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The Best Episodes of Lucifer Season 1

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

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.

Genres:CrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:FOXNetflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Lucifer" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 8.5/10 from 10889 user votes. It was directed by Len Wiseman and written by Tom Kapinos. "Pilot" aired on 1/25/2016 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.".

  • Pilot
    8.5/10 10,889 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2016

    Upon leaving hell, Lucifer Morningstar retreats to Los Angeles for a more exciting life. When the murder of a friend connects him with LAPD detective Chloe Decker, Lucifer becomes intrigued with the idea of punishing criminals, sending the devil himself into a struggle between good and evil.

    Director: Len Wiseman

    Writer: Tom Kapinos

  • Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
    8.0/10 7,281 votes

    #2 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2016

    When a movie star's son is killed after being chased by the paparazzi, Chloe takes a deep look into the case with a little help from Lucifer. Meanwhile, Maze and Amenadiel continue to encourage Lucifer to go back to hell.

    Director: Nathan Hope

    Writer: Joe Henderson

  • The Would-Be Prince of Darkness
    7.9/10 6,529 votes

    #3 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2016

    When a 22-year-old future superstar quarterback wakes up to find a dead girl floating in his swimming pool, he turns to his friend, Lucifer, for help. Lucifer enlists Chloe to investigate the case, which leads to the world of big money sports and people who will literally kill to be number one.

    Director: Louis Shaw Milito

    Writer: Jason Ning, Jenn Kao

  • Manly Whatnots
    8.3/10 6,393 votes

    #4 - Manly Whatnots

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2016

    In an effort to get over his infatuation with Chloe, Lucifer decides that he must seduce her. Meanwhile the two team up on a missing girl case and Amenadiel confronts Maze about his concerns about Lucifer.

    Director: Matt Earl Beesley

    Writer: Ildy Modrovich

  • Sweet Kicks
    7.8/10 5,930 votes

    #5 - Sweet Kicks

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2016

    After a shooting occurs at a fashion show and a young woman is killed, Lucifer becomes intrigued by the danger of the situation and begs Chloe to get in on the case. Meanwhile, when Maze admits to Amenadiel that she wants to go back to hell, he sets his sights on Dr. Linda.

    Director: Tim Matheson

    Writer: Sheri Elwood

  • Favorite Son
    8.6/10 6,217 votes

    #6 - Favorite Son

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2016

    Lucifer bails on Chloe when he becomes bored with her investigation into a ruthless biker gang murder. However, when he discovers something was stolen during the crime that was very personal to him, he demands that Chloe let him rejoin the case.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Jason Ning

  • Wingman
    8.4/10 5,829 votes

    #7 - Wingman

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2016

    In attempt to find the contents of his stolen container, Lucifer enlists the help of an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Chloe digs deeper into the Palmetto case, uncovering a lead that might finally expose the truth.

    Director: Eriq La Salle

    Writer: Alex Katsnelson

  • Et Tu, Doctor?
    8.0/10 5,507 votes

    #8 - Et Tu, Doctor?

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2016

    When a therapist is murdered, Lucifer and Chloe enlist the help of Dr. Linda to look into possible suspects. Meanwhile, Malcolm confronts Chloe about the night he was shot, and Lucifer experiences his first bout of jealousy.

    Director: Eagle Egilsson

    Writer: Jenn Kao

  • A Priest Walks Into A Bar
    8.9/10 6,949 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Pops
    8.1/10 5,443 votes

    #10 - Pops

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/2016

    Lucifer and Chloe are tasked with solving the murder of a prominent restaurateur. When they meet his son, they suspect he played a part in the death. Meanwhile, Chloe's mom returns home, sending Chloe's life into upheaval, as Lucifer learns his own dysfunctional family isn't nearly as unique as he thought.

    Director: Tara Nicole Weyr

    Writer: Mike Costa, Alex Katsnelson

  • St. Lucifer
    8.5/10 5,502 votes

    #11 - St. Lucifer

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/11/2016

    When philanthropist Tim Dunlear is found dead, Lucifer explores his good side by becoming a benefactor for Tim’s glitzy Los Angeles charity.

    Director: Mairzee Almas

    Writer: David McMillan, Sheri Elwood

  • #TeamLucifer
    8.9/10 5,970 votes

    #12 - #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

  • Take Me Back To Hell
    9.0/10 6,587 votes

    #13 - 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