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The Best Episodes of Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1

Every episode of Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(116 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Detectives Washington and Fitch investigate a double homicide at a pharmacy; Longford and Mahajan try to track down the killer of an attorney who had many enemies; the investigations culminate in a high-speed pursuit.

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  2. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 2 - Local Hero/Overboard
    8.2/10(65 votes)

    #2 - Local Hero/Overboard

    S1:E2

    A local football star is murdered; an unpopular groom disappears during a boisterous wedding reception on a boat.

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  3. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 3 - Nobody's Home/Unknown Soldier
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    #3 - Nobody's Home/Unknown Soldier

    S1:E3

    When they investigate a woman's murder, Fitch, Washington, Longford and Mahajan stumble upon something much bigger; a murdered teenager is found along with his severely beaten father, a Vietnam veteran.

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  4. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 4 - Royal Bubbles/Needle Drop
    8.2/10(70 votes)

    #4 - Royal Bubbles/Needle Drop

    S1:E4

    The owner of a car wash is tortured and shot, and his business trashed; the investigation into a rising hip-hop star's death reveals a secret life.

    Director:Dean White

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  5. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 5 - Murder in Greektown/High School Confidential
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    #5 - Murder in Greektown/High School Confidential

    S1:E5

    A teenager is killed at the high school Lt. Mason's daughter attends; a prominent defense attorney's son is murdered.

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  6. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost Child/Murder 101
    8.2/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Lost Child/Murder 101

    S1:E6

    A woman in an SUV is shot multiple times while hiding a 2-year-old in the back of the vehicle; a college janitor with drugs in his system is found dead.

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  8. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 7 - Broken Engagement/Trashman
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Broken Engagement/Trashman

    S1:E7

    Stone and Sanchez, dealing with the fallout from their personal attraction, are assigned with Fitch to investigate the murder of successful executive Abigail James from Detroit's "Tech Town." At the same time, Longford and Washington need to piece together the back story of another fresh murder case -- the lifeless body of a young drug dealer, "Toucan," is discovered in a trash bin.

    Director:Ed Bianchi

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  9. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 8 - Deja Vu/All In
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    #8 - Deja Vu/All In

    S1:E8

    A missing teen seems to have been murdered; a poker player is killed.

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  10. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 9 - Home Invasion/Drive By
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    #9 - Home Invasion/Drive By

    S1:E9

    Longford, Mahajan, Stone and Sanchez investigate the slaying of a wealthy, retired auto industry executive in his palatial home; Fitch, Washington and Lt. Mason comfort the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed by a drive-by shooter.

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  11. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 10 - Shelter
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #10 - Shelter

    S1:E10

    Two bodies are found in an abandoned shelter. Longford's father, to everyone's surprise is able to help with this investigation. Meanwhile, Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez investigate the murder of a Latina.

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  12. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 11 - Ice Man/Malibu
    8.4/10(58 votes)

    #11 - Ice Man/Malibu

    S1:E11

    The squad investigates the murder of a movie star who had been filming in the city; a young homeless man is found encased in ice in a shantytown.

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  13. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 12 - Key to the City
    8.7/10(68 votes)

    #12 - Key to the City

    S1:E12

    A stunned squad investigates the shooting death of an assistant prosecutor.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 13 - Road to Nowhere
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #13 - Road to Nowhere

    S1:E13

    When a respected philanthropist is found dead in his car, Detective Fitch is the main suspect; three murder victims are found on a bus.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 14 - Beaten/Cover Letter
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    #14 - Beaten/Cover Letter

    S1:E14

    Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez delve into the boxing world to investigate a woman's death. Her fiancé is preparing for a match against her ex-boyfriend and she was hiding a secret that could have thrown the fight. Longford and Mahajan are forced to face some tough ethical issues if they are to bring a resolution to the cold case they are re-examining. It seems that the victim led two lives, one with his wife and daughter and one with his married lover.

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  16. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 15 - Legacy/Drag City
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Legacy/Drag City

    S1:E15

    Mahajan and Longford are in for a few surprises when they investigate a bludgeoning; an ex-con confesses to killing two rivals; a woman from Stone's past complicates his relationship with Sanchez.

    Director:Dean White

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  17. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 16 - Stone Cold
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #16 - Stone Cold

    S1:E16

    When the detectives investigate the murder of a college student, a former rival of Stone's surfaces as a possible suspect.

    Writer:Mike Flynn

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  18. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 17 - Motor City Blues
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Motor City Blues

    S1:E17

    As the detectives embark on emotional shifts in their lives, a young graffiti artist is murdered; Fitch receives shocking news from his ex-wife.

    Director:David Zabel

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  19. Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 Episode 18 - Blackout
    8.8/10(77 votes)

    #18 - Blackout

    S1:E18

    A nemesis from New York shows up in Detroit, agitating Fitch; an entire family is murdered; Longford starts to reconsider his retirement.

    Director:Kevin Hooks

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Detroit 1-8-7" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and written by Jason Richman, it aired on 9/21/2010. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Local Hero/Overboard".