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The Best Episodes Written By Ken Woodruff

Every TV Episode Written by Ken Woodruff Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Dead Drop
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E2

    After a Russian spy is poisoned by his own comrades, he offers to help the team neutralize a threat against U.S. assets in Russia in exchange for the dying spy's final wish: revenge.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Black Bear
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E2

    When a former CIA operative is murdered, Keaton enlists Shepherd to help recover valuable intel that could take down Tal once and for all. But the question remains, can Shepherd be trusted?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Blinking Red Light
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    S4:E7

    The search for a serial killer hits close to home for Jane when he encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E1

    Former CIA agent Erica Shepherd, now known as one of the most notorious traitors in recent American history. Shepherd is brought out of a federal Supermax prison by FBI Agent Will Keaton to help stop some of the most dangerous acts of espionage threatening the United States today.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    S3:E19

    Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - There Will Be Blood
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    S5:E16

    Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - An Offer
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    Flashbacks to the past reveal the fateful events that led CIA Deputy Director Erica Shepherd to betray her country and the ensuing investigation that put her on a collision course with Will Keaton.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E1

    David Jung, a Korean-American man who faked his death nine years ago, confronts his past when his daughter Rebecca, now working as an assassin for the private intelligence agency Caddis, is sent to kill him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - 18-5-4
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S2:E21

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Fire and Brimstone
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S6:E6

    With the final clue in hand, Jane attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Little Red Corvette
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    S5:E12

    The CBI investigates the death of a geologist, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down Tommy Volker.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S2:E2

    On the heels of his reinstatement, Gordon is thrust onto the high-profile case tracking the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move, while Bruce asks for help from his father's old friend to unlock the secrets in his office, and Nygma asks out Kristin Kringle on a date.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Not One Red Cent
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S5:E3

    A bank employee is murdered during a heist and Jane and the team must work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is pulled deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - White Lines
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    S6:E11

    The FBI is tasked with finding the killer of several DEA agents, and Jane goes on a date with a beautiful woman associated with the case.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Black Hearts
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S6:E21

    With time running out to save the victims of a kidnapping ring before they are transported overseas, Jane and Lisbon zero in on the criminal enterprise’s mastermind. Meanwhile, Lisbon decides if she will move to D.C. with Agent Pike.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Pink Chanel Suit
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S3:E6

    The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S2:E19

    Gordon and Bruce question Professor Strange about project chimera which leads Strange to send the newly resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon. Meanwhile, Gordon investigate's who Professor Strange is.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Thin Red Line
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E8

    While the police suspect a drug dealer on trial is behind the murders of the State's witness in his case, as well as his girlfriend, Patrick Jane sees a different motive for the crime -- as well as a different suspect.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Blood In, Blood Out
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S2:E14

    When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Miss Red
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S1:E21

    Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to play suspects off each other in order to solve the case of a wealthy software company CEO found murdered on his yacht.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Red Scare
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the death of a prominent architect found murdered in a crumbling old mansion, and there appears to be a number of suspects.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Sierra Maestra
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E13

    Tal's war on the CIA expands to two fronts; Keaton and the CoIntel team must locate the domestic target before Chigorin launches an all-out assault on the unsuspecting innocents; Shepherd convinces Keaton to let her go to Cuba to thwart Tal's attack.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    S2:E12

    Penguin takes a hit for Galavan's murder, but doesn't let Gordon off easily. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock investigate the body-snatching spree of Victor Fries, one of Gotham's preeminent cryogenics engineers.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Beasts of Prey
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S1:E19

    Gordon and Bullock inspect a cold case involving "the Ogre", a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker, and Bruce and Selina confront Reggie.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S3:E19

    Temple Shaman takes Bruce to the next phase of his training; Gordon and Bullock discover a crystal owl that carries the biggest secrets of Gotham's underworld; Nygma and Penguin must work together to get out of a tricky situation.

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    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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Ken Woodruff Ratings Summary

"Dead Drop" is the best rated episode written by Ken Woodruff. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/12/2026 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Black Bear".