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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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9.0/10(5 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
8.9/10(7 votes)
#2 - 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
8.9/10(8 votes)
#3 - 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
8.8/10(4 votes)
#4 - 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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8.7/10(7 votes)
#5 - 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
8.7/10(722 votes)
#6 - 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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The 20 WORST Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles

8.6/10(5 votes)
#7 - 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
8.6/10(5 votes)
#8 - 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
8.6/10(5 votes)
#9 - 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
8.6/10(5 votes)
#10 - No One Mourns the Wicked
S4:E98/20/2013
When Jane and Maura are asked to present the case of serial killer Charles Hoyt at a symposium for law enforcement, Jane worries that her greatest challenge will be facing bad memories. However, as she and Maura begin a simulation of investigating Hoyt’s murders, they soon come across a horrifying discovery. In a matter of moments, the team finds themselves drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse with a new and terrifying serial killer.
Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(5 votes)
#11 - Judge, Jury and Executioner
S4:E119/3/2013
A mock trial advisor dies during a competition. Meanwhile, Jane is concerned that Angela may be hiding financial issues.
Director:Mark Haber
Writers:Y. Shireen Razack, Jill Goldsmith
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Director:Mark Haber
Writers:Y. Shireen Razack, Jill Goldsmith
8.6/10(7 votes)
#12 - 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
8.6/10(5 votes)
#13 - Deadly Harvest
S6:E36/30/2015
Jane and Maura are called to the BCU "Body Farm" -- an academic research facility dedicated to the study of human decomposition -- when a murder victim is found buried in a shallow grave among the research corpses. Angela also has secrets she is keeping buried from Jane.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.6/10(5 votes)
#14 - 5:26
S6:E129/1/2015
When an old watch is found inside a balloon of cocaine in a dead woman’s stomach, figuring out it’s significance becomes the key to protecting Jane -- and the people she loves.
Director:Unknown
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8.6/10(5 votes)
#15 - Bomb Voyage
S6:E173/8/2016
The team works to solve a murder with explosive consequences; Ron offers to take Angela on a romantic getaway.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.6/10(521 votes)
#16 - 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(6 votes)
#17 - Partners in Crime
S4:E129/10/2013
The squad rushes to solve a violent homicide case muddied by conflicting evidence. Maura is burdened with the major decision of whether to take in her recently paroled grandfather. Meanwhile, Jane and Casey are forced to decide between their careers and their romantic relationship.
Director:Randall Zisk
Writers:Linda McGibney, Janet Tamaro
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Director:Randall Zisk
Writers:Linda McGibney, Janet Tamaro
8.5/10(6 votes)
#18 - Just Push Play
S4:E143/4/2014
A musician is stabbed in a bar; the squad realizes that the stabbing victim had something to hide; Jane's father returns with shocking news.
Director:Kate Woods
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Kate Woods
Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(6 votes)
#19 - 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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8.5/10(6 votes)
#20 - 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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8.4/10(757 votes)
#21 - 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(5 votes)
#22 - But I Am a Good Girl
S4:E37/9/2013
A body is discovered in the church at TJ's christening; Jane almost abuses her power to protect Tommy; Lydia's fiancé threatens to take custody of TJ; budget cuts cause tension at the department.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(5 votes)
#23 - A Bad Seed Grows
S6:E77/28/2015
When a 16-year-old girl is murdered and left in a cage, Jane and Maura must overcome the ethical dilemma of a psychiatrist and the stiff opposition of a fussy prosecutor to find the killer. Meanwhile, Jane has couch issues, and Frankie is seeing UFOs.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(5 votes)
#24 - Sister Sister
S6:E108/18/2015
When a dog trainer is found dead at home, her champion Rottweiler is the prime suspect. As the team investigates this unlikely killer, Maura has a peculiar interaction with Kent.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.4/10(5 votes)
#25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"In Over Your Head" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Russ Grant, Janet Tamaro, it aired on 7/2/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Food for Thought".