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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 Worst Episode
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    Lucifer Season 5 Episode 4 - It Never Ends Well for the Chicken
    6.4/10(6163 votes)

    S5:E4

    The year is 1946. The world is black and white. And Lucifer is the star of his own noir detective story featuring familiar characters in new roles.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Aiyana White

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  2. Lucifer Season 6 Episode 6 - A Lot Dirtier Than That
    7.2/10(4185 votes)

    S6:E6

    Wanting to do well on his first day with the LAPD, Amenadiel crosses paths with a racist detective from his past. Also, Lucifer tries to bond with Rory.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  3. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 25 - Boo Normal
    7.4/10(5757 votes)

    S3:E25

    Lucifer and the team investigate the murder of a child psychiatrist, while Ella thinks about a big childhood secret that she's been hiding.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writer:Jen Graham Imada

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  4. Lucifer Season 6 Episode 7 - My Best Fiend's Wedding
    7.4/10(3697 votes)

    S6:E7

    Just as Eve and Maze's wedding day arrives, Eve's ex, Adam — yes, that Adam — shows up hoping to reconcile. Later, Ella delivers some distressing news.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Julia Fontana

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  5. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 26 - Once Upon a Time
    7.5/10(5816 votes)

    S3:E26

    Lucifer's dad creates an alternate dimension in which Lucifer now lives in a world where he not only has never met Chloe, but is granted the freedom of choice.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lucifer Season 5 Episode 10 - Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam
    7.6/10(6462 votes)

    S5:E10

    It's a musical? Yep, it's a musical. Lucifer, Chloe and the gang sing and dance to a slew of popular tunes while investigating a referee's murder.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  7. Lucifer Season 6 Episode 1 - Nothing Ever Changes Around Here
    7.6/10(3713 votes)

    S6:E1

    Before Lucifer starts his new job, he and Chloe experience a magical night with a murderous end. Linda and Amenadiel host Maze and Eve for dinner.

    Director:Kevin Alejandro
    Writer:Mike Costa

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  8. Lucifer Season 6 Episode 2 - Buckets of Baggage
    7.6/10(3467 votes)

    S6:E2

    Desperate to be helpful, Lucifer assists an exasperated Carol investigate a drag queen's death. Ella and Chloe look into Carol’s mysterious background.

    Director:Richard Speight Jr.
    Writer:Jen Graham Imada

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  9. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 21 - Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better
    7.7/10(4938 votes)

    S3:E21

    When a prima ballerina is brutally murdered, Lucifer helps Chloe solve the case and attempts to keep her focus away from Pierce. Amenadiel begs Charlotte to help him with an important plan, and Maze remains devoted to a task from which Pierce asked her to back away. Then, Chloe confronts Lucifer about his meddling in her life, but as he's about to make a huge confession, he finds out something that changes everything.

    Director:Jim Vickers
    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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  10. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 22 - All Hands on Decker
    7.7/10(4861 votes)

    S3:E22

    When Chloe takes some time off, Lucifer is forced to work with Dan on a murder case involving a dog show. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Maze have differing ideas for Chloe's party and after a wild night, Chloe rethinks a life-changing decision.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writer:Sheri Elwood

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  11. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 5 - Sweet Kicks
    7.8/10(6571 votes)

    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
    Writer:Sheri Elwood

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  12. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 2 - The One with the Baby Carrot
    7.8/10(4912 votes)

    S3:E2

    After Lucifer removes his wings yet again, Linda becomes concerned that he is too focused on tracking down the Sinnerman and neglecting his own well-being. Tensions continue to rise between Lucifer and Chloe, but they realize they must put their differences aside to solve a case in which Lucifer takes a sudden interest. Once Detective Pierce's past is revealed though, everyone realizes that the Sinnerman is much more dangerous than they thought.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  13. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 4 - What Would Lucifer Do?
    7.8/10(4842 votes)

    S3:E4

    When a youth counselor is found murdered, Lucifer and Chloe venture into the world of high-end reform programs to find the killer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel adjusts his lifestyle in an attempt to help Lucifer, and Chloe questions Lt. Pierce's feelings towards her.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Jason Ning

