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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 Worst Episode
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    Grimm Season 5 Episode 13 - Silence of the Slams
    7.4/10(995 votes)

    #1 - Silence of the Slams

    S5:E13

    A local maskmaker is targeting Wesen to create Luchador masks that bestows great power to its wearer. As Nick, Hank, Monroe and Rosalee work to stop the killings, Capt. Renard considers an offer that will bring him closer to claiming his destiny. Meanwhile, Eve's further investigation of a recent incident raises new questions.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Brenna Kouf

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  2. Grimm Season 1 Episode 2 - Bears Will Be Bears
    7.5/10(2083 votes)

    #2 - Bears Will Be Bears

    S1:E2

    A barbaric family history is revealed when Nick and Hank investigate a case of breaking and entering. Meanwhile, Nick assigns Monroe to look after Aunt Marie.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  3. Grimm Season 1 Episode 3 - Beeware
    7.5/10(1965 votes)

    #3 - Beeware

    S1:E3

    The station is abuzz as Nick and Hank are called to a case where an innocent flash mob results in a gruesome homicide. As Nick delves further into the investigation, he learns more about his unique family history, and finds himself at odds when he and Hank are assigned to protect a dark character from his recent past.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writers:Cameron Litvack, Thania St. John

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  4. Grimm Season 6 Episode 8 - The Son Also Rises
    7.5/10(922 votes)

    #4 - The Son Also Rises

    S6:E8

    Deadly attacks on a team of scientist lead Nick, Hank and Wu on a investigation unlike any they have had before. Meanwhile, as the research continues into the origins of the cloth, Monroe and Rosalee learn that Eve is still feeling the after effects of the death grip. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard reaches out to an old friend to get answers to the origins of the symbols drawn by Diana.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Todd Milliner, Nick Peet

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  5. Grimm Season 1 Episode 4 - Lonelyhearts
    7.6/10(1822 votes)

    #5 - Lonelyhearts

    S1:E4

    After investigating a strange cluster of female deaths and disappearances, Nick sends Monroe undercover to get a whiff of a hypnotic suspect. In the meantime, a stranger shows up looking to avenge the death of his friend at the hands of a Grimm, but he'll have to get past Captain Renard.

    Director:Michael Waxman
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

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  6. Grimm Season 1 Episode 9 - Of Mouse and Man
    7.6/10(1601 votes)

    #6 - Of Mouse and Man

    S1:E9

    Nick and Hank investigate a murder victim left in a dumpster, and soon discover that the trail leads to an abusive boyfriend, an arrogant lawyer, and a meek junk yard owner. Meanwhile, Juliette notices someone watching her and Nick, and Monroe gets a message from the creature community.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

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  7. Grimm Season 4 Episode 18 - Mishipeshu
    7.6/10(1088 votes)

    #7 - Mishipeshu

    S4:E18

    A homicide leads Nick and Hank onto the dark and mysterious path of a local Native American power quest. Meanwhile, Juliette's erratic behavior lands her on the wrong side of the law. At the spice shop, Rosalee and Monroeare on a mission and call on Captain Renard for help.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Alan DiFiore

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  8. Grimm Season 5 Episode 16 - The Believer
    7.6/10(950 votes)

    #8 - The Believer

    S5:E16

    An evangelical preacher has a tent revival unlike any other when he uses his Wesen identity to gain more believers. Nick and Hank are called to the scene as things escalate when a group of "true believers" are hell bent on saving the preacher and his flock by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Capt. Renard takes further steps to gain power in local government. Elsewhere, Eve uses Adalind's ol' hat trick to gain more access to Black Claw.

    Director:John Behring
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  9. Grimm Season 2 Episode 5 - The Good Shepherd
    7.7/10(1358 votes)

    #9 - The Good Shepherd

    S2:E5

    When a local Reverend reports that his church has been robbed, Nick quickly learns that it’s a Wesen church, and enlists Monroe to check for any suspicious activity regarding the shepherd’s flock. Meanwhile, Nick and Juliette continue to figure out the rules of their relationship as a dangerous opponent lurks in the shadows with his sights on Nick.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writer:Dan E. Fesman

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  10. Grimm Season 2 Episode 7 - The Bottle Imp
    7.7/10(1319 votes)

    #10 - The Bottle Imp

    S2:E7

    An investigation into a grisly murder leads Hank and Nick to a seemingly unstable man who is on the run with his daughter; Monroe realizes that filling in for Rosalee will be harder than he thought.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writer:Alan DiFiore

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  11. Grimm Season 2 Episode 8 - The Other Side
    7.7/10(1276 votes)

    #11 - The Other Side

    S2:E8

    Hank and Nick investigate when a high school competition turns deadly; Capt. Renard is faced with an unwanted infatuation.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:William Bigelow

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  12. Grimm Season 5 Episode 3 - Lost Boys
    7.7/10(1099 votes)

    #12 - Lost Boys

    S5:E3

    Rosalee disappears after some orphans decide she is the mother figure they always wanted and an encounter with a former colleague prompts Adalind to consider going back to work.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writer:Sean Calder

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  13. Grimm Season 5 Episode 4 - Maiden Quest
    7.7/10(1060 votes)

    #13 - Maiden Quest

    S5:E4

    A wealthy mobster entices three young men to work for his daughter's hand in marriage, and a surprise visitor shakes things up as Nick and Adalind struggle to adjust to home life.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Brenna Kouf

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  14. Grimm Season 5 Episode 18 - Good to the Bone
    7.7/10(918 votes)

    #14 - Good to the Bone

    S5:E18

    When a man is found dead with all of the bones in his body seemingly liquefied and removed, Nick and Hank find themselves in the middle of a gruesome family arrangement. Meanwhile, Wu deals with a crisis of his own and Hank reunites with his old flame, Zuri (Sharon Leal).

