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A drama about the race between people who want to get closer to the truth and those who want to cover it up. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Oh Ji Hyuk,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 14 - Those Who Deserve To Die
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Those Who Deserve To Die

    S1:E14

    Even after the arrest, Oh Jong Tae still has the audacity to claim his innocence and goes on to emphasize the incompetence and corruption of the police organization. Meanwhile, Seo Gyeong and Sang Mi sidestep to approach the matter in their own way. Eventually, Do Chang reaches Yoo Jeong Seok with a warrant, and Jeong Seok shocks everyone by uttering a short confession.

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  2. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 16 - The Last Target
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #2 - The Last Target

    S1:E16

    The shocking death of Yoo Jeong Seok stirs up the public, and the case is now under a spotlight. As the prosecutor makes a confession to his previous wrongdoing out of conscience, Oh Jong Tae gets sentenced to a lifetime in prison. However, Ji Hyuk’s gut feeling tingles down his back, and he starts searching for something. Something that might just reveal the truth behind the death of a fellow detective, Jang Joon Gi.

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  3. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 15 - Something Worth Dying For
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Something Worth Dying For

    S1:E15

    Yoo Jeong Seok admits to his doings before his junior reporters and leaves the office, ordering them to stay put until his next instruction. While being threatened by Oh Jong Tae, Nam Guk Hyun offers video footage of Jeong Seok’s murders. On the verge of being exposed, Jeong Seok willingly suggests the police that he would confess in his unique manner. The confession is officially published.

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  4. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    A serial killer is on the loose. As Do-chang battles past trauma, the investigation grows murkier, only taking him further from the truth.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 12 - You Can't Die Just Yet
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #5 - You Can't Die Just Yet

    S1:E12

    While Ji Hyuk manages to survive the ambush by Oh Jong Tae, the prosecution adds more pressure to Do Chang and his colleagues, invalidating their efforts to bring Oh Jong Tae down. Do Chang however continues to put pieces together and stumbles upon a crucial link that connects Oh Jong Tae to his evil deed. Meanwhile, Seo Gyeong finds out that her boss, Yoo Jeong Seok, was at the murder scene five years ago.

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  6. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 11 - Do Chang Goes After Oh Jong Tae
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Do Chang Goes After Oh Jong Tae

    S1:E11

    With the help of a little stunt pulled off by Jae Hong, Do Chang gets one step closer to proving Oh Jong Tae’s crime. Meanwhile, Ji Hyuk barges into Yoo Jeong Seok’s office, asking if he is closely acquainted with his cousin, Oh Jong Tae. Even with all evidence closing in on him, Oh Jong Tae still holds what seems to be the key to shaking off all things that annoy him.

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  7. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 13 - The Remains Of A Dead Body Near Gawol Church
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #7 - The Remains Of A Dead Body Near Gawol Church

    S1:E13

    Jin Seo Gyeong hosts a secret meeting with Yoo Jeong Seok and Kim Gi Tae at Gawol Church, demanding them the truth regarding a missing person named Jo Seong Gi. In the meantime, Do Chang and Ji Hyuk successfully locate the missing dead body from five years ago. Despite the evidence against their favor, Oh Jong Tae and Nam Guk Hyun cook up a loophole to clear the charges.

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  8. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The detectives find some strong evidence and start going over CCTV footage. A man burns mysterious objects, and makes a suspicious approach.

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  9. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Episode 16

    S2:E16

    While the detectives search for proof of Na-na’s crimes, she becomes chairman of TJ Group. Ji-hyeok gives testimony to get Sang-u released.

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  10. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 7 - Every Truth Has Two Opposing Stories
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Every Truth Has Two Opposing Stories

    S1:E7

    Although Do Chang and Mr. So prepare for the retrial of Lee Dae Chul’s case, Do Chang still needs to persuade Dae Chul to follow his lead because he is reluctant to take part in it due to the possibility of harm that it may cause his daughter. Meanwhile, Do Chang finds himself caught in a dilemma that is inflicting harm to both the victims who lost their beloved partners and the ones who crossed the line for their greed.

