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The Best Episodes of Ironside

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

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In the gritty world of the NYPD, no one's tougher than Detective Robert Ironside. He and his trusted, handpicked team of specialists will do whatever it takes to solve New York's most difficult and notorious

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ironside Season 1 Episode 9 - Hidden Agenda
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Hidden Agenda

    S1:E9

    A car bombing leaves two people dead and the FBI singles out a problematic Columbia student as the suspect. However, Ironside’s suspicions fall elsewhere and a deadly game of cat and mouse lands himself and the team at risk when the bomber strikes again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ironside Season 1 Episode 5 - Hell on Wheels
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Hell on Wheels

    S1:E5

    What started as a wild rooftop chase quickly turns into a homicide investigation when the team discovers severed body parts in a garbage bag. When additional victims surface across the city, Ironside, Holly, Teddy and Virgil track the case that leads to the doors of a notorious motorcycle gang and a femme fatale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ironside Season 1 Episode 8 - Brothers In Arms
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Brothers In Arms

    S1:E8

    Fleet Week in New York City goes awry when two marines and a seaman find themselves on the run after a pimp and prostitute wind up dead. As the team races to find the soldiers before a vicious street gang does, Ironside finds himself at odds with Capt. Rollins, who is grappling with demons of his own time in Iraq.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ironside Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(93 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Undeterred by a spinal injury that leaves him confined to a wheelchair, Detective Robert Ironside leads his elite, handpicked team on a hunt to find a young broker's killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ironside Season 1 Episode 2 - Sleeping Dogs
    7.5/10(65 votes)

    #5 - Sleeping Dogs

    S1:E2

    The team's hunt for a vengeful serial killer takes an unexpected turn when a missing person resurfaces and a new case emerges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ironside Season 1 Episode 4 - Uptown Murders
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Uptown Murders

    S1:E4

    Ironside and his team, including Virgil, Holly and Teddy race the clock to clear the murder of a New York University honor student, before a plea bargain will set a hit man free. In the process, Ironside seeks Gary’s expertise, but being back in that mindset could prove too much for him to handle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ironside Season 1 Episode 6 - Pentimento
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Pentimento

    S1:E6

    Ironside is forced to come to terms with a mistake that has haunted him for years; Virgil must recover from a violent incident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ironside Season 1 Episode 3 - Action
    7.2/10(50 votes)

    #8 - Action

    S1:E3

    Ironside's team investigates a string of heists at high-stakes underground poker games. Meanwhile, Teddy and Virgil's working relationship strains the investigation, threatening everyone's safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ironside Season 1 Episode 7 - Minor Infractions
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Minor Infractions

    S1:E7

    When a student from the wrong side of the tracks is kidnapped off a bus, it becomes apparent to Ironside and the team that the wrong kid was snatched. The race to rescue the hostage leads to a ransom payment of rare comic books and a teenage computer whiz. Meanwhile, through flashbacks, Ironside rekindles unpleasant memories from the past involving his father.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Hidden Agenda" is the best rated episode of "Ironside". It scored 8.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/15/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hell on Wheels".