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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rosewood Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(392 votes)

    S1:E1

    Set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world's hottest cities - Miami - private pathologist Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr. must crack a case that hits close to home. As he begins his investigation, Detective Annalise Villa gives him a run for his money as they cross paths and are forced to work together to help the Miami PD solve the case.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writer:Todd Harthan

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  2. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 2 - Fireflies and Fidelity
    7.1/10(271 votes)

    S1:E2

    When an unexpected piece of evidence surfaces in the 305, Rosewood and Villa attempt to solve a serious crime involving a very well-off Miami man. Meanwhile, Rosewood struggles to balance a new romantic interest with the demands of his mother, and Villa runs into trouble on the job.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Todd Harthan

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  3. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 4 - Boatopsy & Booty
    7.3/10(139 votes)

    S2:E4

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    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  4. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 8 - Prosopagnosia & Parrot Fish
    7.3/10(141 votes)

    S2:E8

    An investigation into the death of a food truck vendor with a crooked history reveals the victim has a connection to Slade's past.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  5. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 3 - Have-Nots & Hematomas
    7.4/10(244 votes)

    S1:E3

    A series of mysterious deaths pulls Rosewood off the glamorous promenades of South Beach when a troubled young genius stands accused of murder, and the only one who believes in his innocence is Rosewood. He must contend with a colorful new adversary, escalating health problems and a burgeoning romantic relationship, while Villa's inability to connect with people hampers her own ability to investigate the case.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Andy Berman

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  6. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 9 - Fashionistas and Fasciitis
    7.4/10(200 votes)

    S1:E9

    Amidst the glitz and glamour of Miami Fashion Week, there's a plot to kill one of the city's hottest new designers, who turns to Rosewood for help. As the case takes Rosewood and Villa from the catwalk to the perp walk, Rosewood learns of his shared past with the victim. When he enlists the aid of his best friend, Dr. Mike Boyce, Rosewood unintentionally gives Villa the jolt she needs to get back into the dating pool. Potential love also is in the air for Donna, who tries her hand at online dating. Meanwhile, Pippy and TMI find their romance on the skids when Pippy discovers TMI has kept an important secret from her.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Lisa Morales

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  7. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 11 - Paralytics and Priorities
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    S1:E11

    Rosewood and Villa must follow a trail of clues left for Rosie, before another victim falls prey. As things heat up between Villa and Mike, Villa escapes by throwing herself deeper into the case, which inevitably pushes her closer to Rosewood. Meanwhile, Donna intervenes when Pippy decides to give TMI’s absentee mother a piece of her mind. Plus, the Chief position is Hornstock’s, if he is willing to pay a stiff price.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Diana Mendez Boucher

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  8. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 12 - Negative Autopsies and New Partners
    7.4/10(181 votes)

    S1:E12

    Villa tries to find a new partner. Hornstock assigns Pippy to a case that dredges up old wounds for her and the family. Rosewood has a health scare.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writer:Marqui Jackson

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  9. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 7 - Lidocaine & Long-Term Lust
    7.4/10(131 votes)

    S2:E7

    An investigation into the death of a Miami model the night after her beachfront photo shoot leads Rosie and Villa into the world of plastic surgery.

    Director:David Crabtree
    Writer:Melissa Scrivner-Love

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  10. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 4 - Vandals and Vitamins
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    S1:E4

    Rosewood and Villa must prove a brilliant doctor murdered two patients, despite a limited amount of evidence; Rosewood receives a letter containing potentially life-altering news.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 1 - Forward Motion & Frat Life
    7.5/10(168 votes)

    S2:E1

    A new captain shakes things up at the East Miami Police Department, and Miami's young, hot-shot mayor gets personally involved when his promising young mentee is mysteriously murdered.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Todd Harthan

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  12. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 2 - Secrets & Silent Killers
    7.5/10(143 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Rosie and Villa discover that their murder victim has a death certificate from three years ago, they’re charged with uncovering the truth around his identity. As they struggle to solve the mystery around his death, as well as around Eddie’s, TMI tries to reconnect with Pippy and Donna finds it hard to keep a secret from her family.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  13. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 5 - Spirochete & Santeria
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    S2:E5

    Rosie and Villa investigate a man who paid in advance for his own autopsy the day before he turned up dead!

