The Best Episodes Written By Jason Ning

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(39 votes)

   #1 - O, Ye of Little Faith, Father

   S4:E35/8/2019

   An ex-gang member's murder may mask an even darker crime. Lucifer catches Chloe in a lie. Dan and Maze go rogue. Linda braces for looming motherhood.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
2. 

   8.2/10(39 votes)

   #2 - Super Bad Boyfriend

   S4:E85/8/2019

   Lucifer and Chloe investigate a teacher's murder. Meanwhile, Lucifer goes to extremes to convince Eve to dump him, and Amenadiel mentors a teen.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
3. 

   8.2/10(40 votes)

   #3 - The Angel of San Bernardino

   S3:E204/16/2018

   Lucifer and Chloe investigate a murder during which a witness claims a winged guardian angel saved her life, causing Lucifer to become paranoid about his own actions. Meanwhile, Pierce and Chloe's relationship takes an interesting turn and Lucifer discovers something that could change everything.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
4. 

   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Curveball

   S2:E112/24/2014

   Pierce fights for an autistic teen who is under interrogation for murder; Dean Haley attempts to convince a neuroscience prodigy to attend CLMU.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
5. 

   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Painless

   S3:E26/24/2014

   When a prosecutor mysteriously drops dead in the middle of a courtroom, Pierce and Moretti go on the hunt for a killer. Meanwhile, Moretti and Donnie make some decisions about their future.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
6. 

   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Model Behavior

   S1:E69/30/2008

   When Debbie is given the opportunity to shoot a fashion show for Nylon Magazine, Annie uses the event for a school project. Naomi tries to use the shoot to mend her parents' marriage, but her plan ends up backfiring. Meanwhile, Kelly receives a phone call that changes her relationship with Ryan.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
7. 

   8.1/10(54 votes)

   #7 - Weaponizer

   S2:E510/24/2016

   Lucifer is excited to investigate the murder of his favorite action movie hero, Wesley Cabot. Longtime rival Rolf Van Zandt initially is a suspect, but the investigation soon shifts. Meanwhile, Uriel shows up and Amenadiel is forced to come clean about his lost powers. Also, Lucifer and Uriel fight about Chloe and their mother.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
8. 

   8.1/10(57 votes)

   #8 - Really Sad Devil Guy

   S5:E18/21/2020

   Lucifer toys with a murder victim while Chloe and Maze investigate the death. Meanwhile, Amenadiel cleans up the club, and Linda mothers a genius.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
9. 

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Help Me, Rhonda

   S1:E152/3/2009

   Adrianna tells the baby's father and her mother that she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Annie feels threatened by Ethan's friendship with Rhonda; and Silver finally opens up to Dixon.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Jason Ning
10. 

    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!

    S5:E155/28/2021

    Lucifer learns that not all of his siblings want him to land the big promotion. Also, Dan offers to set Ella up with an old friend.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
11. 

    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #11 - What Would Lucifer Do?

    S3:E410/23/2017

    When a youth counselor is found murdered, Lucifer and Chloe venture into the world of high-end reform programs to find the killer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel adjusts his lifestyle in an attempt to help Lucifer, and Chloe questions Lt. Pierce's feelings towards her.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
12. 

    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #12 - God Johnson

    S2:E165/15/2017

    When a grisly murder takes place at an insane asylum, the prime suspect calls himself God. After realizing that this man could actually be his father, Lucifer struggles with his feelings towards him and tries to find the truth, all while trying to discover who the real killer is.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
13. 

    7.8/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Favorite Son

    S1:E62/29/2016

    Lucifer bails on Chloe when he becomes bored with her investigation into a ruthless biker gang murder. However, when he discovers something was stolen during the crime that was very personal to him, he demands that Chloe let him rejoin the case.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
14. 

    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #14 - My Brother's Keeper

    S3:E142/5/2018

    When Chloe and Lucifer's investigation into the murder of a diamond thief points to one of Ella's brothers as the main suspect, Ella is driven to prove her brother's innocence and recruits an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Linda is upset when Charlotte comes to her for help and Detective Pierce hashes out his issues with Amenadiel.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
15. 

    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #15 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness

    S1:E32/8/2016

    When a 22-year-old future superstar quarterback wakes up to find a dead girl floating in his swimming pool, he turns to his friend, Lucifer, for help. Lucifer enlists Chloe to investigate the case, which leads to the world of big money sports and people who will literally kill to be number one.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
16. 

    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #16 - City of Angels?

    S3:E111/1/2018

    In a flashback episode that takes place when Lucifer first came to LA, Amenadiel comes to retrieve his fallen brother, but is shocked when he is mugged. Amenadiel enlists Lucifer's help to track down the mugger and Lucifer, in turn, offers his assistance - but only in exchange for a favor. Meanwhile, Chloe and Dan - who are still married - investigate the murder of an MMA fighter, Aidan Scott, at the hands of the same killer who mugged Amenadiel.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
17. 

    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Ch-Ch-Changes

    S2:E16/25/2013

    FBI Agent Kate Moretti asks Dr. Daniel Pierce to determine the mental competency of a man being retried for murder. But the trial takes a shocking and unexpected turn when Pierce’s findings question whether the person standing trial is the same person he was six years ago. Meanwhile, Moretti is unpleasantly surprised to discover that the Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case is her soon-to-be-ex-husband Donnie Ryan.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
18. 

    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #18 - A Great Place to Drink to Gain Control of Your Drink

    S1:E54/27/2023

    Simone and Wiley’s hunt for Clara, the red-haired woman, leads them to an enigmatic new source and together they uncover the dangerous truth about their connection to her.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
19. 

    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Gymkata

    S1:E71/4/2024

    With the ghosts gathering in Los Angeles, the family regroups until an unexpected visitor disrupts their plans. A momentous occasion descends into chaos.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
20. 

    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #20 - The Messenger

    S1:E58/6/2012

    When a young man in a cult claims to be hearing the word of God, Pierce must determine if it’s actually the word of God or a life-threatening neurological condition. Pierce and Moretti must also figure out if his murder is linked to his drug past or his new life with an organization that may be scamming people out of their life savings. Roger Bart guest-stars as Ethan Kendrick, a high-powered IRS agent looking into the finances of the organization. Meanwhile, the university gives Pierce an award for his research.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
21. 

    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Lovesick

    S1:E68/20/2012

    Pierce is called upon to help the FBI investigate the murder of a therapist. Moretti spends more time with Professor Hathaway. And Dean Haley uses Pierce as bait to get a wealthy alumni’s widow to fund a new building.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning
22. 

    5.1/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Great Gatsby 2001: A Space Odyssey

    S1:E75/11/2023

    With the Lazarus Shroud secured, Simone and Celeste set sail on a perilous journey in pursuit of the Holy Grail. Wiley receives an unexpected offer from Mrs. Davis that could rewrite his future.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Jason Ning