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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 - 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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8.8/10(5 votes)
#2 - 2M7258-100
S7:E87/25/2016
Jane goes under cover in a county jail to draw out a killer who committed a brutal murder.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.7/10(6 votes)
#3 - Burning Down the House
S2:E1512/26/2011
When a warehouse fire kills a firefighter, Jane and Maura must investigate whether it was arson or an accident. But the investigation hits a snag when a hit-and-run leaves someone in the hospital. Guest star Billy Burke returns as FBI Agent Gabriel Dean, who hopes to rekindle his relationship with Jane. And guest star Jacqueline Bissett reprises her role as Maura’s mother, Constance Isles.
Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.7/10(6 votes)
#4 - 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)
#5 - 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)
#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 - Don't Stop Dancing, Girl
S2:E1412/19/2011
The world of competitive dance turns deadly when the mother of a star performer is stabbed to death at a competition. Jane and the team search for clues, but they soon realize something is off about the woman’s history. Korsak has his hands full when his stepson is accused of shooting a cop. Guest star Lolita Davidovich returns as Korsak’s ex-wife Melody.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.6/10(8 votes)
#8 - 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)
#9 - 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)
#10 - 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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Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(5 votes)
#11 - 65 Hours
S7:E98/1/2016
On the morning that Jane is supposed to testify in a murder trial, she discovers that a key piece of evidence has been stolen; Frankie decides to learn some magic tricks to impress Nina.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.6/10(5 votes)
#12 - For Richer or Poorer
S7:E108/15/2016
When a forensic accountant is gunned down, Jane and Maura are drawn into a Ponzi scheme. But the biggest surprise is Jane's discovery that her prime suspect is someone from Maura's past. Jane also makes a life-changing career decision.
Director:Sasha Alexander
Writer:Ken Hanes
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Director:Sasha Alexander
Writer:Ken Hanes
8.6/10(5 votes)
#13 - Stiffed
S7:E118/22/2016
A mortician's body is discovered in one of his caskets, leading the team into the world of embalming, interment and serial murder. Tommy Rizzoli visits with his son and considers returning to Boston. Jane's loved ones react to her news.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(6 votes)
#14 - We Don't Need Another Hero
S2:E17/11/2011
After taking a bullet in the Season Finale during a siege of the precinct, Jane Rizzoli is honored as a hero at a public event. The celebration is short-lived, however, when disaster strikes. The ensuing case reunites Jane with an old high-school flame, Sgt. Major Casey Jones, who may be just the person she needs to heal her emotional scars.
Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Janet Tamaro
8.5/10(6 votes)
#15 - Gone Daddy Gone
S2:E99/5/2011
When a young dockworker is found dead, the team discovers that there are mob connections; Jane tries to avoid sensitivity training; Maura starts spending time with Jane's brother.
Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:Dee Johnson
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Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:Dee Johnson
8.5/10(6 votes)
#16 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
S2:E1212/5/2011
Boston Homicide teams up with the FBI after a bank manager is shot during a robbery. Jane’s brother Tommy may be facing more trouble just as his relationship with Maura begins to grow. Tessa Thompson guest-stars as by-the-book FBI Agent Anna Farrell, who has a complicated history with Detective Frost.
Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Dee Johnson
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Director:Steve Robin
Writer:Dee Johnson
8.5/10(8 votes)
#17 - 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)
#18 - 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)
#19 - 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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Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(8 votes)
#20 - 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)
#21 - 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)
#22 - 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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Writer:Unknown
8.5/10(8 votes)
#23 - 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)
#24 - 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)
#25 - 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

Best Episodes Summary

"Ocean Frank" is the best rated episode of "Rizzoli & Isles". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "2M7258-100".