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The Best Episodes of Homicide

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Homicide Season 3 Episode 5 - 9/11/2001
    8.6/10(144 votes)

    #1 - 9/11/2001

    S3:E5

    The harrowing story of the 9/11 attacks, as told by NYPD first responders who rushed to Ground Zero and who still carry the weight of tragedy today.

    Director:Adam Kassen
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Homicide Season 3 Episode 4 - Your Eyes or Your Life
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #2 - Your Eyes or Your Life

    S3:E4

    "The case of Lourdes Gonzalez haunted me." Detectives revisit the gruesome murder of a young mother — and the infamous Central Park killer who did it.

    Director:Adam Kassen
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Homicide Season 1 Episode 4 - Midtown Slasher
    7.7/10(310 votes)

    #3 - Midtown Slasher

    S1:E4

    The stabbing death of a successful entrepreneur remains unsolved for decades until a tenacious assistant DA and a driven detective reexamine the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Homicide Season 1 Episode 5 - East Harlem Serial Killer
    7.6/10(279 votes)

    #4 - East Harlem Serial Killer

    S1:E5

    A serial killer targeting young victims in East Harlem evades police until details connected to crimes from years earlier emerge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Homicide Season 3 Episode 1 - Party Monster
    7.5/10(139 votes)

    #5 - Party Monster

    S3:E1

    "Where is Joey?" An Upper East Side afterparty gone horribly wrong turns into a homicide investigation — and a parent's worst nightmare.

    Director:Adam Kassen
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Homicide Season 1 Episode 3 - Vanished on Wall Street
    7.4/10(314 votes)

    #6 - Vanished on Wall Street

    S1:E3

    An office building in the Financial District becomes a 26-floor crime scene when a beloved mother and janitor mysteriously vanishes without a trace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Homicide Season 1 Episode 2 - Central Park Slaying
    7.3/10(319 votes)

    #7 - Central Park Slaying

    S1:E2

    After an eviscerated body is found in Central Park Lake, a pair of unlikely suspects are implicated in the killing as shocking revelations surface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Homicide Season 2 Episode 1 - Hunting Phil Spector
    7.3/10(242 votes)

    #8 - Hunting Phil Spector

    S2:E1

    A murder at the mansion of music producer Phil Spector lands detectives in the crosshairs of one of Hollywood's most sensational celebrity cases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Homicide Season 2 Episode 3 - Murder at the Beach
    7.3/10(200 votes)

    #9 - Murder at the Beach

    S2:E3

    After the discovery of a woman's body on the beach, suspicion falls on her husband as the killer — until new technology helps detectives crack the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Homicide Season 2 Episode 2 - Race Car Killer
    7.2/10(203 votes)

    #10 - Race Car Killer

    S2:E2

    When a legendary race car driver and his wife are shot in their driveway, investigators zero in on a cold-blooded suspect for the shocking murders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Homicide Season 1 Episode 1 - Carnegie Deli Massacre
    7.1/10(376 votes)

    #11 - Carnegie Deli Massacre

    S1:E1

    A shooting that left three dead and two injured in an apartment above the iconic Carnegie Deli sends detectives on a relentless hunt for the killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Homicide Season 2 Episode 4 - A Hollywood Affair
    7.0/10(180 votes)

    #12 - A Hollywood Affair

    S2:E4

    When a Hollywood studio executive goes missing, a tumultuous affair comes to light, leading investigators to suspect foul play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Homicide Season 2 Episode 5 - The Disappearing Wife
    7.0/10(169 votes)

    #13 - The Disappearing Wife

    S2:E5

    A former California senator's daughter vanishes, leaving behind a horrifying, blood-stained car. Is her murder political payback — or something else?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Homicide Season 3 Episode 2 - Mother Knows Best
    7.0/10(130 votes)

    #14 - Mother Knows Best

    S3:E2

    After a beloved socialite disappears without a trace, detectives uncover a shocking string of crimes that trace back to a dangerous mother-son duo.

    Director:Adam Kassen
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Homicide Season 3 Episode 3 - Soho Horror
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    #15 - Soho Horror

    S3:E3

    When a promising fashion designer is found dead in a bathtub, detectives must unravel what really happened at a private members club on her final night.

    Director:Adam Kassen
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"9/11/2001" is the best rated episode of "Homicide". It scored 8.6/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Adam Kassen and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/25/2026. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Your Eyes or Your Life".