6.9/1082 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/1991
Chris and Rita investigate the death of a model, who was killed in her condo. The main suspect is Gator Ramsey, the deceased's husband, who was planning a divorce. Soon, however, it looks as though an old rape case may have had something to do with the death. Just when Chris and Rita think they may have a lead, an ex-cop, who may have been able to shed some light on the case, winds up dead in his office.
Director: Don Edmonds
Writer: Stephen J. Cannell
7.2/1064 votes#2 - Going to Babylon
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/1991
When a man is found dead on the side of the road, the death appears to have been caused by a heart attack, but the two cops don't think all is as it seems. Chris and Rita suspect that a couple is luring ""amateurs"" to their dungeon for ""sometimes lethal sex."" So Lance and Lorenzo go undercover as a couple of swingers looking to be chosen by the couple, to go to the dungeon. Meanwhile, an old enemy reminds Rita of her father and her youth.
Director: Worth Keeter
Writer: Stephen J. Cannell
6.9/1053 votes#3 - S.O.B.
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/1991
A man winds up dead on the beach, so Chris goes to search the deceased's office. While there, Lorenzo finds a date book with the entry ""S.O.B."" and a roll of film. Chris and Rita go to the house belonging to some people in one of the undeveloped pictures. While there, they see the dead man's watch. The two cops decide to investigate a yacht called the "S.O.B.", where they gain more clues as to the murderer, the way he did it, and why.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: David E. Peckinpah
7.1/10132 votes#4 - In the Name of Love
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/1991
A man is killed by a bale hook while trying to deliver a million-dollar ransom for his kidnapped daughter. When Chris and Rita investigate, they slowwly discover that there really was no kidnapping. Their main problem is that every time they find a new suspect, he winds up dead. Meanwhile, Chris tries to find time to make a pasta dinner for his new girlfriend Ursula.
Director: Alan Cassidy
Writer: Garner Simmons
7.0/1049 votes#5 - Men Seeking Women
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/1991
Chris and Rita investigate the death of a young woman. Soon, they discover that her murder was part of a serial killing by a man who finds his victims in the singles ads. So Rita places an ad in order to try and catch the killer. Meanwhile, Chris reunites with an old lady friend, who has turned to stripping for her income.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: Todd Trotter
7.0/1050 votes#6 - Dirty Laundry
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/1991
When a congressman is found dead and naked by the sea, Chris and Rita are assigned to the case. Their first actions are to question the dead man's family, and to check the guest list from the man's party held the night of his murder. All the evidence seems to point to the dead man's son's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Chris helps Rita overcome her insomnia.
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer: Stephen G. Geyer
7.1/1043 votes#7 - Hard Copy
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/1991
Lorenzo and Lance investigate the murder of a loathed publisher. Chris talks to the deceased's wife, who was about to tell her husband that she wanted a divorce because of his infidelity. The two sergeants also talk to the deceased's business partner who, after his partner's death, was got complete control over the company. The final suspect is the dead man's mistress Avery Benton. Meanwhile, Rita ""runs into"" a concert promoter named Tyler.
Director: P.D. Van Arsdol
Writer: Eric Estrin, Michael Berlin
- 4.8/1057 votes
#8 - Curtain Call
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/2/1992
A woman is found dead in her pool by her next door neighbor. The evidence points to a mystery woman who could also have been the victim's lover. Meanwhile, Chris gets reunited with an old girlfriend, but what will he do when he finds out that she is the ""mystery woman""?
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer: Garner Simmons
6.5/1046 votes#9 - The Brotherhood
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/1992
A young girl is found dead by a jogging schoolmate, but Chris and Rita think it is a ""silver platter homicide." Soon, the evidence shows that the girl was gang-raped. In order to stop the killers, Rita goes undercover as a college student.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: Elliott Anderson
- 6.7/1043 votes
#10 - Blo-Dri
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/1992
A mob lawyer and his hairdresser are shot in the barber shop.
