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The Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles

Every episode of Rizzoli & Isles ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles!

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Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her

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8.7/10(6 votes)
#1 - In Over Your Head
S4:E27/2/2013
Jane is unhappy when a former colleague returns as the new lieutenant of the drug unit; a tip from Cailin causes Maura to investigate Hope.
Director:Jamie Babbit
Writers:Russ Grant, Janet Tamaro
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Director:Jamie Babbit
Writers:Russ Grant, Janet Tamaro
8.7/10(9 votes)
#2 - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
S4:E163/18/2014
A senator's daughter is found murdered; Tommy begins to slip back into old habits; Jane reveals some shocking news.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.7/10(9 votes)
#3 - Goodbye
S5:E26/24/2014
A woman walks into the station and confesses to killing someone; the team tries to unravel a bizarre case while dealing with the loss of a colleague.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.6/10(8 votes)
#4 - What Doesn't Kill You
S3:E16/5/2012
Jane and Maura’s friendship suffers following the shooting of Maura’s biological father, gangster Paddy Doyle. Jane also finds herself in the middle of an Internal Affairs investigation. And her relationship with Agent Dean is exposed.
Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.6/10(8 votes)
#5 - Food for Thought
S4:E153/11/2014
When a food truck chef dies suddenly, all signs point to poisoning; Tommy announces some big plans; Maura's birth mother tries to make amends with her daughter.
Director:Steve Clancy
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Clancy
Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(7 votes)
#6 - Hide & Seek
S6:E132/16/2016
When Maura is abducted, nothing will stand in the way of Jane and the team bringing her home. Far away, Maura discovers a conspiracy that is bigger than just her kidnapping, with Jane as its ultimate target.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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The 20 WORST Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles

