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The Worst Episodes of Smoke

Every episode of Smoke ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Smoke!

Worst episode
S1E9 Mirror Mirror
6.5803 votes
Best episode
S1E7 Whitewashed Tombs
7.7656 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.1avg
Binge time
7h 56m
9 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Smoke Season 1 Episode 9 - Mirror Mirror
    6.5/10(803 votes)

    S1:E9

    A desperate Calderone calls in a favor. Gudsen scrambles for control. A massive blaze stokes a make-or-break showdown.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Dennis Lehane

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  2. Smoke Season 1 Episode 3 - Weird Milk
    6.7/10(643 votes)

    S1:E3

    Calderone charts her own course for answers. Gudsen pitches a new path for their partnership. Freddy heads to Coop's headquarters.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Molly Miller

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  3. Smoke Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(876 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tensions rise as the search for suspects begins. Michelle Calderone pumps the brakes on her personal life. Dave Gudsen gets creative.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Dennis Lehane

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  4. Smoke Season 1 Episode 4 - Strawberry
    6.8/10(594 votes)

    S1:E4

    Gudsen sheds light on his dark past. Calderone digs even deeper. Freddy starts to spiral.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Molly Miller, Kary Antholis

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  5. Smoke Season 1 Episode 2 - Your Happy Makes Me Sad
    7.0/10(770 votes)

    S1:E2

    Seemingly stalled, Gudsen and Calderone consider a new lead. Chaos ensues on a side mission. Freddy Fasano rethinks his future.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Dennis Lehane, Adriane McCray

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  6. Smoke Season 1 Episode 5 - Size Matters
    7.1/10(599 votes)

    S1:E5

    While Gudsen heads out of town for a conference, Calderone tries to track down his old partner. Freddy seeks revenge.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Steven Hanna, Steve Harris

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  7. Smoke Season 1 Episode 8 - Mercy
    7.5/10(618 votes)

    S1:E8

    Gudsen flips the script. Harvey grapples with regret. Calderone is forced to confront her past.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Molly Miller

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  8. Smoke Season 1 Episode 6 - Manhood
    7.7/10(649 votes)

    S1:E6

    Esposito and Calderone urge Harvey to take action. A fully rogue Freddy reaches out to an ally.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Dennis Lehane

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  9. Smoke Season 1 Episode 7 - Whitewashed Tombs
    7.7/10(656 votes)

    S1:E7

    On the heels of heartache, Calderone clocks in for a covert mission. Gudsen navigates newfound glory—and an unexpected confrontation.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mirror Mirror" is the worst rated episode of Smoke. It scored 6.5/10 from 803 votes. Directed by Joe Chappelle and written by Dennis Lehane, it aired on August 14, 2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Weird Milk".

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