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The Best Episodes of Copper

Every episode of Copper ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Copper!

Kevin Corcoran is a rugged young Irish immigrant policeman trying to keep the peace in the historical Five Points neighborhood in 1860s New York City...
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:BBC America

Best Episodes Summary

"Beautiful Dreamer" is the best rated episode of "Copper". It scored 8.5/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Kari Skogland and written by N/A, it aired on 9/15/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Defy Thee to Forget".

  • Beautiful Dreamer
    8.5/10111 votes
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    #1 - Beautiful Dreamer

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2013

    On the move, evading retaliation, Detective Kevin Corcoran works to remain hidden while seeing through events he set in motion. Old loyalties are tested and unlikely friends are made as the people of Five Points and uptown struggle to maintain their foothold in a city driven by vengeance. A catastrophic national event shatters the hope of smooth post-war recovery for not only the people of New York City, but also the United States at large.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: N/A

  • I Defy Thee to Forget
    8.3/10121 votes
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    #2 - I Defy Thee to Forget

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/2013

    The Sixth Precinct's search for the killer of a fellow officer is derailed as Annie Reilly creates a rift in the Corcoran home. Madame Heissen discovers an unlikely ally. Elizabeth Morehouse soothes her conscience by aiding the Freemans. Francis Maguire finds himself crossing paths with old friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ashes Denote the Fire That Was
    8.3/10123 votes
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    #3 - Ashes Denote the Fire That Was

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2013

    The greater COPPER family – Uptown and Five Points alike – gather around Detective Kevin Corcoran, who is reeling from a shocking loss. In a quest to cure the illness sweeping Five Points on a grander scale, Doctor Matthew Freeman steps beyond his role as physician. Robert Morehouse finds himself fighting to ensure that a tumultuous chapter of his past is dead and buried, and that he and his loved ones lives will continue to thrive.

    Director: Deborah Chow

    Writer: N/A

  • Good Heart and Willing Hand
    8.3/10116 votes
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    #4 - Good Heart and Willing Hand

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/8/2013

    Looming devastation to Five Points forces Detective Kevin Corcoran to take drastic, irrevocable action. Injuries old and new push Doctor Matthew Freeman to the breaking point. As Elizabeth Morehouse spirals further into addiction, intervention comes from the unlikeliest of sources.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hope Too Bright to Last
    8.2/10114 votes
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    #5 - The Hope Too Bright to Last

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/4/2013

    In his investigation, Detective Kevin Corcoran finds himself at an unusual dead end. Doctor Matthew Freeman is faced with the outbreak of a new and troubling illness sweeping Five Points. While Elizabeth tries to help with the Morehouse business, General Brendan Donovan enlists Madame Eva Heissen to gain leverage within his own affairs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Children of the Battlefield
    8.1/10119 votes
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    #6 - The Children of the Battlefield

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2013

    As Corcoran closes in on the Five Points murderers, his loyalties are tested. Francis Maguire embraces his new underworld position. Robert Morehouse and Elizabeth Haverford exchange vows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Morning Song
    8.1/10129 votes
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    #7 - A Morning Song

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2013

    Five Points falls into a state of panic as a community safe haven is seized by one of the deadliest men in New York City. With both coppers and civilians at the mercy of a brilliant but unstable force, Detectives Kevin Corcoran and Andrew O'Brien, with Doctor Matthew Freeman and several coppers, race against time to restore peace to the Sixth Ward. As the coppers defend their home against an unrelenting foe, Francis Maguire sees an opportunity to settle a score with Corcoran.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Think Gently of the Erring
    8.1/10111 votes
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    #8 - Think Gently of the Erring

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2013

    Returning to the Precinct, Detective Kevin Corcoran is staggered when he discovers a new investigation has one close to him in chains. Racing to free his friend, Corcoran seeks help from those in power. However, General Brendan Donovan is consumed by an upcoming, major political and business move. Meanwhile, Doctor Matthew Freeman approaches Robert Morehouse to suggest a joint effort to aid the city.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To One Shortly to Die
    7.9/10112 votes
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    #9 - To One Shortly to Die

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/2013

    A murder demands Detective Kevin Corcoran work closely with an unlikely partner as General Brendan Donovan is eager to close the case cleanly. Meanwhile, Robert Morehouse makes a difficult decision regarding the trial of Kennedy, leading to a surprising change in the proceedings. With spring on the horizon, the Freemans welcome a loved one back into their arms and home; while Madame Eva Heissen and Ellen Corcoran discover shared secrets they both wrestle to keep hidden.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Day to Give Thanks
    7.8/10166 votes
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    #10 - A Day to Give Thanks

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012

    November 24, 1864. The fallout of recent murders and a shocking discovery leaves Corcoran shaken. Morehouse's latest business entanglement takes a dire turn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fine Ould Irish Gintleman
    7.8/10106 votes
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    #11 - The Fine Ould Irish Gintleman

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/1/2013

    Detective Kevin Corcoran begins to question the motives behind strongholds of the Five Points community, and he solicits coppers of the Sixth Precinct to suss out the truth. In a collision of public and private spheres, Robert Morehouse’s marriage creates strife in his business ventures. The Freeman family struggles to maintain their freedom and well-being while confronting bigots in their community.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Husbands and Fathers
    7.7/10244 votes
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    #12 - Husbands and Fathers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2012

