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The Best Episodes of Backstrom

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The Best Episodes of Backstrom

Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter. After a five-year exile to the traffic division for offensive behavior, he has returned from...

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  1. 8.2/10(425 votes)

    #1 - Bogeyman

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    S1:E5

    Backstrom and his team are called in when a teenage girl are abducted by an online predator.

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  2. 8.1/10(219 votes)

    #2 - Rock Bottom

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    S1:E13

    When a Native American is found dead under a bridge on the Wabacooche Indian reservation, Amy’s new boyfriend and Indian Reserve Police Captain, Jesse Rocha, wants in on the case. Backstrom then learns that Indian meth-king Norwest, of Cooch County, is a suspect in the case, and he is convinced his father, Cooch County Sheriff Blue Backstrom, knows about Norwest’s drug dealings, leaving Backstrom to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, in order to keep his job with the S.C.U., Backstrom must impress Dr. Deb.

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  3. 7.7/10(223 votes)

    #3 - The Inescapable Truth

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    S1:E9

    A key witness in a drug investigation is found dead after escaping from his court-mandated rehab program, and Backstrom must figure out how he escaped and who killed him. However, when the S.C.U. learns that the victim is member of a band and all his bandmates dislike him, they start to believe that the killer may be someone closer than they expected. Meanwhile, Backstrom has reason to believe that Valentine may be more than just his tenant.

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  4. 7.7/10(214 votes)

    #4 - Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It

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    S1:E10

    When a young female sex surrogate is found dead in Portland's Rose Garden, the S.C.U. investigates what could be a crime of lust, rage, passion or possibly even love. Meanwhile, Backstrom receives very upsetting news about his mother.

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  5. 7.7/10(196 votes)

    #5 - I Like To Watch

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    S1:E11

    Backstrom and the S.C.U. are plunged into the zany, provocative world of a performance art festival when one of the participating artists is found dead. Their investigation turns up a slew of potential killers, all of whom are creative types involved in the festival. In the process of solving the murder, Backstrom reveals a surprising appreciation for visual artwork, and a moment of passion between him and a fiery suspect turns into its own piece of performance art.

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  6. 7.6/10(183 votes)

    #6 - Corkscrewed

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    S1:E12

    Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”) Guest-Stars Backstrom comes home to find Dante Trippi, Valentine’s abuser, murdered on his doorstep. Worried that Valentine could be next, the S.C.U.’s investigation leads Backstrom to a ring of counterfeit wine smugglers, a corrupt river patrol cop and a Club of Portland government official. Meanwhile, Valentine’s inability to tell the truth makes it harder for the team to catch the killer and Amy (guest star Sarah Chalke) has a new boyfriend, of whom Backstrom is not fond.

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  8. 7.4/10(375 votes)

    #7 - Bella

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    S1:E2

    The team help to investigate an serial arsonist.

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  9. 7.3/10(233 votes)

    #8 - Give 'Til It Hurts

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    S1:E8

    Backstrom and the S.C.U. investigate a hit-and-run that leaves a wealthy woman dead.

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  10. 7.2/10(528 votes)

    #9 - Dragon Slayer

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    S1:E1

    The supposed suicide of a senator's son ends up being a homicide.

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  11. 7.1/10(336 votes)

    #10 - Takes One to Know One

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    S1:E3

    Backstrom and his team are called in after a youth pastor is discovered murdered at a church.

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  12. 7.1/10(314 votes)

    #11 - I Am a Bird Now

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    S1:E4

    Backstrom and his team are called in when a member of Portland's LGBT community is killed.

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  13. 7.1/10(269 votes)

    #12 - Enemy of My Enemies

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    S1:E7

    Backstrom and his team must work with his estranged father in order to catch a suspected eco-terrorist.

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  14. 7.0/10(269 votes)

    #13 - Ancient, Chinese, Secret

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    S1:E6

    A murder leads Backstrom and his team to an illegal gambling ring.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bogeyman" is the best rated episode of "Backstrom". It scored 8.2/10 based on 425 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/19/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rock Bottom".