The Worst Episodes of Shots Fired
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A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Shots Fired" is "Hour Ten: Last Dance", rated 6.9/10 from 81 user votes. It was directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood and written by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Marissa Jo Cerar. "Hour Ten: Last Dance" aired on 5/24/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Hour Three: Somebody's Son".
6.9/10 81 votes#1 - Hour Ten: Last Dance
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/24/2017
In the series finale, the hearings for both cases are held and, as Preston presents the facts to the jurors, the truth behind each shooting is revealed. Meanwhile, Pastor Janae and other petitioners gather outside the courtroom in anticipation of the results, hoping for a better future. After the Sheriff's Department loses one of its own, it becomes clear who is really to blame.
Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood
Writer: Reggie Rock Bythewood, Marissa Jo Cerar
7.0/10 102 votes#2 - Hour Three: Somebody's Son
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/5/2017
Ashe and Preston examine evidence in both cases and go on a dangerous manhunt for credible witnesses. The political implications of both cases begin to rise and Eamons' biggest competition seeks out Jesse'e mother.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Denitria Harris-Lawrence
7.0/10 85 votes#3 - Hour Eight: Rock Bottom
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2017
Preston and Ashe discover a possible murder weapon for the Joey Campbell case and are feel pressured to use it to find the identity of Joey's killer.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer: Gina Prince-Bythewood
7.0/10 83 votes#4 - Hour Nine: Come to Jesus
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/17/2017
In light of a surprising discovery about the Auxiliary Deputy program, the investigation puts the Sheriff's Department under further scrutiny.
Director: Ami Canaan Mann
Writer: Mick Betancourt, Denitria Harris-Lawrence, Christopher Lee Bythewood
7.1/10 90 votes#5 - Hour Six: The Fire This Time
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/26/2017
The tension heats up in Gate Station as a violent riot erupts between the citizens and the police. Meanwhile, Ashe and Preston confront Governor Eamons regarding their latest suspicions in Joey's murder, Ashe takes matters into her own hands when it comes to Javier and Preston sits down with Beck.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writer: Jeff Stetson
7.1/10 84 votes#6 - Hour Seven: Content of Their Character
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/3/2017
Another team is tasked with investigating the case, but Preston remains dedicated to finding out the truth as a witness is placed in potential danger.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: J. David Shanks
7.2/10 115 votes#7 - Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2017
A controversial video leaks that features Deputy Beck, creating a new challenge for Ashe and Preston. Suspicions rise around Pastor Janae when it's revealed that she had a run-in with Joey and a witness goes missing in the case of Joey's murder.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Mick Betancourt
7.2/10 98 votes#8 - Hour Four: Truth
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/12/2017
After Cory opens up about what he witnessed the night of Joey Campbell's death, Ashe and Preston must decide if his word will be enough to go up against the entire sheriff's department. To help demonstrate the worthiness of their case, the two go after any substantial evidence they can find that will prove the deaths of Joey Campbell and Jesse Carr are somehow linked.
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Writer: Reggie Rock Bythewood
7.3/10 172 votes#9 - Hour One: Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2017
A white teenager is killed by a black cop during a police shooting, leading an expert investigator and a special prosecutor to examine the case and grapple with media attention, public debate and the social unrest.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
7.4/10 96 votes#10 - Hour Five: Before the Storm
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/19/2017
Cory reveals some key details about the night Joey Campbell was murdered, allowing Preston and Ashe to zero in on the people whom they believe were involved in his death. Their list of suspects grows significantly when they realize a long-standing program in place at the Sheriff's Department may have taken some liberties in the town of Gate Station.
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar