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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 2 - Manos: Hands of Fate
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Jason Tracey

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  2. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 7 - You've Got Bale
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 4 - In Vanity Veritas
    5.3/10(5 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 3 - The Needle and the Damage Done
    6.0/10(8 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 5 - Burn Notice
    6.1/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 9 - Even Walls Fall Down
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 8 - Burn the Boats
    6.9/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 6 - Brenner's Back
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 2 - Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. R.J. Decker Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. R.J. Decker Season 2 Episode 1 - The Point of Us Breaking
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Manos: Hands of Fate" is the worst rated episode of "R.J. Decker". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jason Tracey, it aired on 9/22/2026. This episode scored 4.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "You've Got Bale".