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The Best Episodes of The Red Line Season 1

Every episode of The Red Line Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Red Line Season 1!

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A heart-in-your-throat drama, Red Line begins with the mistaken shooting of a black doctor at the hands of a white cop and unfolds from the perspective of each of the families connected to the tragedy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Red Line Season 1 Episode 1 - We Must All Care
    7.3/10(129 votes)

    #1 - We Must All Care

    S1:E1

    Three very different Chicago families journey toward hope and healing after a tragedy causes them all to consider how race and racial biases affect their lives.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writers:Erica Weiss, Caitlin Parrish

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  2. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 2 - We Are Each Other's Harvest
    7.6/10(88 votes)

    #2 - We Are Each Other's Harvest

    S1:E2

    Grieving widower Daniel Calder files a civil suit against Officer Paul Evans, the cop who shot his unarmed husband. Also, Daniel’s adopted daughter, Jira, tries to connect with her birth mother, Tia Young, who is conflicted about meeting her daughter, and Paul is assigned a new partner on the force, Officer Diego Carranza.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Shernold Edwards

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  3. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 3 - For We Meet by One or the Other
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #3 - For We Meet by One or the Other

    S1:E3

    After hearing Paul’s testimony about Harrison’s shooting, Daniel has an angry outburst that puts his lawsuit against Paul at risk. Also, Jira’s first meeting with her birth mother, Tia, doesn’t go as she expected.

    Director:Aurora Guerrero
    Writer:Sue Chung

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  4. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 4 - We Need Glory For a While
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #4 - We Need Glory For a While

    S1:E4

    Tia finds herself making enemies after she gives a powerful speech against Paul Evans and the Chicago Police Department. Also, Paul’s life takes an upturn after he performs a heroic act that makes him a momentary hero.

    Director:Matthew A. Cherry
    Writer:Aaron Carter

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  5. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 5 - One Day We May Be More Than a Body
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #5 - One Day We May Be More Than a Body

    S1:E5

    Daniel, reeling over disturbing information he discovered about Harrison, seeks comfort from his colleague – and Jira’s teacher – Liam Bhat. Also, Jira causes waves when she speaks up in defense of Tia during Tia’s debate with incumbent Alderman Nathan Gordon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 6 - We Turn Up This Music Louder Than a Mother's Cry
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #6 - We Turn Up This Music Louder Than a Mother's Cry

    S1:E6

    Daniel fears for Jira’s safety after receiving a threatening phone call warning her to stop speaking out about the shooting. Also, Jira rallies her classmates to walk out of school to march against police brutality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 7 - I Must Tell You What We Have Inherited
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #7 - I Must Tell You What We Have Inherited

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Red Line Season 1 Episode 8 - This Victory Alone is not the Change We Seek
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #8 - This Victory Alone is not the Change We Seek

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"We Must All Care" is the best rated episode of "The Red Line" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Victoria Mahoney and written by Erica Weiss, Caitlin Parrish, it aired on 4/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "We Are Each Other's Harvest".