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The Best Episodes of Rake Season 1

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

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Cleaver Greene is not about politics or morality or even justice. Cleaver Greene is about the law. And it is his passion for the law that drives him to use his formidable intelligence to defend

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rake Season 1 Episode 1 - R v Murray
    7.7/10(277 votes)

    #1 - R v Murray

    S1:E1

    Barrister Cleaver Greene's life continues to spiral out of control. As usual, he runs to Missy, a high class call girl who works at a brothel also frequented by Cleaver's friend, Attorney General, Joe Sandilands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rake Season 1 Episode 2 - R v Marx
    7.8/10(202 votes)

    #2 - R v Marx

    S1:E2

    Cleaver sees his 'Missy' out on the arm of his nemesis David Potter; and is hoodwinked into defending a scheming woman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rake Season 1 Episode 3 - R v Dana
    7.9/10(188 votes)

    #3 - R v Dana

    S1:E3

    Cleaver defends a chef who is being tried for bigamy, while trying to deal with his guilt over sleeping with Barney's wife Scarlet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rake Season 1 Episode 4 - R v Lorton
    7.9/10(169 votes)

    #4 - R v Lorton

    S1:E4

    Cleaver makes a spectacle of himself in front of Missy and David; and Cleaver and Wendy discover their son Fuzz is learning a lot more than English from his attractive young teacher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rake Season 1 Episode 5 - R v Chandler
    8.4/10(186 votes)

    #5 - R v Chandler

    S1:E5

    Cleaver's friend Dr. Bruce Chandler finds himself in hot water; but on the home front Cleaver's life is also spiralling out of control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rake Season 1 Episode 6 - R v Langhorn
    7.8/10(156 votes)

    #6 - R v Langhorn

    S1:E6

    Cleaver is roped into defending an old flame, and is in trouble in his tax case. But when Missy tells him she is marrying David, his world collapses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rake Season 1 Episode 7 - R v Tanner
    8.2/10(148 votes)

    #7 - R v Tanner

    S1:E7

    Joe Sandilands' suicide leaves Cleaver, Barney, Missy, Scarlet and Wendy reeling; while Missy's secret life is about to be revealed when she tricks Cleaver into defending her brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rake Season 1 Episode 8 - R v Corella
    8.3/10(146 votes)

    #8 - R v Corella

    S1:E8

    Cleaver defends Mick Corella on a murder charge; and David finds out about Missy's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"R v Murray" is the best rated episode of "Rake" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 277 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "R v Marx".