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The Best Episodes of Murder in the First

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Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 11 - Down Time
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Down Time

    S2:E11

    Terry and Hildy take a high-ranking officer into custody; Suger faces a new threat to Potrero; Molk uncovers unsettling information about a potential prostitution ring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 10 - Nothing but the Truth
    8.2/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Nothing but the Truth

    S2:E10

    While Jamie deals with the fallout from her tirade, witnesses begin to take the stand in the case against Dustin; Hildy makes a vow when her family is threatened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 1 - Twenty-Fifteen
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Twenty-Fifteen

    S2:E1

    San Francisco Police Department Detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan are quickly thrust into the middle of a brutal onslaught. San Francisco's finest must work quickly to put an end to the threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 4 - My Sugar Walls
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - My Sugar Walls

    S2:E4

    Raffi fears Hildy's continued investigation of the grow house murder will blowback on a case of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 5 - The McCormack Mulligan
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - The McCormack Mulligan

    S2:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 8 - Out of the Shadows
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Out of the Shadows

    S2:E8

    Junior reveals new details which may finally give Hildy and Terry the upper hand in their investigation, while the Trial of Dustin Maker begins with opening statements. Meanwhile, an unlikely source provides Suger with startling new information regarding his sister.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  7. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 9 - Bruja Blanca
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Bruja Blanca

    S2:E9

    Terry and Hildy's investigation is dealt a lethal setback; Raffi's loyalty is questioned; Suger contemplates the future of Potrero; the stress of the trial takes a toll on Jamie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 12 - Number Thirty Nine
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Number Thirty Nine

    S2:E12

    Terry and Hildy race to close in on a murder suspect; Fatty B lobbies to take Potrero in a new direction; a verdict is reached in Dustin's trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 9 - Family Matters
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Family Matters

    S1:E9

    The department looks into the death of a drug-addicted socialite and her husband. Terry and Hildy discover the witnesses in the Kevin Neyers case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 3 - Blue on Blue
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Blue on Blue

    S2:E3

    As the city reels, newly appointed D.A. Mario Siletti promises justice. Meanwhile, the body of a young Chinese gang member found in an urban grow house leads Hildy into the dangerous world of drugs and gang politics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 2 - Schizofrenzy
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Schizofrenzy

    S2:E2

    Tensions mount as the manhunt proves to be more difficult than expected. Terry is promoted to acting lieutenant, which he soon discovers comes with responsibilities more taxing than he anticipated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 4 - Burning Woman
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Burning Woman

    S1:E4

    Erich Blunt dos not listen to his lawyer's advice and leaves for a drug-fueled weekend. Terry and Hildy have to try and deal with the repercussions of Hildy's officer involved shooting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 6 - Oh, Mexico
    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Oh, Mexico

    S2:E6

    Terry and Hildy find themselves investigating people within their own department. Jamie digs into Dustin's past in an effort to better understand his actions. Meanwhile, Suger searches for answers as someone close to him disappears, then makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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  14. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 7 - State of the Union
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - State of the Union

    S2:E7

    Terry and Hildy head to Mexico when truths emerge about Navarro. Meanwhile, a fuming Suger prepares for war, and unforeseen developments mark Raffi's investigation into Suger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 5 - Pants on Fire
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Pants on Fire

    S1:E5

    Erich Blunt decides to take a lie-detector test in an effort to change the public's perception about him. Some problems surround a past suspect's alibi, which could ruin Hildy and Terry's case against Blunt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 6 - Punch Drunk
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Punch Drunk

    S1:E6

    Six months have now passed and Erich Blunt is on trial for the murder of Cindy Strauss. Terry comes to a decision to try and atone for his behavior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 7 - Suck My Alibi
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Suck My Alibi

    S1:E7

    An important witness is found dead potentially ruining the prosecution's case. Erich Blunt's high-profile attorney attempts to prove his client's innocence.

    Director:Mike Mayers
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 10 - Kat's Meow
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Kat's Meow

    S3:E10

    In this thrilling season finale, Terry and Hildy race to close one of their most complex cases. A new grisly murder hits close to home for the inspectors. Siletti learns his victory in court comes with a substantial price.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 3 - Who's Your Daddy
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Who's Your Daddy

    S1:E3

    The team investigate the case of Cindy Strauss. Hildy meets up with a young witness who is concerned for his mothers safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 3 - Black and Blue
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Black and Blue

    S3:E3

    Public pressure on Terry and the SFPD continues to rise for the shooting death of an unarmed suspect. Hildy tracks down the fugitive in the Normandy Parker murder. Arkin advises Siletti to reconcile with his wife, as she might be the key to winning -- or losing -- his case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 5 - Follow the Money
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Follow the Money

    S3:E5

    The murder of a prime suspect in the Normandy Parker case seems to prove Terry's conspiracy theory. Siletti's fragile peace with his family is upended by a ruinous civil lawsuit compounding his legal troubles. And Hildy goes on a date in an attempt to move on from Terry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 6 - Sam I Am
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Sam I Am

    S3:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 7 - Let's Make a Deal
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Let's Make a Deal

    S3:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.1/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A murder case is taken a close look at from the the crime being committed and then through the investigation, arrest and actual trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 8 - Daddy Dearest
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Daddy Dearest

    S3:E8

    Terry and Hildy struggle to collect evidence against their new number one suspect. Terry attempts to repair his relationship with Hildy. The prosecution comes out swinging with an emotional witness who threatens Siletti’s chances at life on the outside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Down Time" is the best rated episode of "Murder in the First". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nothing but the Truth".