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The Best Episodes of The Shadow Line

Every episode of The Shadow Line ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Shadow Line!

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A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(141 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Gatehouse finally tracks Glickman down with explosive consequences. Gabriel gets closer to finding out why he got shot and there's help for Bede's floundering business deal from an unexpected direction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(152 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The driver of Wratten's car is identified, and Gabriel and Joseph Bede are desperate to get to him first, but they find themselves in a three-horse race with a shadowy figure that always seems to be one step ahead of them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(147 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Gabriel uncovers some dark truths about Counterpoint which implicate his colleagues and Glickman warns him that Gatehouse will hunt him down. Bede gets one step closer to finally getting out of the drugs game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Bede reluctantly finds himself in the driving secret of the drugs cartel. Meanwhile Gabriel continues to investigate the Wratten murder against his superior's instructions, and Honey discovers a secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Jay Wratten's insistence that Bob Harris is responsible for his uncle's murder causes problems for Bede's new business deal. Meanwhile Gabriel struggles to placate his ex-mistress and Gatehouse shows he'll go to great lengths to find Glickman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(137 votes)

    #6 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Bede desperately tries to complete the final drug deal as his wife's condition deteriorates rapidly, while Gabriel is inexorably drawn to a shocking confrontation with Gatehouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Shadow Line Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(178 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In a race with the dealers, DI Gabriel leads the investigation into a drug baron's murder.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "The Shadow Line". It scored 8.1/10 based on 141 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/2/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".