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The Best Episodes of Lucifer

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

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Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lucifer Season 3 Episode 24 - A Devil of My Word
    9.7/10(16647 votes)

    #1 - A Devil of My Word

    S3:E24

    Shocked by someone's death, Chloe, Lucifer and the rest of the team work together to investigate and take down the killer. Then, Lucifer has an epiphany, Maze decides to mend a broken friendship and Chloe finally sees the truth.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  2. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 10 - Who's da New King of Hell?
    9.5/10(11832 votes)

    #2 - Who's da New King of Hell?

    S4:E10

    With murderous demons on the loose in Los Angeles, it's up to Lucifer to reign in the chaos and protect the people he most cares about.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  3. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 9 - Save Lucifer
    9.4/10(8238 votes)

    #3 - Save Lucifer

    S4:E9

    Lucifer's so-called epiphany has Chloe worried, but it's his physical transformation that's really freaking her out. Also, Maze gives Eve a pep talk.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  4. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 13 - A Good Day to Die
    9.3/10(7621 votes)

    #4 - A Good Day to Die

    S2:E13

    Lucifer must find the antidote to the Professor's poison before it kills Chloe. He travels to hell to find the Professor's soul and get him to turn over the antidote. While he's there, he is forced to confront his guilt about Uriel's death. Mom heads to hell to get Lucifer back, but Lucifer still feels betrayed by his parents because of something he discovers.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writers:Chris Rafferty, Joe Henderson

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  5. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 23 - Quintessential Deckerstar
    9.3/10(8369 votes)

    #5 - Quintessential Deckerstar

    S3:E23

    When Lucifer and Chloe investigate the death of a woman, they discover that they may be pursuing the wrong suspect. Then, Charlotte risks her safety when she decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lucifer Season 5 Episode 8 - Spoiler Alert
    9.3/10(6393 votes)

    #6 - Spoiler Alert

    S5:E8

    Chloe learns a serial killer may have embellished his crimes. Amenadiel worries about his son's health. Pete opens up to Ella.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  7. Lucifer Season 5 Episode 15 - Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!
    9.2/10(5007 votes)

    #7 - Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!

    S5:E15

    Lucifer learns that not all of his siblings want him to land the big promotion. Also, Dan offers to set Ella up with an old friend.

    Director:Ildy Modrovich
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  8. Lucifer Season 5 Episode 16 - A Chance at a Happy Ending
    9.2/10(5601 votes)

    #8 - A Chance at a Happy Ending

    S5:E16

    The end is nigh! Lucifer, Chloe, Maze and Amenadiel prepare for battle with Michael and his not-so-angelic army of supporters.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Joe Henderson, Ildy Modrovich

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  9. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 7 - Off the Record
    9.1/10(7076 votes)

    #9 - Off the Record

    S3:E7

    A reporter seeks revenge when he discovers Lucifer has been sleeping with his estranged wife; a serial killer from Lucifer's past resurfaces.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writers:Chris Rafferty, Mike Costa, Jen Graham Imada

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  10. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 7 - Devil Is as Devil Does
    9.1/10(7027 votes)

    #10 - Devil Is as Devil Does

    S4:E7

    Eve takes a more active role in her main man's professional life. Meanwhile, Lucifer gets back to basics and Amenadiel fights for his family.

    Director:Richard Speight Jr.
    Writer:Jen Graham Imada

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  11. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 13 - Take Me Back To Hell
    9.0/10(7214 votes)

    #11 - Take Me Back To Hell

    S1:E13

    When Lucifer is framed for murder, he and Chloe must work together to clear his name and prove the identity of the true killer.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  12. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 6 - Monster
    9.0/10(6447 votes)

    #12 - Monster

    S2:E6

    Guilty and self-destructive, Lucifer clashes with Chloe during an investigation, leading her to team up with Dan instead. Meanwhile, Amenadiel bonds with Charlotte, and Maze takes Trixie trick-or-treating.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  13. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 18 - The Good, the Bad and the Crispy
    9.0/10(5539 votes)

    #13 - The Good, the Bad and the Crispy

    S2:E18

    After Charlotte accidentally charbroils a man to death in self-defense, Lucifer must try and keep Chloe from figuring out the truth. Lucifer puts Maze in charge of finding Charlotte and Amenadiel, who have both gone missing in light of recent circumstances, while he finds a permanent solution for the ticking-time-bomb he calls Mom.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  14. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 3 - O, Ye of Little Faith, Father
    9.0/10(7042 votes)

    #14 - O, Ye of Little Faith, Father

    S4:E3

    An ex-gang member's murder may mask an even darker crime. Lucifer catches Chloe in a lie. Dan and Maze go rogue. Linda braces for looming motherhood.

