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The Best Episodes of Bosch Season 1

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

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Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bosch Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter Nine: The Magic Castle
    8.6/10(2087 votes)

    S1:E9

    The true story of the bones murder is finally revealed, placing Bosch in hot water and stretching the LAPD to the breaking point. Bosch's own painful past leads him headlong into a showdown with Raynard Waits.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Bosch Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Fugazi
    8.4/10(2223 votes)

    S1:E4

    The bones investigation uncovers the family's dark past. As Bosch's court case reaches a climactic verdict, he gets caught up in a dangerous field trip with Waits, who may be setting him up. A stunning turn of events leads to a frantic citywide manhunt, and Bosch is back on the hot seat.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Bosch Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter Ten: Us and Them
    8.3/10(2104 votes)

    S1:E10

    Bosch has to face the aftermath of his confrontation with Waits, while his daughter's unexpected visit offers some precious time together. In the wake of the bones investigation, Bosch's job is in jeopardy, and he's suddenly on the outside once again.

    Director:Thomas Carter
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Bosch Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: 'Tis the Season
    8.2/10(3832 votes)

    S1:E1

    An LAPD homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Bosch Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: Lost Boys
    8.2/10(2010 votes)

    S1:E7

    Bosch struggles to manage both professional and personal fallout, as an echo of his past helps him discover pivotal clues in the Waits case. As the stakes escalate, a restless Waits hatches a deadly plan.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Bosch Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: High Low
    8.2/10(1997 votes)

    S1:E8

    Bosch gains a new ally in his ex-wife Eleanor. Deputy Chief Irving makes a series of deals that will shape the future of the police department - and possibly even the city itself. Waits's disturbing focus on Bosch intensifies.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Bosch Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Donkey's Years
    8.1/10(2059 votes)

    S1:E6

    Bosch travels to Las Vegas to see his teenage daughter, Maddie, and to gain insight into Waits from his ex-wife, Eleanor Wish, once a brilliant forensic profiler. Back in LA, Waits taunts Bosch as he begins backing up his threats. Bosch returns to a maelstrom as the simple questioning of a witness in the bones case endangers Brasher.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Bosch Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: Blue Religion
    8.0/10(2244 votes)

    S1:E3

    After the young victim in the bones case is identified, Bosch and J. Edgar are pulled into the troubled world of the boy's family. As Bosch's own trial escalates, his romance with Brasher takes a turn. And an intense confrontation with Raynard Waits forces Bosch to rethink everything.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Bosch Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Mama's Boy
    8.0/10(2096 votes)

    S1:E5

    As the Raynard Waits matter escalates, Deputy Chief Irving sidelines Bosch. The detective turns his focus to unraveling the mystery of the bones case - until he becomes ensnared in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Bosch Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: Lost Light
    7.9/10(2464 votes)

    S1:E2

    A routine traffic stop lands a suspect who poses a lethal new threat, while Bosch and J. Edgar pursue a promising lead in the bones case. Bosch locks horns with Deputy Chief Irving over his ongoing court battle, just as his relationship with Brasher picks up. And murder suspect Raynard Waits makes a startling confession about Bosch's cold case.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter Nine: The Magic Castle" is the best rated episode of "Bosch" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 2087 votes. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Four: Fugazi".