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  14. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 8 - Chloe Does Lucifer
    7.8/10(4777 votes)

    S3:E8

    When a murder is connected to a celebrity dating app, Lucifer and Chloe question all they know about the world of social media in order to solve the case. Meanwhile, Ella tries to avoid Charlotte, and Amenadiel helps Linda deal with the death of her ex-husband.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writer:Julia Fontana

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  15. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 15 - High School Poppycock
    7.8/10(4650 votes)

    S3:E15

    When a best-selling novelist is murdered, Lucifer and Chloe discover that her books are based on real people from her past, and must infiltrate her high school reunion in order to catch her killer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel and Linda struggle with making their relationship public.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writers:Chris Rafferty, Jen Graham Imada

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  16. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 3 - The Would-Be Prince of Darkness
    7.9/10(7229 votes)

    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.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writers:Jenn Kao, Jason Ning

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  17. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 3 - Sin-Eater
    7.9/10(5142 votes)

    S2:E3

    Lucifer and Chloe investigate a gruesome murder after a video of the crime surfaces on social media. When a second video appears, they realize they have a serial killer on their hands. Meanwhile, Lucifer’s mom returns as Charlotte Richards. Also, Amenadiel, struggling with his loss of power, has an appointment with Linda.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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  18. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 14 - My Brother's Keeper
    7.9/10(4576 votes)

    S3:E14

    When Chloe and Lucifer's investigation into the murder of a diamond thief points to one of Ella's brothers as the main suspect, Ella is driven to prove her brother's innocence and recruits an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Linda is upset when Charlotte comes to her for help and Detective Pierce hashes out his issues with Amenadiel.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writers:Joe Henderson, Jason Ning

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  19. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 2 - Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
    8.0/10(8042 votes)

    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
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  20. Lucifer Season 1 Episode 8 - Et Tu, Doctor?
    8.0/10(6108 votes)

    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.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Jenn Kao

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  21. Lucifer Season 2 Episode 15 - Deceptive Little Parasite
    8.0/10(4624 votes)

    S2:E15

    When it is discovered that the flaming sword is the only hope for the family returning home safely, the pressure is on for Lucifer to control what he has never been able to control before – his emotions – in order to ignite it. Meanwhile, Chloe wants to air some emotions of her own, but when a therapist and head of admissions at a prestigious private school turns up dead, the team must get to the bottom of it.

    Director:Brad Tanenbaum
    Writers:Mike Costa, Julia Fontana

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  22. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 5 - Welcome Back, Charlotte Richards
    8.0/10(4814 votes)

    S3:E5

    When a food chemist is found dead, Lucifer and Chloe's investigation pits them against an unexpected face - criminal defense attorney Charlotte Richards. Everyone is caught off guard when they see her back in the precinct. As Lucifer tries to understand her return, he makes a shocking discovery that helps solve the case.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  23. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 12 - All About Her
    8.0/10(4643 votes)

    S3:E12

    After Lt. Pierce's true identity is revealed, Lucifer tries to figure out his motives. In order to earn Chloe's assistance in his investigation of Pierce, Lucifer goes above and beyond to help her solve the murder of a professional surfer. Meanwhile, Amenadiel deals with a personal health issue.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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  24. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 16 - Infernal Guinea Pig
    8.0/10(4598 votes)

    S3:E16

    When a murder investigation reveals the dark side of Hollywood, Chloe puts her life on the line to protect an innocent victim. Then, Lucifer comes up with a hell-raising scheme to help Cain, but when Amenadiel and Maze get involved, things don't quite go as planned.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writers:Jenn Kao, Julia Fontana

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  25. Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 - Let Pinhead Sing!
    8.0/10(4736 votes)

    S3:E17

    When a superstar singer's life is threatened, the team is thrust into the world of big-ticket stadium shows, crazed fans and divas, giving Lucifer a run for his money. Meanwhile, Charlotte tries to help Linda and Maze repair their friendship.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writers:Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich

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Worst Episodes Summary

"It Never Ends Well for the Chicken" is the worst rated episode of "Lucifer". It scored 6.4/10 based on 6163 votes. Directed by Viet Nguyen and written by Aiyana White, it aired on 8/21/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Lot Dirtier Than That".