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The Best Episodes of Philly Homicide

Every episode of Philly Homicide ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Philly Homicide!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 2 - Murder at the Shore
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Murder at the Shore

    S2:E2

    When a beloved Philly radio personality is mysteriously killed in her lavish Shore home, the years-long investigation reveals a dangerous undercover informant, an intricate murder-for-hire plot, and a vast trafficking conspiracy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 6 - The Hit List
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Hit List

    S2:E6

    The investigation of a bridal shop supervisor's violent murder leads detectives to Philly's music scene to reveal a hit list, an ultimatum and an abusive musical mastermind.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 5 - Deadly Drive-Thru
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Deadly Drive-Thru

    S2:E5

    When a beloved North Philadelphia school teacher is ambushed in a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru, detectives uncover a deadly plot involving jealousy, deceit and revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 3 - Nightmare in North Wales
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Nightmare in North Wales

    S2:E3

    After a successful Korean-American business owner is killed during a home invasion, detectives believe his murder could be tied to a string of Philly crimes against businesses, until they uncover that the mastermind is someone much closer to home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 2 - The Center City Devil
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Center City Devil

    S1:E2

    When a hospital employee is found mysteriously dead on a Center City sidewalk, detectives uncover surveillance footage of the murder that leads straight to the doorstep of a suspected serial killer who may be tied to a string of unsolved crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 1 - Ride or Die
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Ride or Die

    S2:E1

    When a police officer discovers a dead body in a taxi, detectives rely on surveillance footage from across Philly to piece together the mystery of who committed the murder, and the twisted reason why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 1 - End of Watch
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #7 - End of Watch

    S1:E1

    When a veteran police officer is gunned down in the line of duty, detectives make it their mission to bring his killer to justice. While investigating in a troubled Philadelphia suburb, they soon uncover a crime of the ultimate betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 4 - Darkness In Kensington
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Darkness In Kensington

    S1:E4

    A young woman is found strangled and posed in the notorious Kensington neighborhood. When more victims are found assaulted in an eerily similar fashion, detectives race against the clock to find the perpetrator before he strikes again.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 4 - Metal and Mayhem
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Metal and Mayhem

    S2:E4

    After a talented artist and musician goes missing, the investigation into his disappearance leads to a gruesome discovery in a historic Philly cemetery, revealing a sinister series of events.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 3 - A Minute Changes Everything
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - A Minute Changes Everything

    S1:E3

    A respected and beloved chiropractor is found bludgeoned to death in his home outside Philadelphia. Investigators take a hard look at those closest to him, but soon learn the murderer is someone they least expect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 5 - American Nightmare
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #11 - American Nightmare

    S1:E5

    When a Costa Rican computer programmerin search of the American Dreamis found dead in his bathtub, detectives dive into a complex web of love, betrayal and organized crime, uncovering an unimaginable motive behind his brutal murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 8 - The Creeper Killer
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Creeper Killer

    S1:E8

    A beloved matriarch is found viciously murdered in her suburban Philadelphia home; detectives investigate the victim's inner circle and uncover a killer hidden in plain sight.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 9 - One Killer, One Thousand Miles
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - One Killer, One Thousand Miles

    S1:E9

    A grad student is killed in her Rittenhouse Square apartment; detectives follow clues across the country, uncovering a hidden evil that changes how Philadelphia investigates sex crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 10 - Dancing for the Devil
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Dancing for the Devil

    S1:E10

    When a college student and exotic dancer is found dead after being thrown from a bridge, detectives investigate the controversial players in Rachel's double life and come up with a killer they never imagined.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 6 - When the Music Died
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #15 - When the Music Died

    S1:E6

    After a Philadelphia DJ is found brutally killed in a radio station parking lot, it sends shock waves through Philly's close-knit Puerto Rican community. Detectives untangle a web of deceit that proves the old adage that blood is thicker than water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Philly Homicide Season 1 Episode 7 - Sinner and Saint
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Sinner and Saint

    S1:E7

    A secretary is found shot in the head inside a suburban Philadelphia church, putting the close-knit congregation on edge; as gossip and theories swirl, detectives unfold a strange tale of jealousy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 7 - Final Finish Line
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Final Finish Line

    S2:E7

    When a promising high school track star is murdered, Philadelphia detectives zero in on her network of friends, both on and off the track, eventually uncovering the horrifying truth behind who killed her.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 8 - Dungeons, Dragons and Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Dungeons, Dragons and Death

    S2:E8

    The stabbing murder of a 20-year-old woman in the suburbs of Philadelphia stymies detectives until a series of eerily similar murders six years later reveals a killer that has been hiding in plain sight all along.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 9 - Vanished In Plain Sight
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Vanished In Plain Sight

    S2:E9

    After a young mother mysteriously disappears, all of Philadelphia unites in their efforts to find her. But as police begin peeling away the layers of her life, they discover the grisly truth behind what happened to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Philly Homicide Season 2 Episode 10 - Killer in the Shadows
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Killer in the Shadows

    S2:E10

    The violent murder of a young newlywed in the outskirts of Philadelphia confounds investigators for decades until the perseverance of detectives, combined with new technology, reveals her killer was closer than anyone anticipated.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Murder at the Shore" is the best rated episode of "Philly Homicide". It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Hit List".