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Martin Weiss

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  15. Grimm Season 1 Episode 11 - Tarantella
    7.8/10(1617 votes)

    #15 - Tarantella

    S1:E11

    Nick and Hank search for a dangerous heartbreaker who leaves behind a gruesome corpse and apparently her finger. Nick and Juliette's safety is threatened when the creature world begins to discover his identity.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Alan DiFiore, Dan E. Fesman

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  16. Grimm Season 1 Episode 20 - Happily Ever Aftermath
    7.8/10(1410 votes)

    #16 - Happily Ever Aftermath

    S1:E20

    Nick and Hank are called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch, after her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Juliette does some digging into the mysterious death of Nick’s parents in an effort to help him find closure.

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

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  17. Grimm Season 4 Episode 17 - Hibernaculum
    7.8/10(1094 votes)

    #17 - Hibernaculum

    S4:E17

    Nick and Hank are called to investigate a rare Wesen that leaves its victims frozen solid. Meanwhile, Juliette starts to feel that she is losing her humanity as she seeks to get revenge on Adalind. Elsewhere, Captain Renard continues to suffer from mysterious bleeding and visions while Monroe works toward coming to grips with the Wesenrein incident.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Michael Golamco

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  18. Grimm Season 5 Episode 8 - A Reptile Dysfunction
    7.8/10(1025 votes)

    #18 - A Reptile Dysfunction

    S5:E8

    A local legend comes back to life as Nick and Hank investigate a mysterious sighting linked to a tourist's death at a local lake. Rosalee's past comes back to haunt her. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard continues to support a candidate for mayor. Meanwhile, Nick is shown the scope of the Wesen uprising as the secret government agency takes him into the heart of their Portland operations center.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Michael Golamco

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  19. Grimm Season 5 Episode 9 - Star-Crossed
    7.8/10(1002 votes)

    #19 - Star-Crossed

    S5:E9

    A barbaric Wesen ritual is brought to the present and Nick, Hank and Wu are already five steps behind the serial killer. To aid in the investigation, Monroe goes undercover. Meanwhile, Hadrian's Wall's war against Black Claw intensifies as Eve uses her unique skills to interrogate a suspect.

    Director:Carlos Ávila
    Writer:Sean Calder

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  20. Grimm Season 5 Episode 15 - Skin Deep
    7.8/10(966 votes)

    #20 - Skin Deep

    S5:E15

    When Nick and Hank come across a beautiful young woman who seems to have aged 70 years overnight and died, they suspect Wesen involvement. The investigation leads to a local doctor and Rosalee is enlisted to help find the truth. Meanwhile, Eve takes bold steps to learn more about Capt. Renard's nefarious dealings.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Michael Golamco

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  21. Grimm Season 6 Episode 4 - El Cuegle
    7.8/10(973 votes)

    #21 - El Cuegle

    S6:E4

    Nick, Hank and Wu investigate a terrifying new Wesen who terrorizes a young family and has a surprising motive. Capt. Renard is reeling after an unexpected guest appears. Meanwhile, Diana has some interesting news for Monroe and Rosalee. Elsewhere, Eve returns to the catacombs beneath Nick’s loft to search for answers to her bizarre visions and side effects from being healed by the mysterious stick.

    Director:Carlos Ávila
    Writer:Brenna Kouf

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  22. Grimm Season 6 Episode 9 - Tree People
    7.8/10(951 votes)

    #22 - Tree People

    S6:E9

    Nick, Hank and Wu are called to the scene of the crime where a man claims his friend was consumed by a tree-like figure. Meanwhile, after the gang learns of Eve's disturbing mirror encounter, everyone takes extra precautions. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard searches for answers to what Diana was drawing.

    Director:Jim Kouf
    Writer:Brenna Kouf

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  23. Grimm Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2659 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Grimm Season 1 Episode 5 - Danse Macabre
    7.9/10(1821 votes)

    #24 - Danse Macabre

    S1:E5

    Nick and Hank's investigation of a dead high school teacher leads them to the school's outcast, Roddy. Nick realizes that there's more to Roddy than meets the eye, and enlists Monroe's help to get through to the troubled teenager before he exacts revenge on the students who wronged him. Meanwhile, Nick learns that his presence is beginning to affect the creature world.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writers:David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf

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  25. Grimm Season 1 Episode 7 - Let Your Hair Down
    7.9/10(1727 votes)

    #25 - Let Your Hair Down

    S1:E7

    A mysterious homicide deep in the woods leads to Nick and Hank reopening a long-cold missing persons case. When Nick suspects this abducted person might be a feral creature, he asks Monroe to help remind this wild child of her human nature.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Sarah Goldfinger, Naren Shankar

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Silence of the Slams" is the worst rated episode of "Grimm". It scored 7.4/10 based on 995 votes. Directed by David Straiton and written by Brenna Kouf, it aired on 3/18/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bears Will Be Bears".