In this mismatched buddy cop dramedy, an amazingly handsome, happy-go-lucky FBI agent is paired with a local, hard scrabble Michigan homicide detective. As they solve crimes together, their polar opposite methods only slightly outweigh their disdain for each other.
The best episode of "Battle Creek" season 1 is "The Battle Creek Way", rated 7.5/10 from 533 user votes. It was directed by Bryan Singer and written by David Shore, Vince Gilligan. "The Battle Creek Way" aired on 3/1/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Syruptitious".
Jaded Det. Russ Agnew reluctantly partners with charming FBI Agent Milt Chamberlain to solve a drug-related double homicide, but while Milt investigates with the high-tech resources of the FBI, Russ prefers old-school police work and instinct.
Director: Bryan Singer
Writer: David Shore, Vince Gilligan
After a killer drowns somebody in maple syrup, Agnew and Chamberlain have to infiltrate some syrup cartels. Detective White attempts to deal with his medical marijuana dealer.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
When BCPD’s police dog, Cookie, sniffs out a stash of heroin in a young girl’s backpack, Russ and Milt have competing theories as to where it came from and why she had it. Also, Jacocks travels to Detroit for a training seminar, with the ulterior motive of finding out why Milt was sent to Battle Creek.
Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Thomas L. Moran
Russ and Milt pit the crime-solving skills of their police dogs against each other as they work to solve the murder of a local waitress. Meanwhile, Russ tries a new tactic to get Milt to admit what brought him to Battle Creek.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: David Shore, Daniel Sackheim
After Commander Guziewicz narrowly escapes when her home is burned down, the arson investigation leads Russ and Milt to a variety of suspects, including a string of ex-lovers and her own estranged son. Also, Russ is determined to find out who sent Holly a gift.
Director: Richard J. Lewis
Writer: Esta Spalding
When someone attempts to assassinate Battle Creek’s mayor during the annual “Breakfast Day” celebration, Russ and Milt must protect the unorthodox politician while trying to track down the attacker.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
Russ is forced to turn to the last person he wants help from to assist on a murder investigation: his mother, a convicted counterfeiter and con artist.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Marqui Jackson
Milt is caught in the middle of Commander Guziewicz’s personal life when her adopted son asks him to investigate if the man jailed for his birth parents’ murders is actually innocent,
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
Russ helps Font investigate when he is certain one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives is hiding in Battle Creek, even though Milt insists that the man died months earlier.
Director: Eriq La Salle
Writer: Thomas L. Moran
Milt and the Battle Creek P.D. work overtime to locate and rescue Russ after he’s taken hostage by an escaped convict.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: David Shore
Milt puts his career on the line when he illegally uses NSA feeds to help a woman determine who shot her husband. Also, a local doctor is drawn to Russ' show of compassion, and Holly is frustrated that her new relationship isn't progressing.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
Milt learns more about Russ' youth when the local high school football coach is murdered. Also, Russ and Holly's friendship reaches a crossroad.
Director: James Roday Rodriguez
Writer: Danny Weiss
Milt survives a car bombing and enlists Russ to track down his would-be assassin, leading to startling revelations about why Milt is the way he is and what brought him to Battle Creek.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: David Shore, Thomas L. Moran