The Best Episodes Written By Rafael Samano

Every TV Episode Written by Rafael Samano Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Vivo o Muerto
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Vivo o Muerto

    S1:E9

    The case of a missing woman who disappeared after a night of clubbing with a Navy seaman takes the team to Mexico, where they learn of a possible connection to Gibbs' past.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - One Flew Over
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - One Flew Over

    S1:E7

    NIS investigates the murder of a dementia-afflicted Jane Doe. Also, flashbacks reveal the first time Gibbs met Franks

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Call of the Void
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Call of the Void

    S1:E1

    Forced into mandatory retirement, Ben goes to a small coastal town in Mexico to finish construction on his ex-partner's fishing cabin and in the process, crosses paths with a young woman who needs his help.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Silver or Lead
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Silver or Lead

    S1:E2

    Pursued by trackers, Ben and Maria Elena embark on a dangerous journey through the desert in order to reach the U.S.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Sin of Origin
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Sin of Origin

    S1:E3

    With limited options and his family's lives at risk, Ben attempts a desperate exit strategy -- one with potentially dire consequences.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Juan Doe
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Juan Doe

    S1:E4

    Ben must use his former Border Patrol connections when he's forced to execute an audacious heist for the cartel so that his ex-wife and daughter won't become victims of his own mistakes.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Plaza de Nada
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Plaza de Nada

    S1:E6

    Ben must navigate danger within the Zamora cartel while searching for the truth about his former partner as a U.S. government investigation closes in.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - King Tide
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - King Tide

    S1:E5

    With limited options and his family's lives at risk, Ben attempts a desperate exit strategy -- one with potentially dire consequences.

    Director:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Happy Birthday
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Happy Birthday

    S2:E6

    When an anonymous tip leads to the discovery of a young Marine’s body at a chilling crime scene, Randy believes it could be connected to a previous case where a coin was left in the victim’s throat. Also, Franks tries to track down priceless packages meant for his brother, Mason.

    Director:N/A

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Rafael Samano Ratings Summary

"Vivo o Muerto" is the best rated episode written by Rafael Samano. It scored 8.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/9/2024 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "One Flew Over".