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Jake Doyle and his ex-cop father, Malachy, run a Newfoundland detective agency. Their rugged seaside town never lacks for intriguing cases, and the Doyles don't always land on the right side of the law.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Republic of Doyle Season 3 Episode 7 - High School Confidential
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    #1 - High School Confidential

    S3:E7

    Jake Doyle is forced to help his high school nemesis track down missing money and win back the heart of his estranged wife; Des must decide between Chandra and Tinny once and for all; Rose and Kathleen take a step forward in their friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Allan Hawco

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  2. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 1 - Fathers and Sons
    7.2/10(189 votes)

    #2 - Fathers and Sons

    S1:E1

    The Doyles help a close family friend beat a manslaughter charge despite the fact that he refuses to defend himself; Jake’s relationship with his ex-wife, Nikki, is heating up when it should be cooling down – and Leslie might be the perfect distraction.

    Director:Mike Clattenburg
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 9 - He Sleeps With the Chips
    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #3 - He Sleeps With the Chips

    S1:E9

    When a dubious chip truck owner notices his truck is missing - along with his driver/best buddy - he cons Jake into taking the case; Martin really crosses a line with Rose and she takes matters into her own hands; and Jake’s divorce becomes final and he’s happy to tell Leslie that he’s now a free-agent. But Leslie’s just been bumped up the ladder with a promotion to Sergeant, and her eye is on the job, not Jake Doyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 2 - The Return of the Grievous Angel
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    #4 - The Return of the Grievous Angel

    S1:E2

    A young woman comes to The Doyles with one case – to find her unknown biological father – but they end up solving three; Jake is distracted by Leslie while trying to extract himself from Nikki.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 1 - Live and Let Doyle
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    #5 - Live and Let Doyle

    S2:E1

    A new case gets Jake and Mal caught in the middle of a daylight-kidnapping gang, which they quickly discover is all just a game. The game takes a sinister turn when one of the players turns up dead, and it's up to the Doyle P.I. Agency to find the killer in a very real murder. Des practises his investigative skills by tailing Tinny and finds out some very disturbing information.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 7 - Crashing on the Couch
    7.6/10(101 votes)

    #6 - Crashing on the Couch

    S2:E7

    Jake and Mal are called to check into some death threats that have been made to a respected psychiatrist; an old "friend" from the past shows up and makes an interesting proposition to the Doyles; after Leslie's close call, Jake and Leslie find themselves struggling a little in their new romantic relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Republic of Doyle Season 6 Episode 8 - Body of Evidence
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #7 - Body of Evidence

    S6:E8

    The Doyle's try to keep their stories straight during a police interrogation; Leslie and Jake keep secrets; Des and Tinny disagree on their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 3 - A Stand Up Guy
    7.7/10(104 votes)

    #8 - A Stand Up Guy

    S2:E3

    It's no laughing matter when a comedian is being stalked, and the Doyles are on the case to find the stalker; Jake gets some inside info on Allison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Republic of Doyle Season 3 Episode 10 - One Angry Jake
    7.7/10(83 votes)

    #9 - One Angry Jake

    S3:E10

    As one member of a biased jury, Jake struggles to exonerate an innocent woman; Des uses his skills to assist Jake's investigation on the outside; A decision from Kathleen’s past puts the Doyles in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Republic of Doyle Season 5 Episode 8 - Young Guns
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #10 - Young Guns

    S5:E8

    Jake is taken hostage during a robbery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Republic of Doyle Season 6 Episode 4 - The Driver
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #11 - The Driver

    S6:E4

    Leslie offers to help Jake and the Doyles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Republic of Doyle Season 6 Episode 5 - True Lies
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #12 - True Lies

    S6:E5

    Jake searches for evidence to prove his innocence; Mal and Rose question Doyle's return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 3 - Duchess of George
    7.8/10(131 votes)

    #13 - Duchess of George

    S1:E3

    The Doyles take on a cold arson case for Mal’s old flame to find out the tragic truth of what really happened when a girl died in a bar fire; Jake and Leslie are finally starting to connect when Jake discovers he might be… a daddy?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 5 - Hit and Rum
    7.8/10(140 votes)

