E8
7.9
E9
7.9
E10
7.3
E11
7.5
E12
7.4
E13
8.0
E14
7.3
E15
7.3
E16
7.0
E17
7.4
E18
7.6
E19
7.5
E20
7.9
E21
7.4
E22
8.0
Avg
7.6
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.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.0

S1E13 Grinder v Grinder

Timothy Olyphant is back in Boise and the rivalry between Dean and him continues when Stewart invites Olyphant to spend more time around Sanderson & Yao. After getting into an argument about who is closer to being a real lawyer, the two "Grinders" decide to go head-to-head in a mock trial.

#2
S1E22 8.0

Full Circle

Stewart becomes sidelined at Dean Sr.'s malpractice trial, causing the rest of the Sanderson & Yao team to try and save the firm.

#3
S1E8 7.9

Giving Thanks, Getting Justice

After spending several holidays away from the family, Dean is thrilled to be reunited with them for his first real Thanksgiving celebration in a long time. But his overexcitement and meddling brings a major, unexpected family secret to light. Meanwhile, a series of flashbacks reveal the chain of events that led to Dean's departure from his hit TV drama.

  1. 4. S1E9 "Grinder Rests in Peace" 7.9
  2. 5. S1E20 "For the People" 7.9
  3. 6. S1E6 "Dedicating This One to the Crew" 7.7
  4. 7. S1E5 "A Bittersweet Grind (Une Mouture Amer)" 7.6
  5. 8. S1E7 "Buckingham Malice" 7.6
  6. 9. S1E18 "Genesis" 7.6
  7. 10. S1E1 "Pilot" 7.5

📉 Bottom Episodes

#22
S1E16 7.0

Delusions of Grinder

Stewart becomes certain there's a larger conspiracy against the firm. It’s the first time Sanderson & Yao has ever been involved in a truly dramatic situation, but Dean has shed his “Grinder” persona and refuses to listen to Stewart’s “paranoia.” Instead, Dean decides to focus on being the office intern, so Stew has to take matters into his own hands.

  1. 21. S1E15 "The Ties That Grind" 7.3
  2. 20. S1E14 "The Retooling of Dean Sanderson" 7.3
  3. 19. S1E10 "The Olyphant in the Room" 7.3
  4. 18. S1E21 "Divergence" 7.4
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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 6.56.97.37.78.18.5 Rating 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 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
3 Infamous
5 Hidden Gems
6 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.07.27.47.67.88.0 Rating 132 178 239 321 432 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 Pilot
Most Infamous: S1E2 A Hero Has Fallen
Best Hidden Gem: S1E22 Full Circle

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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