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The Best Episodes of Bosch

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Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Bosch Season 4 Episode 10 - Book of the Unclaimed Dead
    9.2/10(1887 votes)

    #1 - Book of the Unclaimed Dead

    S4:E10

    Bosch and Sgt. Amy Snyder uncover a key piece of evidence that could compromise the entire Elias investigation. Edgar and Robertson are rocked by personal disappointment. Irving exposes his enemies. Bosch stalks the suspected Elias killer on his own, and comes face to face with his past.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Daniel Pyne

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  2. Bosch Season 2 Episode 8 - Follow the Money
    9.0/10(1767 votes)

    #2 - Follow the Money

    S2:E8

    Bosch focuses on taking down a criminal mastermind. Eleanor delivers for the FBI. Opposing forces with violent intentions all converge on the same spot.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writers:William N. Fordes, Joe Gonzalez

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  3. Bosch Season 4 Episode 4 - Past Lives
    9.0/10(1601 votes)

    #3 - Past Lives

    S4:E4

    Det. Francis Sheehan comes clean to Bosch, Robertson suspects a leak in the investigation, and Edgar joins the Task Force. Social unrest surrounding the Elias murder grows and Irving is pressured to intervene. Eleanor asks Bosch for parenting advice and confesses the truth about her marriage to Reggie Woo.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Shaz Bennett, Elle Johnson

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  4. Bosch Season 4 Episode 9 - Rojo Profundo
    9.0/10(1553 votes)

    #4 - Rojo Profundo

    S4:E9

    The protest looming, Billets strikes a deal with the activists. Irving realizes that old friends are new enemies. Crate and Barrel solve the case of their careers. As the Task Force scrambles to salvage their investigation, Bosch finds himself in the depths of underground Los Angeles.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writer:Michael Connelly

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  5. Bosch Season 5 Episode 9 - Hold Back the Night
    9.0/10(1486 votes)

    #5 - Hold Back the Night

    S5:E9

    Chandler and Bosch locate Spencer, and try to pressure him to flip. At Borders' habeas hearing, Chandler gains standing for Bosch and reveals the Cronyns' conspiracy. Edgar connects Marcos and Arias to a shady Haitian under CIA protection. Irving considers his future. Pierce and Vega catch a gruesome new homicide. Bosch has one remaining loose end to tie up in the Skyler murder.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Eric Overmyer

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  6. Bosch Season 5 Episode 10 - Creep Signed His Kill
    9.0/10(1552 votes)

    #6 - Creep Signed His Kill

    S5:E10

    Pierce and Vega find more body parts, and tie their murder to an ongoing RHD case. Maddie tells Bosch she sent the memo to Chandler, and doesn't regret it. Edgar knows who killed Gary Wise, but can't prove it. At his retirement party, Barrel springs his own surprise. Bosch commits to solving the murder of Daisy Clayton, Irving makes a big announcement, and Walsh returns for one last dance.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writers:Daniel Pyne, Katie Pyne

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  7. Bosch Season 3 Episode 10 - The Sea King
    8.9/10(1603 votes)

    #7 - The Sea King

    S3:E10

    Bosch's relentless pursuit in the Meadows case reaches a climax. Bosch and Edgar talk about a startling discovery. An unexpected visitor drops in on Bosch and Maddie. Harry learns that his history is far from settled.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writers:Daniel Pyne, Michael Connelly

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  8. Bosch Season 6 Episode 10 - Some Measure of Justice
    8.9/10(1522 votes)

    #8 - Some Measure of Justice

    S6:E10

    Irving and Maddie make big decisions about their futures. Bosch and Edgar, having weathered unexpected tragedies, share bitter frustration with a system that has seemingly failed them. But with the motion hearing on the Kent murder case evidence at hand, they’re each faced with a choice: to let things go, or take matters into their own hands.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Michael Connelly

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  9. Bosch Season 2 Episode 6 - Heart Attack
    8.8/10(1769 votes)

    #9 - Heart Attack

    S2:E6

    Heightened circumstances create an unlikely family reunion for Bosch. A surprising revelation forces Harry back to square one on his case. The FBI approaches Eleanor with an enticing deal. George Irving faces severe jeopardy.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider

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  10. Bosch Season 2 Episode 10 - Everybody Counts
    8.8/10(1748 votes)

    #10 - Everybody Counts

    S2:E10

    The season finale reaches an explosive climax. Bosch and Edgar discover the final piece of the Tony Allen investigation. Harry searches to uncover the truth behind his mother's murder.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Michael Connelly, T.L. Lankford

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  11. Bosch Season 3 Episode 8 - Aye Papi
    8.8/10(1520 votes)

    #11 - Aye Papi

    S3:E8

    Bosch operates behind-the-scenes to expose wrongdoers. Killers are in the wind. Edgar deals with the fallout of a crucial choice.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Elle Johnson

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  12. Bosch Season 4 Episode 8 - Dark Sky
    8.8/10(1493 votes)

    #12 - Dark Sky

    S4:E8

    Hollywood Station goes on TAC Alert. Irving plots his next moves. With new evidence, the Elias case takes an unexpected turn. Maddie tries to connect with her past. Bosch harbors doubts about his Task Force and interviews a new suspect.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Elle Johnson

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  13. Bosch Season 7 Episode 8 - Por Sonia
    8.8/10(1617 votes)

    #13 - Por Sonia

    S7:E8

    As Billets posts the Hollywood homicide detectives’ new assignments, Bosch puts a plan in motion to arrest Mickey Peña, leading to some severe consequences. Billets makes an impression and Maddie makes a decision about her future.

