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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!

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...
Genres:CrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:FOXNetflix

Best Episodes Summary

"A Devil of My Word" is the best rated episode of "Lucifer". It scored 9.7/10 based on 14879 votes. Directed by Eagle Egilsson and written by Joe Henderson, it aired on 5/14/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Who's da New King of Hell?".

  • A Devil of My Word
    9.7/1014,879 votes
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    #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

  • Who's da New King of Hell?
    9.6/1010,998 votes
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    #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

  • Save Lucifer
    9.4/107,758 votes
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    #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

  • A Good Day to Die
    9.3/107,067 votes
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    #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

  • Quintessential Deckerstar
    9.3/107,836 votes
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    #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

  • Spoiler Alert
    9.3/105,929 votes
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    #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

  • Is This Really How It’s Going to End?!
    9.2/104,514 votes
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    #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

  • A Chance at a Happy Ending
    9.2/105,087 votes
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    #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

  • Off the Record
    9.1/106,544 votes
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    #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

  • Devil Is as Devil Does
    9.1/106,577 votes
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    #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

  • Take Me Back To Hell
    9.0/106,669 votes
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    #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

  • Monster
    9.0/105,968 votes
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    #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

  • The Good, the Bad and the Crispy
    9.0/105,082 votes
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    #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

  • O, Ye of Little Faith, Father
    9.0/106,608 votes
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    #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

  • Expire Erect
    9.0/106,450 votes
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    #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

  • Super Bad Boyfriend
    9.0/106,869 votes
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    #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

  • A Priest Walks Into A Bar
    8.9/107,028 votes
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    #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

  • #TeamLucifer
    8.9/106,044 votes
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    #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

  • Quid Pro Ho
    8.9/105,205 votes
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    #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

  • Love Handles
    8.9/104,996 votes
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    #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

  • Everything's Okay
    8.9/107,419 votes
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    #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

  • Somebody's Been Reading Dante's Inferno
    8.9/106,771 votes
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    #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

  • All About Eve
    8.9/106,596 votes
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    #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

  • Orgy Pants to Work
    8.9/106,375 votes
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    #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

  • God Johnson
    8.8/104,734 votes
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    #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