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The Best Episodes of Saving Grace Season 1

Every episode of Saving Grace Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saving Grace Season 1!

Grace Hanadarko is a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite having an excellent career in solving crimes, takes self-destruction to new heights. After seeing tremendous tragedy, both professionally and personally, Grace reaches a turning point one night and meets a rough-hewn angel with a similar past who wants to help lead her back to the right path.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:TNT

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Saving Grace" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.6/10 from 235 user votes. It was directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 7/23/2007 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Bring It On, Earl".

  • Pilot
    7.6/10 235 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2007

    Grace Hanadarko is an Oklahoma City police detective with an alcohol problem and a self-destructive lifestyle. After she hits a man with her car while driving drunk, she asks God for help and an angel named Earl appears. Earl wants to help her find the right path of life again, but it is going to be a hard piece of work for both of them.

    Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

    Writer: N/A

  • Bring It On, Earl
    7.7/10 197 votes

    #2 - Bring It On, Earl

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2007

    Grace and her team investigate the murder of an oilman. Meanwhile, Ham discovers Grace's romantic past with Butch Stillwater, which puts a strain on their relationship. Grace sets out to prove her courage by challenging Earl to a wrestling match.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: N/A

  • Bless Me, Father, for I Have Sinned
    7.9/10 161 votes

    #3 - Bless Me, Father, for I Have Sinned

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2007

    Grace and her team investigate the murder of a manager of a sleazy local motel. The investigation eventually leads to a maid, who claims the victim was trying to rape her. Complications arise when a local priest offers her the right of sanctuary. Meanwhile, Grace begins to accept Earl's presence in her life.

    Director: Dean White

    Writer: Joseph Dougherty

  • Keep Your Damn Wings Off My Nephew
    8.3/10 153 votes

    #4 - Keep Your Damn Wings Off My Nephew

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2007

    A 17-year-old devout Christian comes under attack just days before he’s scheduled to testify in a murder trial. In order to ensure his safety, Grace allows him to move in with her. But Grace can only handle so much preaching, so she ropes the guys into helping her watch over him. Grace gets pissed when Earl uses Leon Cooley and her nephew, Clay, to get her attention.

    Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

    Writer: Roger Wolfson

  • Would You Want Me To Tell You?
    8.0/10 171 votes

    #5 - Would You Want Me To Tell You?

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2007

    Grace and Ham play cops and robbers with toy guns. Grace’s favorite Aunt Cathy comes to town – has a run in with Earl, clashes with Betty – and reveals some shocking news. But first-- Rhetta, Grace, and Aunt Cathy get drunk and remember old times. Meanwhile, cattle tycoon Alvin Green’s world begins to crumble after his lucky bull statue is stolen. He insists Major Crimes take the case. When Grace’s father has a fire station named after him, Grace’s family comes together for the dedication ceremony. Henry’s cat dies and Grace comforts him the only way she knows how.

    Director: David Von Ancken

    Writer: Hans Tobeason

  • And You Wonder Why I Lie
    8.6/10 161 votes

    #6 - And You Wonder Why I Lie

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2007

    The death of an alleged call girl in a flight attendant’s uniform leads Grace and the guys to investigate a notorious Oklahoma crime family. Grace is finally confronted by Ham’s wife about the affair. A financially-strapped Rhetta gets excited about making two grand as an expert witness. And Grace and Rhetta hatch a secret plan for Rhetta to meet Earl.

    Director: Gloria Muzio

    Writer: N/A

  • Yeehaw, Geepaw
    8.0/10 153 votes

    #7 - Yeehaw, Geepaw

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2007

    Grace and the guys investigate the murder of a “crispy critter” in the Oklahoma countryside and Bobby soon discovers the deceased was one of his mentees. Grace enlists the help of her Native American grandfather, “Geepaw,” to help with the case, but is shocked when she sees how quickly his health is deteriorating. Grace and her sister, Paige, fight over many things, including Geepaw’s future in a nursing home. Earl tries to make Grace realize the importance of family… and Grace and Butch rekindle their passion.

    Director: Artie Mandelberg

    Writer: N/A

  • Everything's Got a Shelf Life
    8.8/10 159 votes

    #8 - Everything's Got a Shelf Life

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2007

    During the raid on a killer's house, Grace gets shot and almost dies, while another policeman isn't as lucky as her and gets shot to death. Meanwhile, Leon Cooley has to deal with his ex-wife marrying another man, who might adopt his son.

    Director: Artie Mandelberg

    Writer: N/A

  • A Language of Angels
    8.7/10 158 votes

    #9 - A Language of Angels

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2007

    A crime from 11 years ago is on Grace's thoughts due to a new case.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: Mark Israel

  • It's Better When I Can See You
    8.7/10 128 votes

    #10 - It's Better When I Can See You

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2007

    3 children are killed in a bus accident and Grace's investigation is interrupted by bad weather as tornadoes rip through the city.

    Director: Artie Mandelberg

    Writer: N/A

  • This Is Way Too Normal For You
    7.9/10 136 votes

    #11 - This Is Way Too Normal For You

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2007

    A home for the mentally challenged is the target area of investigation when a robbery occurs involving a man with Down Syndrome.

    Director: Tom McLoughlin

    Writer: N/A

  • Is There A Scarlet Letter On My Breast?
    8.9/10 149 votes

    #12 - Is There A Scarlet Letter On My Breast?

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2007

    A defense attorney from Los Angeles comes to town for a murder trial and his presence may influence the team in professional and personal areas of their lives.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: N/A

  • Taco, Tulips, Duck and Spices
    8.7/10 156 votes

    #13 - Taco, Tulips, Duck and Spices

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2007

    A photo of Grace's sister, Paige, is found in a burning car.

    Director: Artie Mandelberg

    Writer: N/A