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Evan Bleiweiss

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  14. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 11 - Mummies & Meltdowns
    7.5/10(142 votes)

    S2:E11

    The team is thrown for a loop when the mummified body of a notorious music producer is found on a yacht. Meanwhile, Rosewood is forced to deal with a shocking revelation about Tawnya.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  15. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 14 - White Matter & the Ways Back
    7.5/10(132 votes)

    S2:E14

    A mysterious death in an empty high-rise pulls Rosie and Villa into the inner circle of a former child star who may be planning a comeback. Meanwhile, Rosie is feeling the effects of Donna's involvement at Magic City Lab, and shocking revelations from Hornstock and Rosie elevate their relationship to a new level.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:D.M. Harring

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  16. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 16 - Benzodiazepine & the Benjamins
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    S2:E16

    The hunt for a counterfeit currency kingpin allows the team to get a glimpse into Villa's past. Meanwhile, Rosie receives surprising news about his recent health issue.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writers:Evan Bleiweiss, Jake Zebede

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  17. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 17 - Radiation & Rough Landings
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    S2:E17

    When a female astronaut is found dead, Rosie and Villa launch into an investigation of America's space program. Rosie navigates new dynamics regarding his latest health issue, and Villa's long-lost brother returns to Miami.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:Diana Mendez Boucher, Marc Halsey

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  18. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 6 - Policies and Ponies
    7.6/10(210 votes)

    S1:E6

    Hornstock is a murder suspect when his third ex-wife is killed, so he turns to Rosewood and Villa to help him clear his name.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Evan Bleiweiss

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  19. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 8 - Bloodhunt and Beats
    7.6/10(214 votes)

    S1:E8

    A bounty hunter who happens to be Hornstock's former partner helps Rosewood and Villa track a murderer; Pippy receives an opportunity that could launch her music career; Villa attempts to reconnect with her mother.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:Andy Berman, Jameal Turner

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  20. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 13 - Ballistics & BFFs
    7.6/10(176 votes)

    S1:E13

    Rosewood’s partnership with Villa faces an uncertain future when she’s paired with a recent transfer to the East Miami PD, with whom she shares a past. As Villa and her new partner investigate the death of a suburban dentist who ran a yuppie drug ring, Rosewood can’t shake the feeling that his “replacement” knows more about the victim’s narcotics business than he’s letting on. Meanwhile, a new medical examiner, Dr. Anita Eubanks, is brought in to help with the investigation and Hornstock’s insecurities hinder his ability to handle the public relations side of the case, forcing him to turn to an unlikely source for help

    Director:Vahan Moosekian
    Writer:D.M. Harring

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  21. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 16 - Dead Drops and Disentanglement
    7.6/10(162 votes)

    S1:E16

    Rosewood investigates the suspicious death of a man with medical issues similar to his own, which forces him to slightly adjust the tint on his Rosie-colored lenses and confront his own mortality. Also adding to his stress, he finds himself trapped between Donna and his girlfriend/cardiologist, Dr. Erica Kincaid, and their dueling opinions over what’s best for Rosewood – medically and personally. Meanwhile, Hornstock enlists the help of Villa as he attempts to reconnect with one of the witnesses linked to the case...his estranged teenage daughter, Sophie

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  22. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 18 - Thorax, Thrombosis & Threesomes
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    S1:E18

    When two bodies and lot of cash wash up on the shore of Miami Beach, Rosewood and Villa are forced to work with a rival private pathologist who threatens Rosewood’s contract with the East Miami Police Department. Meanwhile, Daisie moves in with Villa and oversteps her boundaries, while TMI tries to keep up with Pippy and Cassie.

    Director:Ian Toynton
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  23. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 19 - Sudden Death & Shades Deep
    7.6/10(156 votes)

    S1:E19

    Despite each being at the top of their fields, Villa and Rosewood are stumped when a local musician and king of catchy jingles suddenly keels over in his studio with no discernable cause of death. Meanwhile, Donna enlists Mitchie to investigate Erica’s “missing year”.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Rosewood Season 1 Episode 20 - Keratin & Kissyface
    7.6/10(157 votes)

    S1:E20

    When a patient of Erica Kincaid's dies on the table, Rosewood steps in to help solve what turns out to be the murder of an undercover ATF agent. But when Villa connects with a cold case detective, it turns out this case has more angles than they ever imagined.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:Diana Mendez Boucher, Evan Bleiweiss

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  25. Rosewood Season 2 Episode 15 - Clavicle Trauma & Closure
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    S2:E15

    A criminal lures Rosewood to the murder scene of a former tech millionaire and, in doing so, forces Rosie to re-examine a case from his past.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Melissa Scrivner-Love

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Rosewood". It scored 6.7/10 based on 392 votes. Directed by Richard Shepard and written by Todd Harthan, it aired on 9/23/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fireflies and Fidelity".