    Director:Patrick Cady
    Writers:Eric Overmyer, Michael Connelly

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  14. Bosch Season 2 Episode 7 - Exit Time
    8.7/10(1662 votes)

    #14 - Exit Time

    S2:E7

    Deputy Chief Irving takes full measures in the wake of tragedy. Bosch finds himself in an unexpected alliance, which leads to a startling discovery. Eleanor seeks an advantage with the FBI. The nefarious gang behind serious crimes plans its exit strategy.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writers:Tom Bernardo, Tom Smuts

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  15. Bosch Season 3 Episode 9 - Clear Shot
    8.7/10(1487 votes)

    #15 - Clear Shot

    S3:E9

    The department rallies when a threat hits close to home. There's a pivotal turn in the Holland case. Bosch is forced to face a dark truth. Irving embraces a lifelong goal. There's no honor among thieves.

    Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
    Writer:Eric Overmyer

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  16. Bosch Season 5 Episode 8 - Salvation Mountain
    8.7/10(1354 votes)

    #16 - Salvation Mountain

    S5:E8

    Edgar interviews Clayton, desperate for details on Bosch's location in the desert. Meanwhile, Stones and Carter tell Bosch he's going home, but ominously take him up in the plane by himself. Billets resolves to turn a blind eye to the falsified crime stats. Crate plans Barrel's surprise retirement party. Irving makes his case to the DA, and Edgar gets closer to finding Bo Jonas.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Tom Bernardo

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  17. Bosch Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter Nine: The Magic Castle
    8.6/10(1981 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Nine: The Magic Castle

    S1:E9

    The true story of the bones murder is finally revealed, placing Bosch in hot water and stretching the LAPD to the breaking point. Bosch's own painful past leads him headlong into a showdown with Raynard Waits.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Bosch Season 2 Episode 5 - Gone
    8.6/10(1721 votes)

    #18 - Gone

    S2:E5

    Bosch and Edgar are now hot on Joey Marks's trail. George Irving is pulled deeper into his mission. And Bosch must go to extremes to ensure the safety of those closest to him.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:William N. Fordes

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  19. Bosch Season 4 Episode 6 - The Wine of Youth
    8.6/10(1474 votes)

    #19 - The Wine of Youth

    S4:E6

    The search for Sheehan intensifies, as pressure mounts to solve the Elias murder. The Task Force waits for ballistics to confirm their suspicions. Edgar and Bosch pursue an unofficial 'side project' in the San Gabriel Valley. Billets and Dets. Crate and Barrel respond to a suspicious hit and run in Hollywood.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  20. Bosch Season 6 Episode 9 - Dark Sacred Night
    8.6/10(1265 votes)

    #20 - Dark Sacred Night

    S6:E9

    Bosch closes in on a suspect in the Daisy Clayton murder as Elizabeth begins to unravel. Edgar discovers Avril is as cunning as ever, and worries he’ll slip away. The car czar makes a hard play to force Irving out of the mayoral race, and IA investigates the complaint against Billets. In Bosch’s crosshairs, Daisy’s killer makes a shocking confession.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writers:Daniel Pyne, Osokwe Vasquez

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  21. Bosch Season 7 Episode 6 - The Greater Good
    8.6/10(1263 votes)

    #21 - The Greater Good

    S7:E6

    After Maddie’s involvement with the Franzen case leaves her exposed, she must testify before a grand jury to stay safe. Irving asks FBI SAC Brenner for help with Alvarez, learning something useful about Peña. The little tamale girl’s father pays Bosch a visit; his pain strengthens Bosch’s resolve to bring her killers to justice. Leonard and Norris push Billets to the brink.

    Director:Patrick Cady
    Writers:Alex Meenehan, Jessica Kivnik

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  22. Bosch Season 2 Episode 9 - Queen of Martyrs
    8.5/10(1620 votes)

    #22 - Queen of Martyrs

    S2:E9

    A leading suspect eludes Bosch's grasp. Deputy Chief Irving's world has unravelled, even as he's handed a once in a lifetime opportunity. Bosch and Edgar's pursuit of a dangerous ringleader leads to an epic showdown.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Eric Overmyer, Tom Bernardo

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  23. Bosch Season 4 Episode 1 - Ask the Dust
    8.5/10(1692 votes)

    #23 - Ask the Dust

    S4:E1

    Three months after discovering a startling new lead, Det. Harry Bosch is still pursuing the truth behind his mother's cold case. A murder of a high-profile attorney puts the city on edge so Chief Irvin Irving creates a Task Force with Bosch in charge. Bosch must contend with two former adversaries.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writers:Daniel Pyne, John Mankiewicz

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  24. Bosch Season 4 Episode 5 - The Coping
    8.5/10(1475 votes)

    #24 - The Coping

    S4:E5

    Bosch struggles to manage all the things he's lost and to keep the darkness at bay, from himself, and from Maddie. The Task Force bears down on two suspects. Acting Captain Grace Billets gets tangled in station politics and petty opposition, no longer everyone's best friend.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Jeffrey Alan Fiskin

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  25. Bosch Season 4 Episode 7 - Missed Connections
    8.5/10(1441 votes)

    #25 - Missed Connections

    S4:E7

    Two off-duty patrol officers cause Billets more trouble than she needs while the protests heat up outside Hollywood Station. With a suspect in custody, the Task Force begins to wrap up the case, but Bosch remains unconvinced. Irving learns he's being played and Honey Chandler makes a surprising discovery.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Jeffrey Alan Fiskin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Book of the Unclaimed Dead" is the best rated episode of "Bosch". It scored 9.2/10 based on 1887 votes. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Daniel Pyne, it aired on 4/12/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Follow the Money".