8.6/10(539 votes)
#7 - Ocean Frank
S7:E139/5/2016
The facts don't add up when a dead man is found handcuffed in his home. As the Bon Voyage party approaches, everyone makes a video to say goodbye. In the series finale, everyone says farewell and plans for their next adventure.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.5/10(8 votes)
#8 - Dirty Little Secret
S3:E26/12/2012
Tensions continue to mount between Jane and Maura, causing those close to them to be caught in the middle. But they must put aside their differences when they investigate the case of a college student who died in a tunnel. Meanwhile, Frankie Sr. returns with news that upsets Angela.
Director:Aaron Lipstadt
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Aaron Lipstadt
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(6 votes)
#9 - Melt My Heart to Stone
S3:E108/14/2012
When a statue breaks open to reveal a dead woman inside, Jane and Maura must find the killer quickly as the body count begins to rise. Back at headquarters, a new homicide detective is named to the squad. Meanwhile, Dennis Rockmond returns to Boston after disappearing on Maura and tries to woo her back. Lydia goes into labor.
Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.5/10(6 votes)
#10 - No More Drama in My Life
S3:E1512/25/2012
Dr. Hope Martin returns to ask Maura for a life-altering favor. Jane worries about the impending spinal surgery for Lt. Col. Casey Jones (guest star Chris Vance), and Tommy shows off baby T.J. But all gets shoved to the side when a building collapses, trapping loved ones inside.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.5/10(8 votes)
#11 - Built for Speed
S4:E108/27/2013
When a late-night amateur drag race turns deadly, the squad works quickly to solve what turns out to be a particularly dangerous case. As evidence unfolds, Jane suspects that the motive for murder may have been an attempt to conceal drug trafficking. However, when she turns to Lt. Martinez for help he seems to be thwarting her investigation.
Director:Anthony Hardwick
Writers:Russ Grant, Matt MacLeod
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Director:Anthony Hardwick
Writers:Russ Grant, Matt MacLeod
8.5/10(8 votes)
#12 - A New Day
S5:E16/17/2014
Jane works to solve the murder of a jogger; Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her mother; Maura and Frankie face the aftermath of their kiss.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.5/10(8 votes)
#13 - Knockout
S5:E67/22/2014
While Maura is away at a convention, Jane needs Susie's help to solve a murder; Korsak is forced to deal with painful unfinished business.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.5/10(8 votes)
#14 - Lost & Found
S5:E88/5/2014
The team tries to find a witness to the contract killing of a woman outside of a nightclub; Jane puts herself in the line of fire.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(9 votes)
#15 - When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang
S1:E109/13/2010
After an undercover cop working a narcotics-smuggling sting is shot dead, the killers next turn their sites on Boston homicide headquarters, leaving Jane, Maura and Frankie Jr. trapped in a fight for survival on their home turf. It's a situation that will force Maura to challenge herself like never before. On the home front, Jane's parents are excited that their oldest child, Tommy, is being released after serving time in prison.
Director:Michael M. Robin
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael M. Robin
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.4/10(8 votes)
#16 - Tears of a Clown
S4:E132/25/2014
A kidnapper dressed as a clown re-emerges after 20 years; Jane's relationship with Casey grows more serious; Maura inadvertently gets in the middle of another relationship.
Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Unknown
8.4/10(7 votes)
#17 - Misconduct
S6:E57/14/2015
The murder of a crime tech sends shockwaves throughout the team. When suspicions arise that the tech had tampered with evidence for BPD cases, Maura is suspended from her position. Jane is determined to catch the killer and clear the department so Maura can be reinstated.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(5 votes)
#18 - Fake It Til You Make It
S6:E118/25/2015
After a body turns up in Boston with links to another murder in Los Angeles, Jane and Maura pack up their sunscreen and hop on a plane. With the girls out of town, Angela and Korsak plan a double date with Kiki and Ron.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(5 votes)
#19 - A Shot in the Dark
S6:E183/15/2016
When a State Trooper is killed in Maine, the getaway car is traced back to the mastermind of the attacks on Jane. The team must now unravel the mystery of the mastermind's obsession with Jane in order to keep her safe and turn the hunter into the hunted. Meanwhile, Korsak prepares to tie the knot with Kik
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.3/10(6 votes)
#20 - Cuts Like a Knife
S3:E87/24/2012
A bride is killed right before she walks down the aisle, and Jane and Maura must figure out if the groom’s ex-girlfriend is a suspect, or if there’s a deeper connection to the bride’s European roots. On the homefront, Jane has a new neighbor who captures the attention of Angela, Frankie and Frost.
Director:Randall Zisk
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Randall Zisk
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(6 votes)
#21 - Home Town Glory
S3:E97/31/2012
A boy band star returns to his roots for a show and winds up murdered. Jane and Frankie, who grew up with the victim, work hard to solve the case. Meanwhile, Jane and Maura must decide if it’s time to tell Angela the truth about Lydia’s pregnancy just as Angela prepares to throw her a baby shower.
Director:Milan Cheylov
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Milan Cheylov
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.3/10(6 votes)
#22 - Over/Under
S3:E1412/18/2012
When a former college football player is stabbed inside a carwash during a fundraiser for his alma mater, Jane, Maura and the team must piece together clues to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Frost's mother visits Boston with some unexpected news. And Lt. Col. Casey Jones bumps into Jane and is forced to reveal some startling news of his own.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.3/10(6 votes)
#23 - We Are Family
S4:E16/25/2013
A community parade turns deadly in a case that brings family tensions and politics to the forefront. Maura, who is dealing with her own family issues, is not quite herself. And a surprise visit from Lt. Col. Casey Jones reveals some shocking news.
Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael Katleman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.3/10(6 votes)
#24 - Dance With the Devil
S4:E57/23/2013
On the first day of Paddy’s murder trial, Maura gains insight into her father from Hope. Korsak opens up about Cavanaugh’s tragic past. And in an unexpected twist, Maura must decide which side she’s on when she and Jane unravel a shocking secret about Paddy and Hope that affects them all.
Director:Jamie Babbit
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jamie Babbit
Writer:Unknown
8.3/10(6 votes)
#25 - Cold As Ice
S4:E88/13/2013
Frankie Jr. is brought in to help with a gruesome murder case involving a youth hockey league. Frustrated with Hope, Cailin asks to stay with Maura. But Maura quickly learns that living with a teenager requires skills she does not have.
Director:Randall Zisk
Writers:Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes
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Director:Randall Zisk
Writers:Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes

Best Episodes Summary

"In Over Your Head" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles". It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Russ Grant, Janet Tamaro, it aired on 7/2/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone".