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The Best Episodes of Glory Days

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

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Wünderkind author Mike Dolan achieved literary fame at age 21 with a steamy exposé on his seemingly idyllic Maine town. Six years later, he hasn't written another word and reluctantly returns home in search of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Glory Days Season 1 Episode 4 - Death, Lies and Videotape
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Death, Lies and Videotape

    S1:E4

    FBI agents arrive in Glory in an attempt to track down a serial killer. Mike is suspicious of Ellie's visiting friend and snoops through his belongings, finding an incriminating videotape. Meanwhile, Mitzi encourages Sara to spend some time with a pediatrician from out of town.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Heather E. Ash

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  2. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 7 - There Goes the Neighborhood
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #2 - There Goes the Neighborhood

    S1:E7

    An eccentric resident is found murdered after he stumbles upon strange tubes in the ground that lead to a man who has been buried alive in a coffin. Meanwhile, Mitzi plans a welcome party for her friendly new neighbors, and Sam takes an interest in the couple's son.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writers:Andi Bushell, Jim Praytor

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  3. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 9 - Clowning Glory
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Clowning Glory

    S1:E9

    An attempt by the Glory Chamber of Commerce to cheer up the town by bringing in a clown troupe backfires when an unidentified harlequin commits a series of grisly murders. Rudy has a romantic encounter with Sara's visiting friend, but it sours when he begins to suspect her of being the killer. Meanwhile, Ellie tells Mike how she really feels about the quality of his writing.

    Director:Tony Bill
    Writers:Andi Bushell, Jim Praytor

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  4. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 1 - Grim Ferrytale
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Grim Ferrytale

    S1:E1

    Mike returns home to Glory Island and witnesses a murder aboard the ferry. A sinister board game may hold the clue to the series of mysterious occurrences in town.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Kevin Williamson

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  5. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 6 - Everybody Loves Rudy
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Everybody Loves Rudy

    S1:E6

    Rudy gets locked up in his own jail when a woman the sheriff met through personal ads is killed shortly after their date—and his fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. Mike follows leads on potential suspects, who include the peculiar personals editor and a woman who had a key to the victim's house. Meanwhile, a cheerleader asks Zane out.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Adam Armus, Sarah Fain, Elizabeth Craft, Nora Kay Foster

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  6. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lost Girls
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #6 - The Lost Girls

    S1:E5

    After Rudy and Mike have a run-in with some strange young women who claim to be vampires, Ellie discovers that the body of a murder victim was drained of blood. Mike is convinced that the death and vampirism are related, but Rudy remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Zane is given an invitation by one of the self-proclaimed vamps, and Ellie takes a painting class.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writers:Sarah Fain, Elizabeth Craft

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  7. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 8 - No Guts, No Glory
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #7 - No Guts, No Glory

    S1:E8

    The murder of a beauty pageant contestant leads Mike, Rudy and Ellie to suspect the separated woman's husband. Meanwhile, Sam sets her sights on an older man; Mike interviews the victim's brother—a local hero—for the paper; and Ellie is jealous over Mike's reunion with an ex-girlfriend.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writers:Austin Winsberg, Adam F. Goldberg

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  8. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 3 - Miss Fortune Teller
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Miss Fortune Teller

    S1:E3

    When Sam becomes third in a string of abducted girls, Mike, Ellie and Rudy hasten to learn the kidnapper's identity. They also investigate a psychic who claims to have known that Sam and her friend would be abducted. Meanwhile, the missing girls find themselves in a frightening predicament.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster

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  9. Glory Days Season 1 Episode 2 - The Devil Made Me Do It
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #9 - The Devil Made Me Do It

    S1:E2

    Mike interviews a young piano prodigy who claims to be possessed by a demon. The town holds auditions for a local production of The Wizard of Oz. Mitzi and Hazel squabble over Hazel’s years-ago affair with Mitzi’s husband.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Kevin Williamson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Death, Lies and Videotape" is the best rated episode of "Glory Days". It scored 7.1/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Randall Zisk and written by Heather E. Ash, it aired on 2/6/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "There Goes the Neighborhood".