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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!

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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
    Lucifer Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.5/10(11525 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 2 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
    8.0/10(7723 votes)

    #2 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 3 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness
    7.9/10(6932 votes)

    #3 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 4 - Manly Whatnots
    8.3/10(6787 votes)

    #4 - Manly Whatnots

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 5 - Sweet Kicks
    7.8/10(6299 votes)

    #5 - Sweet Kicks

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 6 - Favorite Son
    8.6/10(6585 votes)

    #6 - Favorite Son

    S1:E6

    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

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  8. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 7 - Wingman
    8.4/10(6192 votes)

    #7 - Wingman

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 8 - Et Tu, Doctor?
    8.0/10(5850 votes)

    #8 - Et Tu, Doctor?

    S1:E8

    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.

    Writer:Jenn Kao

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  10. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 9 - A Priest Walks Into A Bar
    8.9/10(7364 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 10 - Pops
    8.1/10(5783 votes)

    #10 - Pops

    S1:E10

    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.

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  12. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 11 - St. Lucifer
    8.5/10(5851 votes)

    #11 - St. Lucifer

    S1:E11

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

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  13. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 12 - #TeamLucifer
    8.8/10(6322 votes)

    #12 - #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.

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  14. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 13 - Take Me Back To Hell
    9.0/10(6974 votes)

    #13 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Lucifer" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 11525 votes. Directed by Len Wiseman and written by Tom Kapinos, it aired on 1/25/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.".