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  11. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 9 - A Voice Recording of Superintendent Moon
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #11 - A Voice Recording of Superintendent Moon

    S1:E9

    After losing at the retrial, Do Chang gets demoted. With Do Chang out of the picture, Violent Crimes Unit Two also feels pointless to even fight for a comeback. Meanwhile, Ji Hyuk meets Seo Gyeong and finds out about a voice recording that she’s been keeping secret. Ji Hyuk and Do Chang then indirectly threaten Superintendent Moon so that they can follow him and see where he would lead them.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Do-chang’s guilt grows after another unexpected death takes place. Others want to wrap up the case, but Do-chang and Ji-hyeok refuse to give up.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Do-chang and Ji-hyeok are hot on the killer’s heels, but elsewhere another murder is underway. Cheon Sang-u keeps an eye on Cheon Na-na.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    Sang-u is furious after realizing that Na-na came close to turning him in. Ji-hyeok provokes Yong-geun in an attempt to make Sang-u culpable.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Episode 14

    S2:E14

    The detectives question the gang who tried to kill Hui-ju’s grandfather. As they get closer to the truth, Na-na and Jang Ki-jin get into trouble.

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  16. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Episode 15

    S2:E15

    Na-na passes evidence of her father threatening her to Ji-hyeok, but he uses it against her. Ki-jin files a false charge against Do-chang’s team.

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  17. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 5 - We Are Trying To Save A Person’s Life
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #17 - We Are Trying To Save A Person’s Life

    S1:E5

    While clues proving a corruptive body’s close relation to Lee Dae Chul’s case pile up, Do Chang figures out a work-around to carry out a secret investigation on Jo Seong Dae. On top of that, Ji Hyuk hints to him how his very cousin, Oh Jong Tae, may be partially responsible for Yoon Ji Sun’s death from five years ago. Meanwhile, Dae Chul’s day of execution nears as his daughter, Eun Hye, visits him at the prison.

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  18. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Na-na follows Sang-u and finds some evidence. The team is threatened with being broken up. The detectives investigate Jung Hui-ju’s acquaintances.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Kim Min-ji’s background is revealed. The detectives get proof that incriminates TJ Group executives. Ji-hyeok is curious about Na-na’s intentions.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    The detectives question Na-na about the car accident. They investigate Tae-ho's previous whereabouts, but Choi Yong-geun is looking into this too.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

    Yong-geun is arrested, but uses his experience to make the interrogation difficult. The detectives search for a motive for Sang-u’s murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 6 - Not Everyone Is Self-Centered
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Not Everyone Is Self-Centered

    S1:E6

    Do Chang confesses to Eun Hye that he wants to save her father, Lee Dae Chul. Unfortunately, Eun Hye can’t trust Do Chang who literally handcuffed and arrested her father for a murder he didn’t commit. However, Do Chang shows a sign of hope for Eun Hye by getting the re-trial approved. Meanwhile, Superintendent Moon and Yoon Sang Mi prepare themselves for the possibility of an unexpected turn of events.

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  23. The Good Detective Season 1 Episode 10 - The One Behind Jo Seong Dae
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - The One Behind Jo Seong Dae

    S1:E10

    Do Chang gets reinstated and returns to Violent Crimes Unit Two after coming to an agreement with Superintendent Moon. The team then focuses on Park Gun Ho’s case and stumbles upon Jo Seong Dae’s bloodstain at the murder site. This leads to the revelation of Chief Nam's wrongdoing as well as a possible connection to Oh Jong Tae. Just before closing in on Jo Seong Dae, the team catches the sight of the one behind the corruption.

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  24. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Do-chang finds out about the killer’s tragic past and realizes that one piece of his pattern of murders doesn’t line up. He induces a confession.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Good Detective Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

    Na-na preys on Sang-u’s weaknesses. A mysterious man follows Moon Bo-kyeong, while Yong-geun plans to use her connections to his advantage.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Those Who Deserve To Die" is the best rated episode of "The Good Detective". It scored 8.5/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Target".