The Worst Episodes of Rizzoli & Isles

#1 Worst Episode
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7.3/10(460 votes)
#1 - 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
7.4/10(753 votes)
#2 - Sympathy for the Devil
S1:E37/26/2010
Jane and Maura investigate the mysterious death of a young boy whose family is from Cape Verde. It appears at first that he may have died during an attempted exorcism, and it may take a message from beyond the grave for Jane to pinpoint exactly what happened. Jane is distracted from the case when her mother sets her up on a surprise date.
Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Joel Fields
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Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Joel Fields
7.4/10(550 votes)
#3 - Bloodlines
S2:E78/22/2011
Jane and the team investigate what appears to be a modern-day witch hunt in Salem. Meanwhile, Frankie's old girlfriend returns to town with a surprise, and Jane has no problem speaking her mind about the situation.
Director:Michael Zinberg
Writers:Elizabeth Benjamin, Dee Johnson
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writers:Elizabeth Benjamin, Dee Johnson
7.4/10(489 votes)
#4 - Virtual Love
S3:E1312/11/2012
The virtual world and the real world collide when a microbrewer is killed. Angela tries to move on from a failed romance by seeing someone new. And Jane and the team begin to mentor underprivileged teenagers, a move that ends in near disaster.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(486 votes)
#5 - 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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Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(433 votes)
#6 - Boston Keltic
S5:E77/29/2014
Jane and Maura are brought into the world of Keltic writings by the murder of a rare bookseller; Angela's relationship with Cavanaugh changes and Maura prepares Jane to meet her new man.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.4/10(429 votes)
#7 - If You Can't Stand the Heat
S5:E118/26/2014
Jane and Maura find a man who died in a bathtub full of ice; while trying to stay cool during a heatwave, Angela discovers a spicy tea that brings unexpected romantic consequences.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(419 votes)
#8 - Bassholes
S6:E26/23/2015
Jane and Maura find themselves submerged in the cutthroat, high stakes world of competitive bass fishing when a tournament-leading fisherman is killed. At the same time, Frankie is paying the price after losing a bet.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(395 votes)
#9 - Nice to Meet You, Dr. Isles
S6:E88/4/2015
When the jeweler to Boston's super cool and famous dies, the investigation leads us to a member of the Isles family. That leads to a secret Maura has been keeping for almost all of her life.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(541 votes)
#10 - My Own Worst Enemy
S2:E88/29/2011
Jane and Maura investigate a family's background when a man is killed; Jane suspects that Maura is hiding something.
Director:Terrence O'Hara
Writer:Joel Fields
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Director:Terrence O'Hara
Writer:Joel Fields
7.5/10(501 votes)
#11 - 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
7.5/10(437 votes)
#12 - Doomsday
S5:E47/8/2014
A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(435 votes)
#13 - The Best Laid Plans
S5:E57/15/2014
The team investigates the murder of a wealthy woman with terminal cancer; Maura meets a man while teaching a class.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(447 votes)
#14 - It Takes a Village
S5:E98/12/2014
The team's skills are tested when the mummified remains of a woman are found; Jane tries to recover from a devastating loss.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(424 votes)
#15 - In Plain View
S5:E163/10/2015
After a man is found bludgeoned to death on the side of the road, Jane and the squad team up with another detective who believes he is hunting the same roadside killer. Meanwhile, Maura discovers she has had her identity stolen and recruits Angela to help track down the culprit.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(389 votes)
#16 - Love Taps
S6:E98/11/2015
The murder of a college student takes an odd turn when Jane and Maura discover he had 32 girlfriends. Uncovering who killed him and why leads them into a world of app developers, virtual boyfriends and relationships built on lies. Meanwhile, Korsak finally introduces everyone to the new woman in his life.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(393 votes)
#17 - East Meets West
S6:E163/1/2016
When a gun battle rages in a quiet neighborhood, Jane and Maura are thrown into the secretive world of an Eastern European gang; Maura comes down with a fever.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(741 votes)
#18 - She Works Hard for the Money
S1:E48/2/2010
After a student is gunned down in broad daylight, the investigation reveals she had more than a few secrets. Meanwhile, Jane’s mother Angela gets into a spat with her father over the car.
Director:Arvin Brown
Writer:David A. Caplan
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Director:Arvin Brown
Writer:David A. Caplan
7.6/10(703 votes)
#19 - Money for Nothing
S1:E58/9/2010
The eldest brother in a Boston “Brahmin” family (direct descendents of passengers on the Mayflower) is found in the harbor dead after an apparent sailing accident. But Maura’s close connection with the family and Jane’s resentment over the wealth they display threaten to derail their investigation. Angela, meanwhile, tries her hand at selling a Polynesian health drink.
Director:Nelson McCormick
Writer:Joel Fields
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Director:Nelson McCormick
Writer:Joel Fields
7.6/10(563 votes)
#20 - Rebel Without a Pause
S2:E68/15/2011
A Revolutionary War re-enactment becomes the scene of a real killing when a soldier turns up dead. Maura's extensive knowledge of American history becomes important as she and Jane try to solve the case. And Maura's brilliant mother, Constance Isles, comes to Boston for an art exhibit.
Director:Nelson McCormick
Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin
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Director:Nelson McCormick
Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin
7.6/10(527 votes)
#21 - Money Maker
S3:E67/10/2012
When a rich financier is found stuffed in a trashcan wearing a cloak and mask, Jane and Maura must figure out what happened. Meanwhile, Maura makes a deeper connection with her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis, and half-sister, who still doesn’t know Maura is related to them.
Director:Greg Beeman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
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Director:Greg Beeman
Writer:Janet Tamaro
7.6/10(498 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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Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(496 votes)
#23 - Somebody's Watching Me
S4:E67/30/2013
A viral video of Jane jeopardizes her career and reputation; the squad tries to solve a murder case involving a conspiracy theorist.
Director:Milan Cheylov
Writers:Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes
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Director:Milan Cheylov
Writers:Lisa Marie Petersen, Ken Hanes
7.6/10(494 votes)
#24 - 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
7.6/10(410 votes)
#25 - Foot Loose
S5:E142/24/2015
When a severed human foot washes up on shore, the squad is called in to identify the victim and track down the murderer as more body parts are found. After an unsuccessful job hunt, Angela finds she enjoys helping out Korsak at the Dirty Robber.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown