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The Best Episodes of Grimm

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

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After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Grimm Season 3 Episode 22 - Blonde Ambition
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Blonde Ambition

    S3:E22

    Rosalee and Monroe's big day arrives; a realization shakes Juliette and Nick's relationship to its core; Adalind's plan leads to a catastrophic event.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  2. Grimm Season 6 Episode 3 - Oh Captain, My Captain
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Oh Captain, My Captain

    S6:E3

    In order to stop the rise of Capt. Renard, Nick devises a plan that will take him out of his element. Adalind and Monroe do everything in their power to keep the plan on track. Meanwhile, Eve and Rosalee race against time to get the spell ready before it is too late.

    Director:David Giuntoli
    Writer:Thomas Ian Griffith

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  3. Grimm Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Nick Burkhardt's life is completely transformed when his family's legacy is revealed to him and he discovers that he is a Grimm, a monster hunter who can see the creatures for what they really are.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  4. Grimm Season 6 Episode 12 - Zerstörer Shrugged
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Zerstörer Shrugged

    S6:E12

    The prophecy that was uncovered comes to pass when a dark force arrives in Portland with its eyes set on Diana. In an effort to protect her, Nick, along with Capt. Renard and Adalind, returns to the scene of his first investigation as a Grimm. Back at the Spice Shop, Monroe, Eve and Rosalee make a discovery that uncovers the origins of the mysterious stick. Meanwhile, Hank and Wu are called to a crime scene that is connected to the gang's greatest threat.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  5. Grimm Season 1 Episode 13 - Three Coins in a Fuchsbau
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Three Coins in a Fuchsbau

    S1:E13

    A failed robbery leads Nick and Hank to powerful rare coins. Meanwhile, a suspect in the case may have information regarding the death of Nick's parents.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  6. Grimm Season 1 Episode 17 - Love Sick
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Love Sick

    S1:E17

    Nick finally discovers that Hank is dating Adalind, the same Hexenbiest responsible for Marie's death. Meanwhile, Monroe and his girlfriend Rosalee have to secretly help Hank and Wu, and Renard gets a visit that threatens his position among the creature leadership.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Catherine Butterfield

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  7. Grimm Season 1 Episode 19 - Leave It to Beavers
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Leave It to Beavers

    S1:E19

    As Nick delves into the trailer's weapons cabinet and his inner Grimm, the investigation of a dead construction worker leads him into a long-standing conflict in the creature world.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Nevin Densham

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  8. Grimm Season 2 Episode 2 - The Kiss
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #8 - The Kiss

    S2:E2

    As Nick and his mother continue to battle the Mauvais Dentes, Monroe and Rosalee (Bree Turner) fight against the clock to save Juliette. More details are revealed about the source of Juliette’s illness, resulting in an epic showdown. Back at the precinct, Hank senses that something is amiss when Nick lands in hot water with the FBI. Meanwhile, Captain Renard continues to reveal himself as he deals with his estranged brother.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  9. Grimm Season 6 Episode 7 - Blind Love
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Blind Love

    S6:E7

    Rosalee surprises Monroe with a getaway for his birthday and invites most of the gang to join them. Things take a shocking turn when a hotel employee targets Nick in an effort to avenge his father. Meanwhile, Eve gets a visit from a dark force that she has seen before. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard spends the weekend with Diana when a former ally decides to get even.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Sean Calder

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  10. Grimm Season 6 Episode 13 - The End
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #10 - The End

    S6:E13

    Nick faces off against his greatest foe yet as it seems no weapon can defeat him. At the Spice Shop, Monroe, Rosalee and Eve search for answers and stumble upon a rare potion that may help the fight. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard and Adalind try to keep Diana and baby Kelly safe as the threat has its eyes set on the children.

    Director:David Greenwalt
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  11. Grimm Season 1 Episode 21 - Big Feet
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Big Feet

    S1:E21

    When Juliette stumbles upon a horrifying murder, Nick learns the suspected creature is unable to return to a human form; Hank sees something inexplicable.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Richard Hatem

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  12. Grimm Season 1 Episode 22 - Woman in Black
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Woman in Black

    S1:E22

    As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  13. Grimm Season 2 Episode 1 - Bad Teeth
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Bad Teeth

    S2:E1

    After their face-off with Kimura, Nick finds himself trying to come to grips with the return of his mother, Kelly Burkhardt. A trail of brutal murders unveils a foreign conspiracy to hunt down Nick, leading to several revelations about his past. Meanwhile, Juliette still lies in her mysteriously-induced coma as Rosalee and Monroe work tirelessly to bring her out of it safely. Elsewhere, Hank struggles with the shocking truths he’s recently seen and Captain Renard deals with unexpected family issues when his estranged brother comes back into his life.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  14. Grimm Season 2 Episode 10 - The Hour of Death
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #14 - The Hour of Death

