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The Best Episodes of Murder in the First

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Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 11 - Down Time
    8.3/10(134 votes)

    #1 - Down Time

    S2:E11

    Terry and Hildy take a high-ranking officer into custody; Suger faces a new threat to Potrero; Molk uncovers unsettling information about a potential prostitution ring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 8 - Win Some, Lose Some
    8.1/10(219 votes)

    #2 - Win Some, Lose Some

    S1:E8

    Erich Blunt's trial comes to a dramatic conclusion. Warren Daniels thinks about calling Blunt to the stand. Terry believes that a previous investigation had some significant holes in it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 1 - Twenty-Fifteen
    8.1/10(244 votes)

    #3 - Twenty-Fifteen

    S2:E1

    San Francisco Police Department Detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan are quickly thrust into the middle of a brutal onslaught. San Francisco's finest must work quickly to put an end to the threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 8 - Daddy Dearest
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    #4 - Daddy Dearest

    S3:E8

    Terry and Hildy struggle to collect evidence against their new number one suspect. Terry attempts to repair his relationship with Hildy. The prosecution comes out swinging with an emotional witness who threatens Siletti’s chances at life on the outside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 8 - Out of the Shadows
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #5 - Out of the Shadows

    S2:E8

    Junior reveals new details which may finally give Hildy and Terry the upper hand in their investigation, while the Trial of Dustin Maker begins with opening statements. Meanwhile, an unlikely source provides Suger with startling new information regarding his sister.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  6. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 10 - Nothing but the Truth
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    #6 - Nothing but the Truth

    S2:E10

    While Jamie deals with the fallout from her tirade, witnesses begin to take the stand in the case against Dustin; Hildy makes a vow when her family is threatened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 7 - Suck My Alibi
    7.9/10(192 votes)

    #7 - Suck My Alibi

    S1:E7

    An important witness is found dead potentially ruining the prosecution's case. Erich Blunt's high-profile attorney attempts to prove his client's innocence.

    Director:Mike Mayers
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 10 - Blunt the Edge
    7.9/10(207 votes)

    #8 - Blunt the Edge

    S1:E10

    Terry and Hildy investigate the Kevin Neyers murder and discover some shocking secrets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 9 - Rise of the Phoenix
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #9 - Rise of the Phoenix

    S3:E9

    When a promising new clue is uncovered, Terry and Hildy push forward in hopes of finally solving the Normandy Parker conspiracy. Siletti pulls out all the stops in his crusade against the very system he championed as District Attorney. Hildy’s home life continues to spiral downward as one of her own winds up in the interrogation room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 4 - Burning Woman
    7.8/10(231 votes)

    #10 - Burning Woman

    S1:E4

    Erich Blunt dos not listen to his lawyer's advice and leaves for a drug-fueled weekend. Terry and Hildy have to try and deal with the repercussions of Hildy's officer involved shooting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 5 - Pants on Fire
    7.8/10(214 votes)

    #11 - Pants on Fire

    S1:E5

    Erich Blunt decides to take a lie-detector test in an effort to change the public's perception about him. Some problems surround a past suspect's alibi, which could ruin Hildy and Terry's case against Blunt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 6 - Punch Drunk
    7.8/10(205 votes)

    #12 - Punch Drunk

    S1:E6

    Six months have now passed and Erich Blunt is on trial for the murder of Cindy Strauss. Terry comes to a decision to try and atone for his behavior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 9 - Bruja Blanca
    7.8/10(132 votes)

    #13 - Bruja Blanca

    S2:E9

    Terry and Hildy's investigation is dealt a lethal setback; Raffi's loyalty is questioned; Suger contemplates the future of Potrero; the stress of the trial takes a toll on Jamie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 4 - The Barbers of Seville
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    #14 - The Barbers of Seville

    S3:E4

    Disturbing new information about Normandy parker lengthens the list of suspects in his murder. Siletti, fighting for his future, sabotages the D.A. who replaced him. Terry and Hildy face an ultimatum about their secret romance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 5 - Follow the Money
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #15 - Follow the Money

    S3:E5

    The murder of a prime suspect in the Normandy Parker case seems to prove Terry's conspiracy theory. Siletti's fragile peace with his family is upended by a ruinous civil lawsuit compounding his legal troubles. And Hildy goes on a date in an attempt to move on from Terry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 7 - Let's Make a Deal
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    #16 - Let's Make a Deal

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 3 - Who's Your Daddy
    7.7/10(235 votes)

    #17 - Who's Your Daddy

    S1:E3

    The team investigate the case of Cindy Strauss. Hildy meets up with a young witness who is concerned for his mothers safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 9 - Family Matters
    7.7/10(186 votes)

    #18 - Family Matters

    S1:E9

    The department looks into the death of a drug-addicted socialite and her husband. Terry and Hildy discover the witnesses in the Kevin Neyers case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 2 - Schizofrenzy
    7.7/10(177 votes)

    #19 - Schizofrenzy

    S2:E2

    Tensions mount as the manhunt proves to be more difficult than expected. Terry is promoted to acting lieutenant, which he soon discovers comes with responsibilities more taxing than he anticipated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 7 - State of the Union
    7.7/10(142 votes)

    #20 - State of the Union

    S2:E7

    Terry and Hildy head to Mexico when truths emerge about Navarro. Meanwhile, a fuming Suger prepares for war, and unforeseen developments mark Raffi's investigation into Suger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 12 - Number Thirty Nine
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #21 - Number Thirty Nine

    S2:E12

    Terry and Hildy race to close in on a murder suspect; Fatty B lobbies to take Potrero in a new direction; a verdict is reached in Dustin's trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Murder in the First Season 3 Episode 6 - Sam I Am
    7.7/10(104 votes)

    #22 - Sam I Am

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Murder in the First Season 1 Episode 2 - The City of Sisterly Love
    7.6/10(264 votes)

    #23 - The City of Sisterly Love

    S1:E2

    Terry English and Hildy Mulligan investigate the death of Erich Blunt's flight attendant, Cindy Strauss. Terry also attempts to deal with the recent death of his wife and the sudden arrival of her sister.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 5 - The McCormack Mulligan
    7.6/10(145 votes)

    #24 - The McCormack Mulligan

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Murder in the First Season 2 Episode 6 - Oh, Mexico
    7.6/10(142 votes)

    #25 - Oh, Mexico

    S2:E6

    Terry and Hildy find themselves investigating people within their own department. Jamie digs into Dustin's past in an effort to better understand his actions. Meanwhile, Suger searches for answers as someone close to him disappears, then makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Down Time" is the best rated episode of "Murder in the First". It scored 8.3/10 based on 134 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Win Some, Lose Some".