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The Best Episodes of Lady in the Lake

Every episode of Lady in the Lake ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lady in the Lake!

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When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women, Maddie Schwartz and Cleo Sherwood, converge on a fatal collision course.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 5 - Every time someone turns up dead in that lake, it does seem to lead to you.
    7.3/10(310 votes)

    #1 - Every time someone turns up dead in that lake, it does seem to lead to you.

    S1:E5

    Cleo's body is discovered. As Maddie's obsession with Cleo grows deeper, she realizes they once crossed paths.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 2 - It has to do with the search for the marvelous.
    7.0/10(417 votes)

    #2 - It has to do with the search for the marvelous.

    S1:E2

    Maddie takes an interest in the Durst case as she starts a new chapter. Cleo's work for Shell takes a dangerous turn.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Alma Har'el

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  3. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 4 - Innocence leaves when you discover cruelty. First in others, then in yourself.
    7.0/10(297 votes)

    #3 - Innocence leaves when you discover cruelty. First in others, then in yourself.

    S1:E4

    Maddie scores a big interview but struggles to be respected at The Star. Cleo starts implementing her plan as Shell learns troubling information.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 7 - My story
    7.0/10(276 votes)

    #4 - My story

    S1:E7

    Maddie is met with resistance when she tries spinning Cleo's story.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 3 - I was the first to see her dead. You were the last to see her alive.
    6.9/10(328 votes)

    #5 - I was the first to see her dead. You were the last to see her alive.

    S1:E3

    Reeling from what happened under her watch, Cleo begins forming a plan for her safety. Maddie throws herself into the Durst investigation.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 1 - Did you know Seahorses are fish?
    6.8/10(507 votes)

    #6 - Did you know Seahorses are fish?

    S1:E1

    Tessie Durst goes missing, sending shockwaves through Baltimore. Cleo and Maddie make life-changing choices. Maddie finds what she feared.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Alma Har'el

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  7. Lady in the Lake Season 1 Episode 6 - I know who killed Cleo Johnson
    4.9/10(479 votes)

    #7 - I know who killed Cleo Johnson

    S1:E6

    Arrests, confessions, and connections are made as Maddie comes closer to solving Cleo's murder.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Every time someone turns up dead in that lake, it does seem to lead to you." is the best rated episode of "Lady in the Lake". It scored 7.3/10 based on 310 votes. Directed by Alma Har'el and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/8/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "It has to do with the search for the marvelous.".