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The Best Episodes of 61st Street Season 1

Every episode of 61st Street Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 61st Street Season 1!

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Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    61st Street Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Track star Moses Johnson is swept up into a world of chaos, violence, and corrupt policing during a presumed drug sting gone wrong. Public defender Franklin Roberts considers retirement and his impact on the community.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Peter Moffat

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  2. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hunter and the Hunted
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #2 - The Hunter and the Hunted

    S1:E2

    While on a collision course with the Chicago Police Department, Moses makes contact with the one person who could save him. Martha chases political aspirations.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 3 - Barefoot and Dangerous
    7.9/10(64 votes)

    #3 - Barefoot and Dangerous

    S1:E3

    Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 4 - Chess Moves and Poker Chips
    7.9/10(67 votes)

    #4 - Chess Moves and Poker Chips

    S1:E4

    While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 5 - Over the Wall
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #5 - Over the Wall

    S1:E5

    Franklin gets sobering news while Moses reunites with an old acquaintance. Officer Logan gets a new position. Norma holds a barbecue to raise money for Moses’ bail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 6 - Sins of the Fathers
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #6 - Sins of the Fathers

    S1:E6

    Moses fights influences in prison and begins to doubt Franklins motives. Joshua sinks deeper into the Nation as Martha faces pressure from the community. Franklin makes a discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 7 - The Two Trials
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #7 - The Two Trials

    S1:E7

    Moses' trial begins; Brannigan testifies; a discovery threatens to derail Franklin's defence; Joshua faces repercussions while Franklin gets an ultimatum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 61st Street Season 1 Episode 8 - Man on Fire
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    #8 - Man on Fire

    S1:E8

    Franklin faces a setback; Moses takes the stand; a verdict is read.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "61st Street" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Marta Cunningham and written by Peter Moffat, it aired on 4/10/2022. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Hunter and the Hunted".