The Best Episodes of The Bridge
Every episode of The Bridge ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Bridge!
A murdered body on a bridge between El Paso and Juarez bring together El Paso detective Sonya Cross and Chihuahua State Police detective Marco Ruiz.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Bridge" is "Take the Ride, Pay the Toll", rated 8.2/10 from 482 user votes. It was directed by John Dahl and written by Dario Scardapane, Elwood Reid. "Take the Ride, Pay the Toll" aired on 9/18/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Eidolon".
8.2/10 482 votes#1 - Take the Ride, Pay the Toll
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2013-09-18
Showdown on the bridge as the Killer reveals his endgame.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Dario Scardapane, Elwood Reid
8.2/10 295 votes#2 - Eidolon
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2014-09-10
Sonya & Marco sift through the fallout. Hank harbors a valuable bargaining chip. Frye and Adriana dig into CIA dirt. Fausto makes an irreversible move.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Patrick Somerville
8.1/10 279 votes#3 - Rakshasa
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2014-09-03
Sonya finds herself in the crosshairs as Marco races against the clock. Fausto discovers betrayal within his organization. An unexpected rendezvous unfolds at Red Ridge View.
Director: Guillermo Navarro
Writer: Marisha Mukerjee
8.0/10 414 votes#4 - The Beetle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2013-09-04
Marco reconnects with a friend from his past and races to save his family. Charlotte responds to her biggest threat. Linder reveals his true feelings.
Director: Keith Gordon
Writer: Elwood Reid
7.9/10 448 votes#5 - Destino
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2013-08-21
The EPPD corners their prime suspect. Charlotte questions Ray's true intentions. Linder crosses the border and takes on his most difficult case yet.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 436 votes#6 - Vendetta
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2013-08-28
Sonya pursues a cold lead despite Marco's insistence that it's a dead end. Charlotte finds out that Ray has jeopardized her ranch.
Director: Norberto Barba
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 478 votes#7 - Maria of the Desert
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2013-07-31
The clock ticks as Maria's broadcast continues. Sonya searches for the girl's location. Against protocol, Marco works a unique ransom angle. A powerful Juarez force crosses the border.
Director: Bill Johnson
Writer: Chris Gerolmo
7.8/10 398 votes#8 - Old Friends
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2013-09-11
Sonya and Marco close in on the Killer. Charlotte takes drastic measures to protect her ranch. Frye learns that demons from his past aren’t done with him yet.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 292 votes#9 - Harvest of Souls
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2014-08-13
Eva’s case hits a wall, putting Marco and Sonya in the crosshairs. Jack Dobbs digs up his past. Frye makes a career move. Eva takes matters into her own hands.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Evan Wright
7.8/10 266 votes#10 - Beholder
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2014-09-17
Marco hits a crossroads in his relationship with Fausto. Sonya squares off with Eleanor. Linder and Eva discuss their future. Frye and Adriana uncover a rift between agencies.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Evan Wright, Mauricio Katz
7.7/10 779 votes#11 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2013-07-10
When a body is found on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez, two detectives, one from the United States and one from Mexico, must work together to hunt down a serial killer operating on both sides of the border.
Director: Gerardo Naranjo
Writer: Meredith Stiehm, Elwood Reid
7.7/10 467 votes#12 - The Beast
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2013-08-07
Sonya and Marco suspect a cover-up. Charlotte goes to Marco for advice. A troubled girl seeks adventure in Juarez. A visitor stops by Linder's apartment.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Esta Spalding
7.7/10 431 votes#13 - ID
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2013-08-14
Sonya bonds with a key witness from the case. Marco uncovers secrets about Sonya and Hank's past. Meanwhile, Charlotte seeks help from an old friend.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Dario Scardapane
7.7/10 290 votes#14 - Lamia
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2014-08-20
Sonya uncovers the truth behind Lisa’s death. Marco lies on the record. Frye & Adriana make a discovery that has their loved ones in danger.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Dre Alvarez, Anna Fishko
7.7/10 274 votes#15 - Goliath
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2014-08-27
Sonya visits a stranger from her past while Marco’s tainted history is unearthed. Frye takes a step too far. Eleanor’s loyalties are tested. A move is made to apprehend Fausto.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Dario Scardapane, Elwood Reid
7.6/10 577 votes#16 - Calaca
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2013-07-17
Marco and Sonya investigate the body from the bridge. Frye learns that the Killer isn't done with him. Charlotte makes an unwelcome discovery on her property.
Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writer: Elwood Reid
7.6/10 390 votes#17 - Yankee
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2014-07-09
Sonya meets a man connected to her past as Marco discovers he is no longer safe in his own department. Frye & Adriana investigate the origins of the "money house." A mysterious woman crosses The Bridge into El Paso.
Director: Keith Gordon
Writer: Elwood Reid
7.6/10 321 votes#18 - Ghost of a Flea
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2014-07-16
A bizarre killing attracts attention on both sides of the border. Frye & Adriana find more than they bargained for with their first lead. Eleanor enlists the help of a young boy.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 274 votes#19 - Eye of the Deep
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2014-08-06
Sonya & Hank discover the depth of the crimes against Eva. Marco confronts an old nemesis. Frye receives a proposition from the DEA. Fausto gets his revenge.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski
Writer: Mauricio Katz
7.6/10 266 votes#20 - Quetzalcoatl
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2014-09-24
Marco becomes Fausto’s ticket to freedom. Sonya attempts to interpret Eleanor’s ledger. Frye and Adriana aid the EPPD investigation.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Adam Gaines, Dario Scardapane
7.5/10 505 votes#21 - Rio
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2013-07-24
Sonya and Marco race to track down a prime suspect who could lead them to the lone desert survivor. Charlotte confronts an unexpected visitor determined to keep business as usual.
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: Meredith Stiehm
7.5/10 387 votes#22 - All About Eva
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2013-09-25
Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco. Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Esta Spalding
7.5/10 393 votes#23 - The Crazy Place
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2013-10-02
Sonya and Marco search for a missing girl. Charlotte meets someone who knows too much about her new business venture. Marco makes a decision that could change everything.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Dario Scardapane, Elwood Reid
7.5/10 300 votes#24 - Sorrowsworn
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2014-07-23
Sonya & Marco make an unsettling discovery as they continue to track Eleanor. Charlotte's business takes a hit. Eva & Linder are reunited.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Dario Scardapane
7.5/10 281 votes#25 - Jubilex
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2014-10-01
Marco’s loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Sonya attempts to tie up loose ends. Eleanor yearns for closure. Frye and Adriana land an insider source.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Elwood Reid