Grimm backdrop
Drama•Mystery•Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Best Episodes of Grimm Season 1

Every episode of Grimm Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grimm Season 1!

Binge this in 15h 2m•Peaking at 8.7/10

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a

Airs on
NBC
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons6

All123456

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grimm Season 1 Episode 22 - Woman in Black
    8.7/10(1679 votes)

    S1:E22

    As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Grimm Season 1 Episode 13 - Three Coins in a Fuchsbau
    8.5/10(1742 votes)

    S1:E13

    A failed robbery leads Nick and Hank to powerful rare coins. Meanwhile, a suspect in the case may have information regarding the death of Nick's parents.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Grimm Season 1 Episode 19 - Leave It to Beavers
    8.5/10(1621 votes)

    S1:E19

    As Nick delves into the trailer's weapons cabinet and his inner Grimm, the investigation of a dead construction worker leads him into a long-standing conflict in the creature world.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Nevin Densham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Grimm Season 1 Episode 17 - Love Sick
    8.4/10(1583 votes)

    S1:E17

    Nick finally discovers that Hank is dating Adalind, the same Hexenbiest responsible for Marie's death. Meanwhile, Monroe and his girlfriend Rosalee have to secretly help Hank and Wu, and Renard gets a visit that threatens his position among the creature leadership.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Catherine Butterfield

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Grimm Season 1 Episode 18 - Cat and Mouse
    8.4/10(1562 votes)

    S1:E18

    Nick and Hank find a murder crime trail backtracks abroad; when Nick finds Monroe and Rosalee are harboring the prime suspect, an apparent conflict arises between police duties and his inner Grimm.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Jose Molina

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Grimm Season 1 Episode 8 - Game Ogre
    8.1/10(1798 votes)

    S1:E8

    A prison escapee returns to Portland and seeks revenge on everyone who got him arrested. Nick notices his unusual strength and high tolerance of pain and calls Monroe to help put his rampage to an end.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writers:Cameron Litvack, Thania St. John

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Grimm

    READ
  7. Grimm Season 1 Episode 15 - Island of Dreams
    8.1/10(1605 votes)

    S1:E15

    Nick looks into a theft and murder at a spice shop and discovers that it was owned by a Wesen, and that the thieves were after a dangerous drug. Meanwhile, Hank falls under Adalind's sway and Wu gets caught in the middle.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Grimm Season 1 Episode 6 - The Three Bad Wolves
    8.0/10(1871 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nick is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it's up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writers:Sarah Goldfinger, Naren Shankar

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Grimm Season 1 Episode 10 - Organ Grinder
    8.0/10(1722 votes)

    S1:E10

    After some of Portland's homeless youth go missing, Nick discovers a black market supplying the Grimm world with human organs. As the investigation continues, Nick and Juliette befriend a pair of homeless siblings, Hanson and Gracie, whose friends have gone missing.

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writers:Spiro Skentzos, Akela Cooper

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Grimm Season 1 Episode 12 - Last Grimm Standing
    8.0/10(1675 votes)

    S1:E12

    An underground fight club where monsters participate in blood battles is tied to a murder that Nick and Hank are investigating.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Sarah Goldfinger, Naren Shankar

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Grimm Season 1 Episode 14 - Plumed Serpent
    8.0/10(1734 votes)

    S1:E14

    Nick finds himself in the heated world of Portland fire dancing where he meets a woman who might just be too hot to handle.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Grimm Season 1 Episode 21 - Big Feet
    8.0/10(1480 votes)

    S1:E21

    When Juliette stumbles upon a horrifying murder, Nick learns the suspected creature is unable to return to a human form; Hank sees something inexplicable.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Richard Hatem

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Grimm Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2887 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nick Burkhardt's life is completely transformed when his family's legacy is revealed to him and he discovers that he is a Grimm, a monster hunter who can see the creatures for what they really are.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Grimm Season 1 Episode 7 - Let Your Hair Down
    7.9/10(1852 votes)

    S1:E7

    A mysterious homicide deep in the woods leads to Nick and Hank reopening a long-cold missing persons case. When Nick suspects this abducted person might be a feral creature, he asks Monroe to help remind this wild child of her human nature.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Sarah Goldfinger, Naren Shankar

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Grimm Season 1 Episode 16 - The Thing with Feathers
    7.9/10(1573 votes)

    S1:E16

    Nick tries to take Juliette on a romantic weekend but soon becomes embroiled in a case involving a neighbor couple. Meanwhile, Monroe and Hank both find themselves romantically involved with new women.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writer:Richard Hatem

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Grimm Season 1 Episode 5 - Danse Macabre
    7.8/10(1947 votes)

    S1:E5

    Nick and Hank's investigation of a dead high school teacher leads them to the school's outcast, Roddy. Nick realizes that there's more to Roddy than meets the eye, and enlists Monroe's help to get through to the troubled teenager before he exacts revenge on the students who wronged him. Meanwhile, Nick learns that his presence is beginning to affect the creature world.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Grimm Season 1 Episode 11 - Tarantella
    7.8/10(1723 votes)

    S1:E11

    Nick and Hank search for a dangerous heartbreaker who leaves behind a gruesome corpse and apparently her finger. Nick and Juliette's safety is threatened when the creature world begins to discover his identity.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Grimm Season 1 Episode 20 - Happily Ever Aftermath
    7.8/10(1498 votes)

    S1:E20

    Nick and Hank are called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch, after her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Juliette does some digging into the mysterious death of Nick’s parents in an effort to help him find closure.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Grimm Season 1 Episode 4 - Lonelyhearts
    7.6/10(1965 votes)

    S1:E4

    After investigating a strange cluster of female deaths and disappearances, Nick sends Monroe undercover to get a whiff of a hypnotic suspect. In the meantime, a stranger shows up looking to avenge the death of his friend at the hands of a Grimm, but he'll have to get past Captain Renard.

    Director:Michael Waxman
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Grimm Season 1 Episode 2 - Bears Will Be Bears
    7.5/10(2245 votes)

    S1:E2

    A barbaric family history is revealed when Nick and Hank investigate a case of breaking and entering. Meanwhile, Nick assigns Monroe to look after Aunt Marie.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Grimm Season 1 Episode 3 - Beeware
    7.5/10(2111 votes)

    S1:E3

    The station is abuzz as Nick and Hank are called to a case where an innocent flash mob results in a gruesome homicide. As Nick delves further into the investigation, he learns more about his unique family history, and finds himself at odds when he and Hank are assigned to protect a dark character from his recent past.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writers:Cameron Litvack, Thania St. John

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Grimm Season 1 Episode 9 - Of Mouse and Man
    7.5/10(1718 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nick and Hank investigate a murder victim left in a dumpster, and soon discover that the trail leads to an abusive boyfriend, an arrogant lawyer, and a meek junk yard owner. Meanwhile, Juliette notices someone watching her and Nick, and Monroe gets a message from the creature community.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Woman in Black" is the best rated episode of "Grimm" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1679 votes. Directed by Norberto Barba and written by David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, it aired on 5/18/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Three Coins in a Fuchsbau".