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The Best Episodes of Long Bright River Season 1

Every episode of Long Bright River Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Long Bright River Season 1!

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A police officer patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 1 - These Girls
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - These Girls

    S1:E1

    A police officer investigates suspected overdoses that may be homicides and hit close to home.

    Director:Hagar Ben-Asher
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Liz Moore

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  2. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 2 - Let Me In
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Let Me In

    S1:E2

    Questions mount in the case as Mickey grapples with her guilt; Truman finds a new suspect.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Liz Moore

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  3. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 3 - Mother Wolf
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Mother Wolf

    S1:E3

    Mickey endangers herself following up on a lead; Mickey brings Thomas and Truman to Thanksgiving.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Liz Moore

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  4. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 4 - Blind Spot
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Blind Spot

    S1:E4

    Thomas' birthday party stirs up memories as tensions with Simon boil over and a new theory emerges.

    Director:Mona Fastvold
    Writer:Russell Rothberg

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  5. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 5 - Where Do You Go?
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Where Do You Go?

    S1:E5

    Mickey and Truman get closer trailing a new lead; a new victim complicates the case.

    Director:Hagar Ben-Asher
    Writer:Alexandra McNally

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  6. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 6 - Hereditary
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Hereditary

    S1:E6

    An ambush leaves Mickey reeling; a Christmas revelation gets Mickey closer to the truth about Kacey.

    Director:Nikki Toscano
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Tricia V. Johnson

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  7. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 7 - Wrong Devil, Wrong Deal
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Wrong Devil, Wrong Deal

    S1:E7

    Mickey faces the consequences of naming Paula; Jimmy Scanlon leads Mickey to surprising places.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writers:Liz Moore, Alye Capone

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  8. Long Bright River Season 1 Episode 8 - Atonement
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Atonement

    S1:E8

    Mickey makes a big mistake in her hunt for the killer; a major showdown turns deadly.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Liz Moore

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"These Girls" is the best rated episode of "Long Bright River" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Hagar Ben-Asher and written by Nikki Toscano, Liz Moore, it aired on 3/13/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Let Me In".