The Best Episodes of Lucifer
Every episode of Lucifer ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lucifer!
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 away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Lucifer" is "A Devil of My Word", rated 9.7/10 from 14768 user votes. It was directed by Eagle Egilsson and written by Joe Henderson. "A Devil of My Word" aired on 5/14/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Who's da New King of Hell?".
9.7/10 14,768 votes#1 - A Devil of My Word
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2018
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
9.6/10 10,907 votes#2 - Who's da New King of Hell?
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
9.4/10 7,688 votes#3 - Save Lucifer
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
9.3/10 6,978 votes#4 - A Good Day to Die
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2017
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
Writer: Chris Rafferty, Joe Henderson
9.3/10 7,770 votes#5 - Quintessential Deckerstar
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.3/10 5,859 votes#6 - Spoiler Alert
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2020
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
9.2/10 4,441 votes#7 - Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 5/28/2021
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
9.2/10 5,002 votes#8 - A Chance at a Happy Ending
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 5/28/2021
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
Writer: Joe Henderson, Ildy Modrovich
9.1/10 6,456 votes#9 - Off the Record
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2017
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
Writer: Chris Rafferty, Mike Costa, Jen Graham Imada
9.1/10 6,513 votes#10 - Devil Is as Devil Does
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
9.0/10 6,587 votes#11 - Take Me Back To Hell
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/25/2016
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
9.0/10 5,900 votes#12 - Monster
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2016
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
9.0/10 5,017 votes#13 - The Good, the Bad and the Crispy
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/29/2017
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
9.0/10 6,551 votes#14 - O, Ye of Little Faith, Father
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
9.0/10 6,386 votes#15 - Expire Erect
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
9.0/10 6,805 votes#16 - Super Bad Boyfriend
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
8.9/10 6,949 votes#17 - A Priest Walks Into A Bar
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2016
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
8.9/10 5,970 votes#18 - #TeamLucifer
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2016
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
8.9/10 5,142 votes#19 - Quid Pro Ho
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2016
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
Writer: Ildy Modrovich, Julia Fontana
8.9/10 4,934 votes#20 - Love Handles
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2017
Lucifer and Chloe investigate a mysterious masked killer who is poisoning college students.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Alex Katsnelson
8.9/10 7,357 votes#21 - Everything's Okay
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
8.9/10 6,713 votes#22 - Somebody's Been Reading Dante's Inferno
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
8.9/10 6,535 votes#23 - All About Eve
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2019
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
8.9/10 6,317 votes#24 - Orgy Pants to Work
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2019
While Lucifer and Chloe search for a connection between a murdered auditor and a nudist colony, Amenadiel plays host to an unexpected visitor.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Aiyana White
8.8/10 4,672 votes#25 - God Johnson
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/15/2017
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