    S2:E10

    When a brutal vigilante homicide is made public, it sends Portland’s Wesen community into a frenzy. As Nick investigates further, he discovers a pattern similar to that of a particularly brutal line of past Grimms. Is there another Grimm in town, or is Nick dealing with a sadistic copycat? Meanwhile, Captain Renard takes it upon himself to offer Juliette comfort in handling her ongoing dilemma with Nick.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Sean Calder

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  15. Grimm Season 2 Episode 11 - To Protect and Serve Man
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #15 - To Protect and Serve Man

    S2:E11

    Hank starts reflecting on an arrest he made earlier in his career regarding a man who committed murder claiming “self-defense against monsters.” With the man’s death sentence rapidly approaching and the knowledge he’s recently gathered from Nick, Hank begins to wonder if there was more truth to the man’s seemingly absurd story then he once thought. Back at the spice shop, Monroe finds himself involved in a situation he never saw coming.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Dan E. Fesman

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  16. Grimm Season 2 Episode 13 - Face Off (2)
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Face Off (2)

    S2:E13

    After Nick learns about Juliette and Captain Renard, he must deal with the consequences. Things get even more complicated when Nick is called to investigate his own crime. Meanwhile, the search for the key intensifies as Captain Renard finds Nick’s trailer and makes a surprising alliance. With Rosalee’s help, Monroe informs Nick that they might be able to stop what’s going on with Renard and Juliette before it goes too far. Elsewhere, Wu responds to a bizarre shooting at Nick and Juliette’s house.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  17. Grimm Season 3 Episode 18 - The Law of Sacrifice
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #17 - The Law of Sacrifice

    S3:E18

    Nick and his mom, Kelly Burkhardt, join forces to protect Adalind's baby. Meanwhile, Prince Viktor activates a deadly stateside asset to find Adalind and her child.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Michael Duggan

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  18. Grimm Season 3 Episode 21 - The Inheritance
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #18 - The Inheritance

    S3:E21

    Nick and Hank learn the victims of the homicide they are investigating were from a special section of the Verrat; Renard grows suspicious of Adalind's behavior.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Dan E. Fesman

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  19. Grimm Season 4 Episode 13 - Trial by Fire
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Trial by Fire

    S4:E13

    When an arson case looks to have Wesen origins, Nick find himself reluctantly having to ask an old foe for help. Elsewhere, Viktor teaches Adalind the effectiveness of well-played diplomacy. Meanwhile, Juliette finds herself in a confrontation sooner than expected.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Sean Calder

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  20. Grimm Season 5 Episode 10 - Map of the Seven Knights
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Map of the Seven Knights

    S5:E10

    Monroe gets a call from a relative in Germany that will bring Nick closer to his ancestors. Things get complicated when the nefarious group Black Claw is also after the same artifacts. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard helps a mayoral candidate get an edge on his opponent. Meanwhile, Trubel confronts Eve about Nick and Adalind.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  21. Grimm Season 5 Episode 12 - Into the Schwarzwald
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Into the Schwarzwald

    S5:E12

    Nick and Monroe find a treasure in Germany that has been hidden for centuries. Back in Portland, Capt. Renard joins Hank and Wu to track down a deadly assassin who has thrown Portland into havoc. Little do they know that Eve is on a hunt of her own for the same man. Meanwhile, someone from Rosalee's past tracks her down.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  22. Grimm Season 1 Episode 8 - Game Ogre
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Game Ogre

    S1:E8

    A prison escapee returns to Portland and seeks revenge on everyone who got him arrested. Nick notices his unusual strength and high tolerance of pain and calls Monroe to help put his rampage to an end.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writers:Cameron Litvack, Thania St. John

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  23. Grimm Season 1 Episode 15 - Island of Dreams
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Island of Dreams

    S1:E15

    Nick looks into a theft and murder at a spice shop and discovers that it was owned by a Wesen, and that the thieves were after a dangerous drug. Meanwhile, Hank falls under Adalind's sway and Wu gets caught in the middle.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  24. Grimm Season 2 Episode 3 - Bad Moon Rising
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Bad Moon Rising

    S2:E3

    As Hank continues to seek help to cope with the inexplicable siting he had, an old friend, Jarold Kempfer, needs his help when his daughter goes missing. Nick’s expertise as a Grimm comes in to play as he investigates the disturbing motives linked to the disappearance.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Richard Hatem

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  25. Grimm Season 2 Episode 6 - Over My Dead Body
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Over My Dead Body

    S2:E6

    Angelina comes to town with bad news; Nick asks Hank for help keeping Monroe safe; Captain Renard receives a visit from a past acquaintance.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Spiro Skentzos

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blonde Ambition" is the best rated episode of "Grimm". It scored 8.4/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Norberto Barba and written by David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, it aired on 5/16/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Oh Captain, My Captain".