8.5/1011,009 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
8.0/107,371 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
7.9/106,610 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
8.3/106,469 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
7.8/106,002 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
8.6/106,291 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
8.5/105,901 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
8.0/105,575 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
8.9/107,025 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
8.1/105,511 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: Alex Katsnelson, Mike Costa
8.5/105,569 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: Sheri Elwood, David McMillan
8.9/106,042 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
9.0/106,665 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
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...
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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 11009 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.".