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The Best Episodes of Sugar

Every episode of Sugar ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sugar!

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John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sugar Season 1 Episode 1 - Olivia
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Olivia

    S1:E1

    After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writer:Mark Protosevich

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  2. Sugar Season 1 Episode 2 - These People, These Places
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    #2 - These People, These Places

    S1:E2

    Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story. Meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Olivia's trunk.

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writer:Mark Protosevich

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  3. Sugar Season 1 Episode 3 - Shibuya Crossing
    6.0/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Shibuya Crossing

    S1:E3

    Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation—and make a new enemy. Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secrets.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Mark Protosevich, David Rosen

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  4. Sugar Season 1 Episode 6 - Go Home
    6.0/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Go Home

    S1:E6

    Sugar thinks he's made a break in the case. When a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help.

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writers:Donald Joh, Sam Catlin

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  5. Sugar Season 1 Episode 5 - Boy in the Corner
    5.9/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Boy in the Corner

    S1:E5

    Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writer:Mark Protosevich

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  6. Sugar Season 1 Episode 4 - Starry-Eyed
    5.8/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Starry-Eyed

    S1:E4

    Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Mark Protosevich, Donald Joh

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  7. Sugar Season 1 Episode 7 - The Friends You Keep
    5.8/10(19 votes)

    #7 - The Friends You Keep

    S1:E7

    Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering where he learns a dangerous secret—and the truth about Olivia.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Donald Joh, Sam Catlin

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  8. Sugar Season 1 Episode 8 - Farewell
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Farewell

    S1:E8

    A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.

    Director:Fernando Meirelles
    Writers:Donald Joh, Sam Catlin

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  9. Sugar Season 2 Episode 1 - Home Away from Home
    3.5/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Home Away from Home

    S2:E1

    Sugar takes on a new case: Tracking down the troubled brother of rising local boxer Danny Moon.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Sam Catlin

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  10. Sugar Season 2 Episode 2 - Downer Town
    1.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Downer Town

    S2:E2

    The search for Ji sends Sugar into dangerous territory. Danny resorts to desperate measures.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Gary Tieche

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Best Episodes Summary

"Olivia" is the best rated episode of "Sugar". It scored 6.6/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Mark Protosevich, it aired on 4/4/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "These People, These Places".