    September 21, 1864. Corcoran receives a lead about the loss of his family. Annie Reilly’s pursuers become brutally violent in their search for the child. Robert Morehouse strives to please his father, Norbert, who wishes to purchase the entire Five Points.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Vast and Fiendish Plot
    7.7/10166 votes
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    #13 - A Vast and Fiendish Plot

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2012

    November 25, 1864. Corcoran races to keep his life and New York City intact. Doctor Freeman's wife takes her well-being into her own hands. Morehouse discovers the nature of his father’s involvement with his new business associates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Home, Sweet Home
    7.7/10163 votes
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    #14 - Home, Sweet Home

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2013

    February 5, 1865. Five Points remains a bedlam. Young men are dying and disappearing at an alarming rate and a career criminal is terrorizing the Sixth Ward. With pressures from Tammany Hall raining down upon the police force, Detective Kevin Corcoran and the coppers of the Sixth Ward must follow the guidance of returned ward leader, General Brendan Donovan. Meanwhile, Doctor Matthew Freeman visits his mentor and is presented with an attractive offer that will cause a rift in his marriage. Uptown, Robert Morehouse and Elizabeth Haverford make plans for their wedding and Confederate spy Kennedy’s execution. In the tombs, Francis Maguire is set to learn his fate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arsenic and Old Cake
    7.6/10181 votes
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    #15 - Arsenic and Old Cake

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012

    October 16, 1864. Corcoran and O’Brien investigate a peculiar double murder. Five Points gathers to watch the exhibition fight between Jasper Longfield and “Irish” Jake McGinnis. Rebellious Annie continues to terrorize an impatient Elizabeth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aileen Aroon
    7.6/10128 votes
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    #16 - Aileen Aroon

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2013

    As more corpses of young men are found and others continue to disappear, Corcoran leaves no stone unturned in his search for answers. General Brendan Donovan employs unseemly tactics to keep the murders out of the press. Meanwhile, as Sara readies herself to attend a dinner with Frederick Douglass at the Morehouse mansion, Doctor Matthew Freeman makes a drastic decision for the health of his community – forcing her to confront her past. With his fate decided, Maguire must fend for himself and realign his allegiances.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Place I Called My Home
    7.6/10127 votes
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    #17 - The Place I Called My Home

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/22/2013

    In the wake of national tragedy, Detective Kevin Corcoran reels like the rest of the country. As Corcoran mourns with Robert Morehouse and Doctor Matthew Freeman, the three men decide to join a national effort once more. For the three friends, the mission elicits memories from the battlefield, resurfaces faces from the past, and creates opportunity for Five Points chaos to continue unabated.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Better Times Are Coming
    7.5/10174 votes
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    #18 - Better Times Are Coming

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012

    November 8, 1864. An Election Day murder hits close to home. Doctor Freeman struggles to maintain his practice while caring for his reclusive wife. Robert Morehouse’s newest affiliates prove more formidable than he anticipated.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Empty Locket
    7.4/10189 votes
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    #19 - The Empty Locket

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2012

    October 2, 1864. Corcoran uncovers new clues about his daughter’s death and his wife's disappearance which lead to a tragic personal link to a current murder investigation. Doctor Freeman faces his own challenges as his ex-boxer uncle Marcus uses his friends to execute his planned return to the ring.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • La Tempête
    7.4/10180 votes
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    #20 - La Tempête

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2012

    October 11, 1864. Detectives Maguire and O’Brien uncover a gang’s scheme to rob some of the wealthiest families in New York City. Corcoran, once informed, must ensure the safety of patrons at an upscale fundraiser without intruding upon Norbert Morehouse and Elizabeth Haverford. As the police prepare for the gala, Maguire reveals a startling, life-changing decision, surprising O’Brien and Corcoran. Meanwhile, Marcus Freeman prepares Jasper Longfield for his exhibition fight against "Irish" Jake McGinnis. As the former boxer trains his new protégé, it becomes apparent to Doctor Matthew Freeman that Marcus has his own interests at heart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hudson River School
    7.4/10168 votes
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    #21 - The Hudson River School

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2012

    October 18, 1864. Corcoran re-evaluates his decisions about Annie. A group of high society out-of-towners offers Robert Morehouse a unique business opportunity. O’Brien’s wife demands that her husband verifies a rumor that New York City is in danger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Surviving Death
    7.3/10314 votes
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    #22 - Surviving Death

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2012

    September 17, 1864. New York City Metropolitan Police Detective Kevin Corcoran's investigation of the murder of a young girl must navigate the slums of Five Points and the mansions of Uptown to find the child’s killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In the Hands of an Angry God
    7.3/10205 votes
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    #23 - In the Hands of an Angry God

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2012

    September 26, 1864. Racial tensions in Five Points run high when a black pastor is suspected of killing an Irishman, and the Morehouse family attempts to capitalize on the situation. The search for Corcoran’s missing wife unexpectedly lands in the hands of Eva Heissen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A