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The Best Episodes of Shots Fired

Every episode of Shots Fired ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Shots Fired!

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A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.

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    Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 5 - Hour Five: Before the Storm
    7.4/10(95 votes)

    #1 - Hour Five: Before the Storm

    S1:E5

    Cory reveals some key details about the night Joey Campbell was murdered, allowing Preston and Ashe to zero in on the people whom they believe were involved in his death. Their list of suspects grows significantly when they realize a long-standing program in place at the Sheriff's Department may have taken some liberties in the town of Gate Station.

    Director:Kasi Lemmons
    Writer:Marissa Jo Cerar

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  2. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 1 - Hour One: Pilot
    7.3/10(173 votes)

    #2 - Hour One: Pilot

    S1:E1

    A white teenager is killed by a black cop during a police shooting, leading an expert investigator and a special prosecutor to examine the case and grapple with media attention, public debate and the social unrest.

    Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood
    Writers:Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood

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  3. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 4 - Hour Four: Truth
    7.3/10(97 votes)

    #3 - Hour Four: Truth

    S1:E4

    After Cory opens up about what he witnessed the night of Joey Campbell's death, Ashe and Preston must decide if his word will be enough to go up against the entire sheriff's department. To help demonstrate the worthiness of their case, the two go after any substantial evidence they can find that will prove the deaths of Joey Campbell and Jesse Carr are somehow linked.

    Director:Malcolm D. Lee
    Writer:Reggie Rock Bythewood

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  4. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 2 - Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust
    7.2/10(116 votes)

    #4 - Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust

    S1:E2

    A controversial video leaks that features Deputy Beck, creating a new challenge for Ashe and Preston. Suspicions rise around Pastor Janae when it's revealed that she had a run-in with Joey and a witness goes missing in the case of Joey's murder.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Mick Betancourt

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  5. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 7 - Hour Seven: Content of Their Character
    7.2/10(83 votes)

    #5 - Hour Seven: Content of Their Character

    S1:E7

    Another team is tasked with investigating the case, but Preston remains dedicated to finding out the truth as a witness is placed in potential danger.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:J. David Shanks

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  6. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 6 - Hour Six: The Fire This Time
    7.1/10(89 votes)

    #6 - Hour Six: The Fire This Time

    S1:E6

    The tension heats up in Gate Station as a violent riot erupts between the citizens and the police. Meanwhile, Ashe and Preston confront Governor Eamons regarding their latest suspicions in Joey's murder, Ashe takes matters into her own hands when it comes to Javier and Preston sits down with Beck.

    Director:Jonathan Demme
    Writer:Jeff Stetson

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  7. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 8 - Hour Eight: Rock Bottom
    7.1/10(84 votes)

    #7 - Hour Eight: Rock Bottom

    S1:E8

    Preston and Ashe discover a possible murder weapon for the Joey Campbell case and are feel pressured to use it to find the identity of Joey's killer.

    Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood
    Writer:Gina Prince-Bythewood

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  8. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 3 - Hour Three: Somebody's Son
    7.0/10(102 votes)

    #8 - Hour Three: Somebody's Son

    S1:E3

    Ashe and Preston examine evidence in both cases and go on a dangerous manhunt for credible witnesses. The political implications of both cases begin to rise and Eamons' biggest competition seeks out Jesse'e mother.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Denitria Harris-Lawrence

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  9. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 9 - Hour Nine: Come to Jesus
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #9 - Hour Nine: Come to Jesus

    S1:E9

    In light of a surprising discovery about the Auxiliary Deputy program, the investigation puts the Sheriff's Department under further scrutiny.

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann
    Writers:Christopher Lee Bythewood, Denitria Harris-Lawrence, Mick Betancourt

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  10. Shots Fired Season 1 Episode 10 - Hour Ten: Last Dance
    6.9/10(81 votes)

    #10 - Hour Ten: Last Dance

    S1:E10

    In the series finale, the hearings for both cases are held and, as Preston presents the facts to the jurors, the truth behind each shooting is revealed. Meanwhile, Pastor Janae and other petitioners gather outside the courtroom in anticipation of the results, hoping for a better future. After the Sheriff's Department loses one of its own, it becomes clear who is really to blame.

    Director:Reggie Rock Bythewood
    Writers:Reggie Rock Bythewood, Marissa Jo Cerar

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hour Five: Before the Storm" is the best rated episode of "Shots Fired". It scored 7.4/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Marissa Jo Cerar, it aired on 4/19/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hour One: Pilot".