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The Worst Episodes of Ballard

Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that...

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  1. Background image for Landmines
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Landmines

    S1:E4

    Ballard uncovers an LAPD conspiracy with connections to a Mexican cartel. The Pearlman case heats up when clues lead to a dangerous showdown with a potential suspect.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for What's Done in the Dark
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #2 - What's Done in the Dark

    S1:E5

    When the team uncovers disturbing new information in the Pearlman case, they focus in on a new suspect.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Beneath the Surface
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Beneath the Surface

    S1:E6

    Ballard's serial killer investigation takes a high-stakes turn. With 72 hours to secure the case before it's transferred to Homicide, the team races to find connections between the victims.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Fork in the Road
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Fork in the Road

    S1:E7

    Bosch delivers a shocking lead in the LAPD corruption case. Ballard and team dive into the mysterious murder of a teenager with ties to a local gang.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Last Call
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Last Call

    S1:E8

    The Ibarra case turns personal as Martina discovers someone close to her is part of the corrupt LAPD ring. The team races to identify the remaining corrupt officers before time runs out.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Collateral
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Collateral

    S1:E9

    A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for End of the Line
    2.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - End of the Line

    S1:E10

    A city-wide manhunt begins for Rawls's shooter. Ballard receives an unexpected update on the LAPD conspiracy case.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Library of Lost Souls
    2.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Library of Lost Souls

    S1:E1

    Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force.

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    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Haystacks
    3.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Haystacks

    S1:E2

    Ballard and Parker investigate housekeeper Yulia Kravetz's murder. Meanwhile, the hunt for the serial killer's latest victim reunites Ballard with retired Detective Harry Bosch.

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    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Unknown
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    3.4/10(8 votes)

    #10 - BYOB

    S1:E3

    The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Landmines" is the worst rated episode of "Ballard". It scored 2.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/9/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "What's Done in the Dark".