The Best Episodes of Battle Creek Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(544 votes)

   #1 - The Battle Creek Way

   S1:E13/1/2015

   Jaded Det. Russ Agnew reluctantly partners with charming FBI Agent Milt Chamberlain to solve a drug-related double homicide, but while Milt investigates with the high-tech resources of the FBI, Russ prefers old-school police work and instinct.

   Director:Bryan Singer

   Writers:David Shore, Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Bryan Singer

   Writers:David Shore, Vince Gilligan
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   7.6/10(401 votes)

   #2 - Syruptitious

   S1:E23/8/2015

   After a killer drowns somebody in maple syrup, Agnew and Chamberlain have to infiltrate some syrup cartels. Detective White attempts to deal with his medical marijuana dealer.

   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

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   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
3. 

   7.9/10(356 votes)

   #3 - Man's Best Friend

   S1:E33/15/2015

   When BCPD’s police dog, Cookie, sniffs out a stash of heroin in a young girl’s backpack, Russ and Milt have competing theories as to where it came from and why she had it. Also, Jacocks travels to Detroit for a training seminar, with the ulterior motive of finding out why Milt was sent to Battle Creek.

   Director:Oz Scott

   Writer:Thomas L. Moran

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   Director:Oz Scott

   Writer:Thomas L. Moran
4. 

   8.0/10(325 votes)

   #4 - Heirlooms

   S1:E43/22/2015

   Russ and Milt pit the crime-solving skills of their police dogs against each other as they work to solve the murder of a local waitress. Meanwhile, Russ tries a new tactic to get Milt to admit what brought him to Battle Creek.

   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writers:David Shore, Daniel Sackheim

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   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writers:David Shore, Daniel Sackheim
5. 

   7.9/10(309 votes)

   #5 - Old Flames

   S1:E53/29/2015

   After Commander Guziewicz narrowly escapes when her home is burned down, the arson investigation leads Russ and Milt to a variety of suspects, including a string of ex-lovers and her own estranged son. Also, Russ is determined to find out who sent Holly a gift.

   Director:Richard J. Lewis

   Writer:Esta Spalding

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   Director:Richard J. Lewis

   Writer:Esta Spalding
6. 

   7.5/10(299 votes)

   #6 - Cereal Killer

   S1:E64/5/2015

   When someone attempts to assassinate Battle Creek’s mayor during the annual “Breakfast Day” celebration, Russ and Milt must protect the unorthodox politician while trying to track down the attacker.

   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Lindsay Sturman

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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Lindsay Sturman
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   8.4/10(329 votes)

   #7 - Mama's Boy

   S1:E74/12/2015

   Russ is forced to turn to the last person he wants help from to assist on a murder investigation: his mother, a convicted counterfeiter and con artist.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Marqui Jackson

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Marqui Jackson
8. 

   8.2/10(282 votes)

   #8 - Old Wounds

   S1:E84/26/2015

   Milt is caught in the middle of Commander Guziewicz’s personal life when her adopted son asks him to investigate if the man jailed for his birth parents’ murders is actually innocent,

   Director:Randall Zisk

   Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

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   Director:Randall Zisk

   Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
9. 

   8.2/10(263 votes)

   #9 - Gingerbread Man

   S1:E95/3/2015

   Russ helps Font investigate when he is certain one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives is hiding in Battle Creek, even though Milt insists that the man died months earlier.

   Director:Eriq La Salle

   Writer:Thomas L. Moran

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   Director:Eriq La Salle

   Writer:Thomas L. Moran
10. 

    8.4/10(299 votes)

    #10 - Stockholm

    S1:E105/10/2015

    Milt and the Battle Creek P.D. work overtime to locate and rescue Russ after he’s taken hostage by an escaped convict.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer:David Shore

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    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer:David Shore
11. 

    8.5/10(249 votes)

    #11 - The Hand-Off

    S1:E115/17/2015

    Milt puts his career on the line when he illegally uses NSA feeds to help a woman determine who shot her husband. Also, a local doctor is drawn to Russ' show of compassion, and Holly is frustrated that her new relationship isn't progressing.

    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Lindsay Sturman

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    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Lindsay Sturman
12. 

    8.3/10(255 votes)

    #12 - Homecoming

    S1:E125/17/2015

    Milt learns more about Russ' youth when the local high school football coach is murdered. Also, Russ and Holly's friendship reaches a crossroad.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez

    Writer:Danny Weiss

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    Director:James Roday Rodriguez

    Writer:Danny Weiss
13. 

    8.6/10(322 votes)

    #13 - Sympathy for the Devil

    S1:E135/24/2015

    Milt survives a car bombing and enlists Russ to track down his would-be assassin, leading to startling revelations about why Milt is the way he is and what brought him to Battle Creek.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein

    Writers:David Shore, Thomas L. Moran

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    Director:Andrew Bernstein

    Writers:David Shore, Thomas L. Moran