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer: David E. Peckinpah
6.6/1040 votes#11 - Intensive Care
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/1992
Chris and Rita investigate the death of a surgeon who was murdered with a scalpel. The evidence points to another doctor who was beat out by the deceased for a promotion. Meanwhile, Chris gets reunited with his old friends Howie and Tina. Lorenzo could be falling in love with Tina, but the only problem is that she is married to his friend Howie.
Director: Kristine Peterson
Writer: Erica Byrne
6.4/1039 votes#12 - Squeeze Play
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/1992
A baseball-team owner is killed with a baseball bat, while his wife calls 911. The main suspect is a baseball player named DJ Martin. While Chris waits for the suspect, Rita goes to talk to the deceased's estranged son Buddy.
Director: Stuart J.D. Perry
Writer: Simon Ayer
5.0/1091 votes#13 - Shock Jock
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/1992
A woman is found shot-to-death in her shower. The person who found the body was the victim's lover--a ""Shock Radio"" host. Chris' main suspect is the host, but his alibi is that he was doing his live show at the time of the murder. While on the air, an obsessed fan calls in to admit to killing the host's lover. Meanwhile, Chris goes to talk to Melissa, who works at the same radio station.
Director: Ronald Víctor García
Writer: David Abramowitz
7.1/1039 votes#14 - The Sock Drawer
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/1992
A mysterious woman calls the police to report a murder that is going to happen at Ocean Park, near the carousel. When Lorenzo and Lance get there, they are fired upon, even after identifying themselves. They find out that the man who shot at them was their patrol commander John Stonewell. Now Chris and Rita must face a shooting review board because of their commander's lies.
Director: Eric Alexander Forbes
Writer: Stephen J. Cannell
7.1/1038 votes#15 - Internal Affair
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/1992
After answering a 10-18, burglary in progress, Chris returns fire on, and kills, one of the delinquents trying to drive away. The other felon disappears, as well as gun belonging to the criminal whom Chris shot at. Now all the evidence of the deceased boy being armed is gone and, to make matters worse, a video tape also makes it look like Chris fired alone. Meanwhile, the dead boy's mother seeks revenge against Lorenzo.
Director: David Schmoeller
Writer: Garner Simmons
- 6.8/1033 votes
#16 - Witness
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/1992
A man who, at first, thinks that he'd like to see his wife in bed with another man becomes jealous of the other man, and kills him. But, while he is dumping off the body, he is seen by a runaway. Meanwhile, Chris becomes involved with a clothing designer.
Director: Maria Lease
Writer: Todd Trotter
6.7/1033 votes#17 - Domestic Agenda
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/1992
Chris and Rita investigate the death of a young nanny. The suspect is a wife who saw her husband having an affair with the deceased, but she says that she was sleeping during time of the murder. Meanwhile, Chris debates moving in with his girlfriend, Annie.
Director: Perry Husman
Writer: Peter McCabe
6.8/1038 votes#18 - Lady Luck
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/1992
After finding a realtor's business card in a dead man's wallet, Chris and Rita confront the woman. In exchange for immunity, she helps the two detectives set up a sting operation against the owner of an illegal casino, who lets his clients build up huge debts, and then kills them because they cannot pay. Chris goes undercover as a big-spender, ready to play, while Rita plays the part of a blackjack dealer. Meanwhile, Chris and Annie try to work out their problems.
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer: David E. Peckinpah
6.9/1037 votes#19 - Working Girl
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/1992
Chris and Rita investigate the death of a call girl. The only suspect is her last client--a judge up for reelection. Now Chris and Rita have to find the only witness to the murder: another call girl.
Director: Maria Lease
Writer: Todd Trotter
- 7.2/1045 votes
#20 - Powder Burn
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/26/1992
Hutch goes undercover as a Jamaican drug dealer, in order to stop a gun-runner and drug kingpin. Meanwhile, Rita tries to work out her relationship with an old flame, who wants to rekindle their old romance.
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writer: David E. Peckinpah
The Best Episodes of Silk Stalkings Season 1
Every episode of Silk Stalkings Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silk Stalkings Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Silk Stalkings" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Don Edmonds and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on 11/7/1991. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Going to Babylon".