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The Best Episodes of Backstrom

Every episode of Backstrom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FOX

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".

  • Bogeyman
    8.2/10425 votes
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    #1 - Bogeyman

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock Bottom
    8.1/10219 votes
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    #2 - Rock Bottom

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Inescapable Truth
    7.7/10222 votes
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    #3 - The Inescapable Truth

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It
    7.7/10214 votes
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    #4 - Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Like To Watch
    7.7/10196 votes
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    #5 - I Like To Watch

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Corkscrewed
    7.6/10183 votes
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    #6 - Corkscrewed

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/23/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bella
    7.4/10375 votes
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    #7 - Bella

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2015

    The team help to investigate an serial arsonist.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Give 'Til It Hurts
    7.3/10232 votes
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    #8 - Give 'Til It Hurts

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dragon Slayer
    7.2/10528 votes
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    #9 - Dragon Slayer

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2015

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

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: N/A

  • Takes One to Know One
    7.1/10335 votes
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    #10 - Takes One to Know One

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Am a Bird Now
    7.1/10314 votes
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    #11 - I Am a Bird Now

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Enemy of My Enemies
    7.1/10268 votes
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    #12 - Enemy of My Enemies

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ancient, Chinese, Secret
    7.0/10269 votes
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    #13 - Ancient, Chinese, Secret

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A