    Director:Jessika Borsiczky
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  15. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 8 - Super Bad Boyfriend
    9.0/10(7321 votes)

    #15 - Super Bad Boyfriend

    S4:E8

    Lucifer and Chloe investigate a teacher's murder. Meanwhile, Lucifer goes to extremes to convince Eve to dump him, and Amenadiel mentors a teen.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  16. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 9 - A Priest Walks Into A Bar
    8.9/10(7627 votes)

    #16 - A Priest Walks Into A Bar

    S1:E9

    A priest seeks out Lucifer's help when he suspects an underground drug operation has set up shop at a neighborhood youth center. Meanwhile, Malcolm manipulates a way to keep an eye on Dan.

    Director:David Frazee
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  17. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 10 - Quid Pro Ho
    8.9/10(5629 votes)

    #17 - Quid Pro Ho

    S2:E10

    Charlotte is determined to get Lucifer to leave Earth by turning Chloe against him. Meanwhile, Amenadiel has begun working as Charlotte's soldier, which makes Maze question his loyalty.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writers:Ildy Modrovich, Julia Fontana

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  18. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 12 - Love Handles
    8.9/10(5432 votes)

    #18 - Love Handles

    S2:E12

    Lucifer and Chloe investigate a mysterious masked killer who is poisoning college students.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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  19. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 1 - Everything's Okay
    8.9/10(7873 votes)

    #19 - Everything's Okay

    S4:E1

    While investigating a beekeeper's murder with Lucifer, Chloe insists that she's completely fine with his devilish revelation, thank you very much.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  20. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 2 - Somebody's Been Reading Dante's Inferno
    8.9/10(7205 votes)

    #20 - Somebody's Been Reading Dante's Inferno

    S4:E2

    Chloe and Lucifer look into a murder on the set of a reality show. Father Kinley presses forward with a plan. Amenadiel reconsiders his idea of home.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  21. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 4 - All About Eve
    8.9/10(7020 votes)

    #21 - All About Eve

    S4:E4

    When a jewelry designer is murdered, Lucifer and Chloe strive to solve the case without each other's help. Also, Lucifer reconnects with an old flame.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  22. Lucifer Season 4 Episode 5 - Expire Erect
    8.9/10(6862 votes)

    #22 - Expire Erect

    S4:E5

    After a collector of classic cars is killed, Lucifer and Chloe search for the culprit -- as well as some closure to their relationship.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Mike Costa

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  23. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 12 - #TeamLucifer
    8.8/10(6537 votes)

    #23 - #TeamLucifer

    S1:E12

    When a woman is found dead on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - with her body twisted into the shape of a pentagram - the investigation leads Lucifer and team into the world of Satanists, where they soon realize, evil doesn't always live where we expect it to.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  24. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 16 - God Johnson
    8.8/10(5162 votes)

    #24 - God Johnson

    S2:E16

    When a grisly murder takes place at an insane asylum, the prime suspect calls himself God. After realizing that this man could actually be his father, Lucifer struggles with his feelings towards him and tries to find the truth, all while trying to discover who the real killer is.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  25. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 10 - The Sin Bin
    8.8/10(5317 votes)

    #25 - The Sin Bin

    S3:E10

    With the Sinnerman in custody, Lucifer is prepared to go to any length to get his devil face back. Meanwhile, Trixie is introduced to Charlotte and questions the relationship she has with her father.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Sheri Elwood

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Devil of My Word" is the best rated episode of "Lucifer". It scored 9.7/10 based on 16647 votes. Directed by Eagle Egilsson and written by Joe Henderson, it aired on 5/14/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Who's da New King of Hell?".