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The Best Episodes of Southland Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Southland Season 1 Episode 7 - Derailed
    8.5/10(562 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Sammy discovers Marta has made bail, and fearing another attempt will be made on Janilla's life, he arranges to have her stay with Lydia, but Janilla's safety is compromised after she visits her old neighborhood. Meanwhile, Sal continues to spy on his daughter's activities, Dewey flips out when Chickie confronts him about his drinking problem, and Russell is caught in the middle when he attempts to defuse an ongoing domestic battle between a neighbor and his wife.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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  2. Southland Season 1 Episode 1 - Unknown Trouble
    7.9/10(880 votes)

    S1:E1

    On his first day, rookie officer Ben Sherman is assigned to veteran cop John Cooper, his no-nonsense training officer. After being involved in a fatal shooting, Ben already begins questioning his career choice. Detectives Sammy Bryant and Nate Moretta try to convince a young teen to testify after learning she is an eyewitness in the attempted murder of a boy who was mistaken for a gang member. Meanwhile, Detective Lydia Adams investigates the disappearance of a young girl.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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  3. Southland Season 1 Episode 5 - Two Gangs
    7.9/10(528 votes)

    S1:E5

    In an effort to recover Detective Daniel "Sal" Salinger's stolen weapon, Sammy and Nate crack down on the residents in the neighborhood where it occurred. Elsewhere, a man exposes himself to Lydia.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writers:Dee Johnson, Ann Biderman

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  4. Southland Season 1 Episode 4 - Sally in the Alley
    7.7/10(544 votes)

    S1:E4

    A young Jane Doe found murdered in an alley sets Lydia on an emotional journey, and she discovers her suspect was involved in a cold case. Meanwhile, Sammy's wife, Tammi, decides to embark on a new career, and Nate deals with some family issues and reveals a deep secret.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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  5. Southland Season 1 Episode 6 - Westside
    7.7/10(509 votes)

    S1:E6

    Lydia and her partner, Detective Russell Clarke, investigate a string of jewelry thefts in Bel Air and Ben discovers one of the victims is someone he knows. In another matter, Ben must face his past when it comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, John reveals a secret he's been harboring for a long time, Russell has troubles at home, and Sammy and Nate take extraordinary steps to protect their eyewitness, Janilla, after another attempt is made on her life.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writers:Angela Amato Velez, Dee Johnson, Ann Biderman

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  6. Southland Season 1 Episode 2 - Mozambique
    7.5/10(643 votes)

    S1:E2

    An investigation is opened after Ben, John, and Officer Chickie Brown encounter an infant crawling down the street. Lydia takes a personal interest in the case after Child Protective Services gets involved, and goes out on a limb for the mother. Meanwhile, Sammy and Nate are furious when they learn their teenage eyewitness won't get police protection due to lack of funds, and put up their own money after an attempt is made on her life.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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  7. Southland Season 1 Episode 3 - See the Woman
    7.5/10(595 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ben and John are called to the home of a man who wants them to find his dog, and another in which a drug overdose led to homicide. Chickie and her partner, Officer Bill "Dewey" Dudek, butt heads after he makes some poor decisions that may have repercussions, and later, Dewey finds himself in an embarrassing situation.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Derailed" is the best rated episode of Southland season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 562 votes. Directed by Christopher Chulack and written by Ann Biderman, it aired on May 21, 2009. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Unknown Trouble".