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Ex-con photographer RJ Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 5 - Better Luck Tomorrow
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Better Luck Tomorrow

    S2:E5

    R.J. and his dad must discover who has been gaslighting the caretaker at a senior living community. They’ll have to unwind a murderous scheme that has R.J.’s client convinced he’s living the same day in a loop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(722 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a private investigator in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Robert Doherty

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  3. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 2 - Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag
    7.3/10(514 votes)

    #3 - Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag

    S1:E2

    Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Robert Doherty

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  4. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 3 - The Needle and the Damage Done
    7.3/10(452 votes)

    #4 - The Needle and the Damage Done

    S1:E3

    R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son; Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on parenting and finances.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Liz Friedman

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  5. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 4 - In Vanity Veritas
    7.5/10(435 votes)

    #5 - In Vanity Veritas

    S1:E4

    R.J. finds himself at the center of a suburban housewife murder mystery; Catherine worries that R.J. is getting too close to Emi.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Kenneth Biller

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  6. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 5 - Burn Notice
    7.5/10(395 votes)

    #6 - Burn Notice

    S1:E5

    R.J. unravels the truth about a Little League coach whose family is being mysteriously targeted; R.J.'s parole officer worries that he is pushing the boundaries of his conditional release.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  7. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 7 - You've Got Bale
    7.5/10(354 votes)

    #7 - You've Got Bale

    S1:E7

    R.J. takes on a strange case following a grocery store robbery gone wrong; Emi's loyalty is tested when her father's misdeeds come to light.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Juan Carlos Fernandez

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  8. R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 1 - The Point of Us Breaking
    7.5/10(229 votes)

    #8 - The Point of Us Breaking

    S2:E1

    A reunion with an old prison acquaintance pulls R.J. into a string of daring bank heists as the fallout from Victor Ochoa's death deepens.

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writers:Robert Doherty, Jamie Savarese

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  9. R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 2 - Manos: Hands of Fate
    7.5/10(175 votes)

    #9 - Manos: Hands of Fate

    S2:E2

    A missing man, a mysterious item and a dangerous stranger in a pickup truck pull R.J. into one of his strangest cases yet. Meanwhile, someone close to him is caught up in a mystery all their own.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  10. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 6 - Brenner's Back
    7.8/10(380 votes)

    #10 - Brenner's Back

    S1:E6

    R.J. helps a young woman uncover the truth behind her boyfriend's sudden death; a dangerous figure from R.J.'s past resurfaces, bent on revenge.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Jamie Savarese

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  11. R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 3 - Arms and Armadillos
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    #11 - Arms and Armadillos

    S2:E3

    As Emi faces murder charges over her father’s death, R.J. and Mel are convinced there’s more to the story. While they dig for answers, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda offers to help … for a price.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 8 - Burn the Boats
    7.9/10(345 votes)

    #12 - Burn the Boats

    S1:E8

    R.J. struggles with a difficult decision; Emi must contend with her family's secrets.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  13. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 9 - Even Walls Fall Down
    8.0/10(355 votes)

    #13 - Even Walls Fall Down

    S1:E9

    After R.J. learns the truth about what happened on the fateful day Lucas stole his camera, he enlists his inner circle to help him take down Victor Ochoa.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Robert Doherty

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  14. R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 4 - The Angler
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Angler

    S2:E4

    A murder at a fishing tournament reels R.J. into a case that becomes deeply personal when a figure from his past resurfaces.

    Director:Kenneth Biller
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Better Luck Tomorrow" is the worst rated episode of "R.J. Decker". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2026. This episode scored 7.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".