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The Best Episodes of Justified Season 4

Every episode of Justified Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Justified Season 4!

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A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Justified Season 4 Episode 11 - Decoy
    9.2/10(2076 votes)

    S4:E11

    After capturing Drew Thompson, Raylan must find a way to get him past Boyd and the Detroit mob henchmen who've been sent to stop him.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Graham Yost, Chris Provenzano

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  2. Justified Season 4 Episode 13 - Ghosts
    9.0/10(1909 votes)

    S4:E13

    Detroit mob leader Nicky Augustine targets Winona in order to convince Raylan to turn over Drew Thompson, while Boyd and Ava devise a ruse to dispose of Delroy's corpse.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Fred Golan

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  3. Justified Season 4 Episode 8 - Outlaw
    8.8/10(1783 votes)

    S4:E8

    Boyd uses the Detroit mob's contract on Drew Thompson to target his own enemies, while Raylan's search leads him to question Harlan's imprisoned former sheriff.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Benjamin Cavell, Keith Schreier

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  4. Justified Season 4 Episode 9 - The Hatchet Tour
    8.6/10(1658 votes)

    S4:E9

    Obsessions collide when Raylan's search for Drew Thompson leads him to question the inmate who killed Arlo, while Colt's confession sends Boyd looking for Ellen May.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Taylor Elmore, Leonard Chang

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  5. Justified Season 4 Episode 10 - Get Drew
    8.5/10(1649 votes)

    S4:E10

    With his identity exposed, Drew Thompson goes on the run from Raylan's law enforcement dragnet and Boyd's plan to turn him over to the Detroit mob.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:VJ Boyd, Dave Andron

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  6. Justified Season 4 Episode 12 - Peace of Mind
    8.5/10(1636 votes)

    S4:E12

    As Boyd learns of his jealous cousin’s plan to take over the Crowder crime empire, Raylan looks to keep Drew Thompson talking by reuniting him with Ellen May.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Taylor Elmore, Leonard Chang

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  7. Justified Season 4 Episode 1 - Hole in the Wall
    8.3/10(1909 votes)

    S4:E1

    Raylan investigates a burglary that's uncovered a diplomatic courier's bag hidden in his imprisoned father's house, while a new preacher's ministry cuts into Boyd's drug trade.

    Director:Michael Dinner
    Writer:Graham Yost

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  8. Justified Season 4 Episode 5 - Kin
    8.3/10(1657 votes)

    S4:E5

    The race to find Drew Thompson puts both Raylan and Boyd at odds with a dangerous Harlan hill country clan.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Fred Golan, VJ Boyd

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  9. Justified Season 4 Episode 2 - Where's Waldo?
    8.1/10(1702 votes)

    S4:E2

    Following the murder of an imprisoned Dixie Mafia soldier, Raylan looks for a longtime fugitive whose ID was found inside the diplomatic pouch hidden at Arlo's house. Meanwhile, Boyd suspects the St. Cyr siblings of undermining his drug business.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:Dave Andron

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  10. Justified Season 4 Episode 3 - Truth and Consequences
    8.1/10(1685 votes)

    S4:E3

    Raylan discovers some disturbing truths about his girlfriend Lindsey and her violent ex-husband, while Boyd looks to convince Billy and Cassie to leave Harlan.

    Director:Jon Avnet
    Writer:Benjamin Cavell

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  11. Justified Season 4 Episode 7 - Money Trap
    7.9/10(1686 votes)

    S4:E7

    Boyd and Ava attend a sex party in an attempt to identify Drew Thompson, while Jody draws Raylan into a showdown.

    Director:Don Kurt
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Justified Season 4 Episode 4 - This Bird Has Flown
    7.8/10(1648 votes)

    S4:E4

    Raylan enlists Rachel in his pursuit of Lindsey and her jealous ex-husband Randall, while Boyd looks to keep Ellen May quiet about the crimes she's witnessed.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:Taylor Elmore

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  13. Justified Season 4 Episode 6 - Foot Chase
    7.8/10(1646 votes)

    S4:E6

    As Raylan races against time to find Cairn, Ava and Boyd's search leads them to an upscale Harlan neighborhood's underground sex party.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Dave Andron, Ingrid Escajeda

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Decoy" is the best rated episode of "Justified" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 2076 votes. Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Graham Yost, Chris Provenzano, it aired on 3/19/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ghosts".