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The Worst Episodes of Golden Boy

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Golden Boy is an American crime drama series created by Nicholas Wootton, which is produced by Berlanti Television and Warner Bros. Television. CBS placed a series order on May 13, 2012. The series ran on

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(134 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    As Walter Clark Jr. is interviewed about his career, he reflects on his journey from homicide detective to the NYPD's youngest police commissioner.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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  2. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - McKenzie on Fire
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #2 - McKenzie on Fire

    S1:E7

    McKenzie seeks justice for her family when bullets found at the scene of a subway shooting match the same gun that killed her brother several years earlier. Meanwhile, Owen has reservations about retiring in two years.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Christal Henry

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  3. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - The Price of Revenge
    8.0/10(91 votes)

    #3 - The Price of Revenge

    S1:E2

    To avoid being arrested, a petty thief leads Clark to a murdered, drug addicted young woman with a missing daughter. Meanwhile, Clark and Arroyo continue to butt heads.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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  4. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - Vicious Cycle
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #4 - Vicious Cycle

    S1:E5

    Owen takes the lead on a murder investigation involving the brother of his former criminal informant who was killed a few years before. Meanwhile, Clark struggles with whether or not to let his recently sober mother back into his and Agnes' life.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Andi Bushell

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  5. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - Scapegoat
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #5 - Scapegoat

    S1:E8

    After learning that they are both up for a promotion, Arroyo and Owen try to be the first to make a key arrest.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Phil Klemmer, Alex Katsnelson

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  6. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - Just Say No
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #6 - Just Say No

    S1:E6

    Clark and Owen investigate the murder of a wealthy philanthropist who is also the daughter-in-law of a shipping mogul. Meanwhile, Clark’s mother asks for help with a loan shark who is harassing her.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - Young Guns
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    #7 - Young Guns

    S1:E3

    Clark investigates an incident in the projects that left a gangbanger dead and a teenager injured. Meanwhile, Arroyo threatens to go public with the wire tape exposing Clark giving a criminal informant confiscated money.

    Director:Mike Listo
    Writer:Phil Klemmer

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  8. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - Role Models
    8.4/10(72 votes)

    #8 - Role Models

    S1:E4

    When a police officer who worked with Owen and Arroyo is killed while moonlighting for a rap mogul, Clark is called to investigate. Meanwhile, Clark threatens to expose Arroyo and McKenzie's relationship.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Brett Mahoney

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  9. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - Atonement
    8.4/10(63 votes)

    #9 - Atonement

    S1:E9

    While trying to track down the person responsible for killing a priest, clues lead them to Natasha, a criminal informant from a previous case, who looks good for the crime. Meanwhile, Agnes sets out to find her mother after she goes missing.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writers:Brett Mahoney, Andi Bushell

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  10. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - Sacrifice
    8.4/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Sacrifice

    S1:E10

    Clark and the unit hunt for the murderer of an aspiring young model found floating in the bay. Meanwhile, Clark becomes a suspect when someone from inside the investigation leaks information about the latest case to Margot Dixon, a reporter Clark has been secretly seeing.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Brett Mahoney, Andi Bushell

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  11. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 11 - Longshot
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #11 - Longshot

    S1:E11

    When the family of a star basketball player who was found murdered ignites a high-profile investigation, the case unearths Clark’s feelings about his family struggles. Meanwhile, McKenzie threatens to end her partnership with Arroyo after she finds out he lied to her.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writers:Brett Mahoney, Jennifer Corbett, Christal Henry

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  12. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 12 - Beast of Burden
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #12 - Beast of Burden

    S1:E12

    When a high-end call girl is found dead, Clark learns that his archenemy, Deputy Mayor Holbrook, was her last client. Meanwhile, Diaco struggles with the decision to put his father in a nursing home.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Andi Bushell, Alex Katsnelson

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  13. Golden Boy Season 1 Episode 13 - Next Question
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #13 - Next Question

    S1:E13

    When Clark is relegated to desk duty, he delves into Owen’s cold case in which the murder investigation of a construction worker was compromised by the events of 9/11. Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Holbrook pulls a gun on Clark and Margot, Agnes drives away with her father, and Owen gets his long deserved promotion.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Golden Boy". It scored 7.2/10 based on 134 votes. Directed by Richard Shepard and written by Nicholas Wootton, it aired on 2/26/2013. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "McKenzie on Fire".