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The Best Episodes of Nightwatch Season 1

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

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Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 1 - Retaliation
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Retaliation

    S1:E1

    A New Orleans man is found in the street, bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 2 - Those We Rely On
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Those We Rely On

    S1:E2

    An EMS officer shares emotional news with his partner; firefighters respond to a call about a vehicle ablaze at a gas station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 3 - Officer Down
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Officer Down

    S1:E3

    After a quiet beginning of the evening, multiple calls virtually explode across the radio at once--and the most alarming code heard is for "Officer Shot." The overwhelming response to that call leaves EMT's Titus and Dan to endure an agonizing wait for police backup at the scene of a stabbing at a birthday party. Meanwhile, fire fighters respond to the scene of a burning car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 4 - The Darkest Shift on the Scariest Night
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #4 - The Darkest Shift on the Scariest Night

    S1:E4

    Halloween provides a fitting backdrop to a night on the job that includes some chilling calls. Captain Kevin leads the fire fighters battling a blaze that's engulfed a house, and hopefully nothing more. Police officers Victor and Cedric hunt through a neighborhood in "the country" for a burglary suspect. And on the EMT Sprint Unit, Becca responds to a call she hoped to never get.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 5 - Their Worst Day
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Their Worst Day

    S1:E5

    Police officers Victor and Lejon join a SWAT team operation hunting a homicide suspect. The fire department tries to save a man who fell into the Mississippi River. And for the EMTs, the calls tonight are as much about comforting victims as they are about saving them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 6 - Full Moon Rising
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Full Moon Rising

    S1:E6

    It's a full moon in New Orleans, and sure enough, all night long, the calls for the EMT's seem to get crazier and crazier: the victim of a machete hacking, the man whose finger is bitten off by a dog, the guy stabbed by a man dating his ex-wife. Meanwhile, two cops keep their perfect record of chasing down suspects in foot races intact, and a fire chief confronts his fear of rats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 7 - 100%, Every Time
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #7 - 100%, Every Time

    S1:E7

    Randy and Justin chase down a suspected car thief, while both EMT teams respond to emergency calls involving children in distress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 8 - Caught You, by Surprise
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Caught You, by Surprise

    S1:E8

    Police officers pursue suspected drug dealers, while Keeley saves a group of partiers from a violent schizophrenic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Nightwatch Season 1 Episode 9 - When Work Becomes Family
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #9 - When Work Becomes Family

    S1:E9

    It's New Year's in New Orleans and gun violence is rampant as Police and EMS deal with armed robberies and shootings. Plus, EMT Gavin returns to the job, and everyone celebrates a new addition to the family.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Retaliation" is the best rated episode of "Nightwatch" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Those We Rely On".