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The Best Episodes of The Pinkertons

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

Set in a young America still reeling from the Civil War, The Pinkertons follows Allan Pinkerton—founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency— his son, William, and...
Genres:Action & AdventureWesternCrime
Network:Syndication

Best Episodes Summary

"Think of the Children" is the best rated episode of "The Pinkertons". It scored 8.3/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/25/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Case of the Dead Dog".

  • Think of the Children
    8.3/1043 votes
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    #1 - Think of the Children

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/25/2015

    When a children's' charity administrator is found murdered on the eve of a benefit dinner, the Pinkertons go undercover in Kansas City high society.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Case of the Dead Dog
    8.2/1039 votes
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    #2 - The Case of the Dead Dog

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/17/2015

    An investigation that begins with a dead dog quickly spirals out of control when Will and Kate find themselves in the middle of a dangerous feud between local farmers, and the railroad barons who want their land.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Marm's Way
    8.2/1038 votes
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    #3 - In Marm's Way

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2015

    S1, Ep9 31 Jan. 2015 In Marm's Way The Pinkertons get more than they bargained for when a peddler from New York City goes missing, and a blast from John Bell's past threatens his freedom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion
    8.1/1034 votes
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    #4 - Reunion

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/21/2015

    Will and Kate investigate a murder involving four former Civil War nurses who are bound together by a terrible secret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sweet Science
    8.0/1034 votes
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    #5 - The Sweet Science

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2015

    Will grows jealous when an old friend of Kate's comes to town with a traveling boxing league. But when her friend is accused of murder, Kate has to choose between her feelings for the man and her duty to the Pinkertons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frontier Desperados
    8.0/1034 votes
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    #6 - Frontier Desperados

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/28/2015

    A young woman's husband is abducted and the Pinkertons are hired to negotiate his release. But when the ransom drop goes wrong, the race is on to save the man before it's too late.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forever Free
    8.0/1031 votes
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    #7 - Forever Free

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/18/2015

    Will and Kate investigate the disappearance of a member of the Buffalo Soldiers, a recently-formed regiment of black soldiers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Murder on the Western Express
    8.0/1027 votes
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    #8 - Murder on the Western Express

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/2/2015

    Kate and Will take on a case where client and victim are one and the same, after the coach bringing their new employer to Kansas City arrives with a gruesome cargo - a trio of bodies, the victims of foul play.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Better Angels of Our Nature
    8.0/1028 votes
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    #9 - The Better Angels of Our Nature

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/16/2015

    A reading of an incendiary biography of famed Confederate spy Rose Greenhow includes scandalous allegations about Allan Pinkerton. When the book's publisher turns up dead, Will and Kate must find the killer - and clear Allan's good name.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lines of Betrayal
    7.9/1037 votes
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    #10 - Lines of Betrayal

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2014

    Will and Kate uncover a mystery that hits too close to home when a fellow Pinkerton Agent is murdered, and Allan returns to Kansas City to oversee the investigation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To the Death
    7.9/1035 votes
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    #11 - To the Death

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/23/2015

    Panic erupts when a mysterious sniper begins killing residents of Kansas City one by one. Will and Kate race to catch the shooter, unaware that the gunman has his sights set on the very heart of the Pinkerton Agency.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To the Sunset
    7.8/1039 votes
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    #12 - To the Sunset

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2015

    When a member of the Chippewa Tribe is murdered in town, Will and Kate must unlock the truth from the only witness - a 12-year-old Sioux boy who doesn't speak English - before a race war breaks out in Kansas City.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On Account of Huckleberries
    7.8/1030 votes
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    #13 - On Account of Huckleberries

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/14/2015

    The Pinkertons tackle their first cold case after a skeleton turns up on the outskirts of Kansas City. When the search for a suspect leads them to Logan's doorstep, Will and Kate must face the possibility that the Sheriff is a killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hero of Liberty Gap
    7.7/1037 votes
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    #14 - The Hero of Liberty Gap

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2014

    When a young, idealistic Civil War hero is attacked during a campaign speech, the Pinkertons are pulled into an even dirtier world than they're used to - politics.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fourth Man
    7.6/1038 votes
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    #15 - The Fourth Man

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2014

    It's a trail of murder, mystery and revenge as Kate and Will step into an international case between America and Japan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mudd and Clay
    7.6/1029 votes
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    #16 - Mudd and Clay

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/11/2015

    The Pinkertons are tasked with protecting a notorious criminal awaiting trial. When a brutal snowstorm traps them in the Dubois and the locals get wind of the monster in their midst, Kate and Will find themselves facing a dangerous mob.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Play's the Thing
    7.5/1042 votes
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    #17 - The Play's the Thing

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2014

    Will and Kate get more drama than they bargained for when an actor dies during a performance of "Hamlet" and Will is forced to go undercover as a member of a traveling theater troupe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Devil's Trade
    7.5/1031 votes
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    #18 - The Devil's Trade

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2015

    When a medium's prediction of murder comes true, Kate and Will are hired by a troupe of spiritualists for a case that will test their deductive skills - and challenge their beliefs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Old Pap
    7.5/1030 votes
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    #19 - Old Pap

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2015

    A murder coincides with the arrival of notorious Confederate General Sterling Price in Kansas City. As the Pinkertons investigate, Kate finds herself in grave danger when she comes face to face with an old enemy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Double Shot
    7.4/1046 votes
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    #20 - Double Shot

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2014

    When a whiskey magnate is found dead in a brothel, the Pinkertons go head-to-head with Sheriff Logan and learn that the truth is murkier than a barrel of Kentucky bourbon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kansas City
    6.8/1068 votes
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    #21 - Kansas City

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2014

    After the first train robbery in American history, Allan Pinkerton partners his wayward son Will with the world's first female detective, Kate Warne. Before they can solve the case, Will and Kate must first learn how to work together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Review
    6.6/1030 votes
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    #22 - Review

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/9/2015

    Robert Pinkerton is in Kansas City to conduct Will and Kate's annual performance review. When Robert raises questions about their partnership, Will and Kate's loyalties will be tested.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A