    #14 - Hit and Rum

    S1:E5

    The Doyles start trailing a potentially cheating husband to find he deeply loves his wife but is in deep trouble with some menacing criminals and smugglers; as Nikki moves forward with her new beau, Jake and Leslie take it to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt MacLennan

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  15. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 7 - The Woman Who Knew Too Little
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #15 - The Woman Who Knew Too Little

    S1:E7

    Jake sets out to find the true identity of a beautiful amnesiac who stumbles across his path and ends up fighting off her two stalkers; Martin Poole refuses to leave town and wreaks havoc in Rose and Mal’s relationship; and Leslie gives Jake the cold shoulder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 11 - Don't Gamble with City Hall
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    #16 - Don't Gamble with City Hall

    S2:E11

    Jake buys an expensive gift for Allison only to have it stolen by a thief; The Mayor finds himself in a compromising position and asks for Jake's help and his silence; Mal has trouble telling a lie to his kids; Leslie thinks she's being followed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 12 - St. John's Town
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    #17 - St. John's Town

    S2:E12

    The Doyles are hired by a real estate agent to investigate a series of strange occurrences at the site of her controversial housing development; Leslie uncovers some suspicious facts about the Mayor; the tension between Jake and the Mayor hits a high point; Allison makes Jake a serious proposition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Republic of Doyle Season 3 Episode 4 - Rusted Steele
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #18 - Rusted Steele

    S3:E4

    Novelist Garrison Steele returns, hiring the Doyles to track down the love of his life. On the homefront, the Doyles get a new houseguest who's not planning on leaving any time soon. Jake dodges his ex-wife Nikki while wooing his ex-girlfriend Leslie - who'll have none of it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Republic of Doyle Season 3 Episode 9 - Mirror, Mirror
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    #19 - Mirror, Mirror

    S3:E9

    With the infamous Maurice Becker back in town, Jake Doyle must get to the bottom of Maurice's fabrications before he disappears again; a Quebec cop makes Leslie think twice about her single status; Des attempts to rebound after his break-up with Chandra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Republic of Doyle Season 5 Episode 5 - The Works
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    #20 - The Works

    S5:E5

    The Doyles investigate an unusual murder that resembles the work of an eccentric novelist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Republic of Doyle Season 6 Episode 3 - Smash Derby
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #21 - Smash Derby

    S6:E3

    Leslie resists meeting with the therapist; Mal and Jake keep a secret from Rose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Republic of Doyle Season 6 Episode 7 - When the Whistle Blows
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #22 - When the Whistle Blows

    S6:E7

    The Doyles work with Jimmy and Wolf to protect a witness; Jake and Saul face off again; Rose discovers something about Sloan's past; Jake gets shocking news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 10 - The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle
    7.9/10(113 votes)

    #23 - The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle

    S1:E10

    When Mal suddenly leaves town and lends Jake out to be shadowed by a pompous crime novelist looking for inspiration, Jake’s entire life, including his constant relationship woes, is put under the authorial microscope; a simple cheating spouse domestic case turns out to be something far more devious than it first appears; and Jake, expecting the return of his father, gets an unwelcome surprise when it’s not Mal standing in the kitchen to greet him but his troubled older brother, Christian.

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Republic of Doyle Season 1 Episode 11 - A Horse Divided
    7.9/10(99 votes)

    #24 - A Horse Divided

    S1:E11

    Tensions are at an all-time high with Jake's older brother Christian back in town and the Doyles are on a case involving Walter's soon-to-be brother-in-law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Republic of Doyle Season 2 Episode 2 - Popeye Doyle
    7.9/10(121 votes)

    #25 - Popeye Doyle

    S2:E2

    In order to find out where some stolen goods are, Jake gets himself arrested in order to be jailed with the thief who knows the location; Mal finds out some information about Rose that she's been keeping hidden from him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"High School Confidential" is the worst rated episode of "Republic of Doyle". It scored 7/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Allan Hawco, it aired on 2/22/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fathers and Sons".