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The Best Episodes Written By Jonathan Tropper

Every TV Episode Written by Jonathan Tropper Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Requiem
    9.2/10(43 votes)

    S4:E8

    Resolved to leave Banshee, Lucas learns that the murder case he thought was finally closed may in fact be opening again. After a tense faceoff with Calvin and the Brotherhood, Proctor looks to finalize his deal with the Colombians. Carrie takes aim at one final act of vengeance. Brock demands allegiance from Bunker as Banshee braces for an uncertain future.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - A Mixture of Madness
    8.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E10

    Recalling a series of prison therapy sessions that fueled his hatred of Rabbit, and pressed by Xavier’s insistence that the FBI handle a kidnapping case, Lucas makes a decision that will change the collective fate of Carrie, her family, Sugar, Job, and the entire Banshee police force. A special delivery at Alex’s doorstep leads Nola to reconsider her future; Kai teaches Rebecca the power of telecommunications.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Bullets and Tears
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    S2:E10

    Lucas and Carrie steel themselves for a showdown with a vengeful Rabbit and his ruthless soldiers; Rebecca proves her allegiance.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - A Window of F*cking Opportunity
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S3:E10

    As the Secret Service finally corners the Tongs' printing operation, Ah Sahm must choose between his brothers in the Hop Wei and a future with Yan Mi.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Meet the New Boss
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    S1:E3

    A mixed martial arts title bout is being planned at the local Kinaho Moon Casino, run by tribe leader Benjamin Longshadow and his son Alex. Huge profits are anticipated for Banshee investors, but the enterprise is threatened when the champion angers Lucas.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Night of the Hunter
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S2:E10

    In the wake of another shocking scandal, the neighborhood gathers for Father's Day at the country club.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - To a Man with a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S2:E6

    Ah Sahm, Young Jun, and Hong travel with Vega to Rooker’s Mill, a U.S.-Mexico border town owned by Elijah Rooker, the wealthy host of a lucrative fight tournament that Ah Sahm is determined to win. As he learns more about Vega, Ah Sahm draws the attention of another fighter, Dolph, and later, Rooker himself.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Homecoming
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    S2:E9

    While in New York, Job visits a priest with ties to Rabbit; Carrie's relationship with Gordon faces a new test following another revelation.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Wicks
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    S1:E6

    Wicks, an ex-con from Lucas’ past, passes through Banshee, triggering memories about the Albino, a brutal insider enlisted by Rabbit to make Lucas’ prison life a living hell. Proctor turns to extortion when a reverend refuses to sell his home to make room for a casino hotel.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Always the Cowboy
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    S1:E9

    As Rabbit closes in on Carrie and Lucas, Carrie flees the hospital in a desperate attempt to collect her family and get them out of town. Kai introduces Rebecca to the business world, and sends Lucas a message about fooling around with his niece. Alex Longshadow recruits a Proctor thug with gambling issues to deal with a work-stoppage problem at the casino.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Rock-a-Bye
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S2:E8

    Baba and Edo lead their armies into an epic battle that builds to an intense face-off between the brothers.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Fire Trials
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    S3:E1

    With Rabbit dead and Emmet's death avenged, Banshee has since been nothing but a quiet town. But things begin to change when Hood eyes a risky new job, as Chayton returns railing the Kinaho to war.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - We're Here Until We're Not
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    S2:E1

    The arrival of a charming billionaire neighbor disrupts Westmont Village. Coop finds himself with an unexpected new partner in crime.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Something Out of the Bible
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S4:E1

    With his inability to find Job, Lucas returns to Banshee two years later to look for a serial murderer on the loose.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Learn to Endure, or Hire a Bodyguard
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S2:E1

    Back with the Hop Wei, Ah Sahm spends his nights at the Barbary Coast fight pit, confronting a new anti-Chinese group, Teddy’s Boys. While Ah Toy accuses him of just looking for another fight, an empowered Mai Ling worries about her brother’s next steps. Meanwhile, Bill finds it hard to break out of his role as enforcer for Zing; Penny is determined to continue running Mercer Steel, much to Blake’s dismay; and Chao offers Ah Sahm some advice for his future with Young Jun.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Kindred
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S1:E5

    A band of marauding bikers crashes the annual Banshee Spirit Festival, with deadly consequences, sparking Lucas and Siobhan to meter out vigilante justice. Burned after losing his key witness against Proctor, Lucas is further dismayed when FBI agent Xavier arrives to monitor the situation. Rebecca Bowman, torn between passion and her Amish roots, finds a kindred spirit in the sheriff.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    A recently paroled master thief assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, sheriff-in-waiting of Banshee, Pa. Keeping his history a secret, Lucas befriends boxer-turned-bartender Sugar Bates, and settles into his new life as Banshee’s sheriff. Lucas inadvertently gets tangled up in the rampant corruption of shunned Amish gangster Kai Proctor, while keeping a vigilant eye out for Mr. Rabbit, the New York mob boss who wants revenge against Lucas and former partner and lover Carrie for the jewel heist that landed Lucas in prison.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - We Shall Live Forever
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    S1:E8

    Carrie urges Lucas to let go of the past, even as an increasingly suspicious Gordon is hell-bent on uncovering hers. Cast out of her Amish home, Rebecca turns to Proctor to give her a new start in Banshee. A surprise visit from Rabbit’s lieutenant, Olek, a.k.a. Widow’s Peak, brings back a flood of memories for Carrie. As his family keeps vigil for the ailing Benjamin Longshadow, Alex gets a surprise visit from his sister Nola.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Exactly the Wrong Time to Get Proud
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S3:E1

    Struggling under the pressure of an increased police presence, the Hop Wei search for a new, lucrative way to survive.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Brothers and Sisters
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    S2:E1

    Baba ventures into hostile territory in search of Haniwa. Queen Kane consecrates a new Payan capital and makes a surprising announcement.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - This Is What Happens
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    S1:E1

    After losing his high-powered job, Coop attends a neighbor's barbecue, where he faces his ex-wife Mel and makes a surprising choice.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Deuce
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    S1:E2

    After an unsuccessful job interview, Coop pawns a stolen watch.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Everything Becomes Symbol and Irony
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E9

    Coop fights for his freedom.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Little Fish
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S2:E1

    In the aftermath of their bloody shootout with Rabbit, Lucas, Carrie and the Banshee Sheriff's Department (BSD) are interrogated by FBI special agent Jim Racine, who metes out punishment that may, or may not, fit the crimes. Meanwhile, Proctor sets his sights on persuading Rebecca to return to his care. As Gordon stews over his wife's betrayal, Deva shows off her resourcefulness after being caught shoplifting in a mall. Later, a straightforward armored-truck robbery turns into a dangerous high-speed chase involving a mysterious motorcycle pursuer.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Theoretical Herpes
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nick throws a party for the neighborhood men, leading to tension between Coop and Paul. The women take a self-defense class.

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    Writer:Jonathan Tropper

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Jonathan Tropper Ratings Summary

"Requiem" is the best rated episode written by Jonathan Tropper. It scored 9.2/10 based on 43 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/20/2016 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Mixture of Madness".