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The Best Episodes of Dark Winds

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This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 6 - Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)

    S3:E6

    Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.

    Director:Erica Tremblay
    Writers:Billy Luther, Max Hurwitz

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  2. Dark Winds Season 1 Episode 4 - Hooghandi
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Hooghandi

    S1:E4

    Leaphorn suspects all of the crimes on the reservation are related.There is a big break in the case. Leaphorn invites Chee over for dinner. Meanwhile, Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Winds Season 2 Episode 1 - Na'niłkaadii
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Na'niłkaadii

    S2:E1

    Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a man involved in a mysterious cult. While Jim Chee, moonlighting as a PI, works a case of his own. When their investigations collide Leaphorn and Chee find themselves in grave danger.

    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writers:John Wirth, Rhiana Yazzie

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  4. Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 4 - Chahałheeł (Darkness Falls)
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Chahałheeł (Darkness Falls)

    S3:E4

    Chee pays Manuelito a visit after discovering a link between their cases. Leaphorn pursues a fugitive suspect. Special Agent Washington interviews an eyewitness to the crime she's investigating.

    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay

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  5. Dark Winds Season 2 Episode 2 - Wonders of the Unknown
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Wonders of the Unknown

    S2:E2

    Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case, while Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito. The discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.

    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writers:DezBaa', Max Hurwitz

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  6. Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 5 - Tsékǫ̨' Hasą́ní (Coal Mine Canyon)
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Tsékǫ̨' Hasą́ní (Coal Mine Canyon)

    S3:E5

    Following a grisly murder, Leaphorn and Chee strike out on their own when the FBI take over their case. Special Agent Washington pays the Leaphorns an unexpected visit. Manuelito searches for evidence south of the border.

    Director:Billy Luther
    Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd

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  7. Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 7 - T'áá Áłts'íísígo (Just a Small Piece)
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - T'áá Áłts'íísígo (Just a Small Piece)

    S3:E7

    Leaphorn and Chee retrace their steps after uncovering a vital clue; Special Agent Washington presses for more information; Manuelito moves quickly to execute a search warrant.

    Director:Steven Judd
    Writers:Thomas Brady, Erica Tremblay

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  8. Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 8 - Béésh Łį́į (Iron Horse)
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Béésh Łį́į (Iron Horse)

    S3:E8

    Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer. Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.

    Director:Chris Eyre
    Writers:John Wirth, Steven Judd

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  9. Dark Winds Season 1 Episode 3 - K'e
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #9 - K'e

    S1:E3

    Leaphorn's niece celebrates her Kinaaldá as Leaphorn retrieves the bodies of the murder victims. Meanwhile, Manuelito and Chee investigate the whereabouts of the missing Mormon family.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Winds Season 2 Episode 3 - Antigonish
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Antigonish

    S2:E3

    After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Meanwhile, Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff's department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Steven Judd

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  11. Dark Winds Season 2 Episode 4 - The March
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - The March

    S2:E4

    Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect, while Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Jason Gavin

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  12. Dark Winds Season 1 Episode 6 - HózhóoNaasháa