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The Best Episodes of Wild Cards

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

The Best Episodes of Wild Cards

A spirited con woman and a demoted by-the-book detective are given the chance to redeem themselves. The catch? They have to find a way to...

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  1. Background image for Romancing the Egg
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Romancing the Egg

    S1:E10

    Ellis is drawn into a case involving Max, her ex, and a world-famous Imperial egg, where a cat-and-mouse heist tests their friendship, their partnership, and their trust in each other.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Infinity Thief
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - The Infinity Thief

    S1:E1

    To regain his detective status, Cole Ellis, a demoted by-the-book cop, is assigned to work with Max Mitchell, a spirited con artist whose charismatic street smarts could help catch an elusive thief.

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  3. Background image for Inside (Con)Man
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Inside (Con)Man

    S1:E9

    Max visits the bank to access her safe deposit box but instead becomes a hostage in a dangerous robbery. Ellis defies Chief Li's orders to wait for the Tactical Response Team, knowing Max is inside.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Big Bang Theory
    8.6/10(148 votes)

    #4 - The Big Bang Theory

    S2:E7

    When Chief Li and Max are trapped in a hostage situation, Ellis tries to save them without letting his emotions cloud his judgement.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Strangers on a Wave
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Strangers on a Wave

    S1:E4

    When a surfer is mysteriously killed, Detectives Simmons and Yates are assigned the case. But it’s Ellis who grabs a board and goes undercover, taking a page out of Max’s book of disguise.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Accountant of Monte Cristo
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Accountant of Monte Cristo

    S1:E5

    When Ellis’s federal agent ex-girlfriend loses an accountant scheduled to testify against the mob, she enlists their help to find him before the accountant ends up sleeping with the fishes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mind
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mind

    S1:E8

    When a celebrated therapist and best-selling author is murdered, a bickering Max and Ellis go undercover as a married couple at her wellness retreat and discover more than their chakras.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Sunrise Sunset
    8.4/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Sunrise Sunset

    S2:E13

    Ellis makes a shocking discovery about the criminal kingpin responsible for Daniel's death, and who is protecting him. Max, George and Ricky try to solve the cryptic clues hidden in Ashford's office.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Seance and Sensibility
    8.3/10(130 votes)

    #9 - Seance and Sensibility

    S2:E6

    Max and Ellis investigate a mysterious murder among an eccentric family where everyone is a suspect with riches on the line. Max adopts a psychic persona and holds a séance to summon the true killer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Dial 'A' for Alibi
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #10 - Dial 'A' for Alibi

    S2:E4

    Stuck at home with a sprained ankle and a pair of binoculars, Max is convinced she has witnessed a murder while snooping on the condo across the street.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Bride and Doom
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #11 - Bride and Doom

    S2:E11

    Max and Ellis are pulled into the undercover world of espionage and counterintelligence when a bride becomes the target of an unusual murder attempt on her wedding day.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Show Me the Murder
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Show Me the Murder

    S1:E2

    A community outreach lecture on porch pirates turns into a murder investigation when Max and Ellis find an elite sports agent dead in his condo. Max’s dad George gives her advice – from his jail cell.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Howl to Get Away with Murder
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Howl to Get Away with Murder

    S1:E3

    Things go from quaint to creepy when Max and Ellis look into the disappearance of a butcher in a small rural town. The duo gets a lesson in team building and Max quizzes Ellis on his personal life.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Dead of Night
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Dead of Night

    S1:E6

    When the leads of THE most popular vampire show on TV become the target of a stalker, Max and Ellis enter the world of showbiz where the behind-the-scenes drama is even wilder than what’s on screen.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Catch Me if You Con
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #15 - Catch Me if You Con

    S2:E5

    Max's childhood bestie visits, pulling her into her old con ways. While Ellis investigates the murder of a former tennis pro, the BFFs go undercover to find the killer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Clouds In My Eyes
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #16 - Clouds In My Eyes

    S2:E12

    Ellis gets new information that leads him to a jazz club and possibly the person responsible for Daniel's death. Max poses as a singer at the club to gather intel. George goes before the parole board.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Con in 60 Seconds
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    #17 - Con in 60 Seconds

    S2:E1

    Begrudgingly, Ellis comes to terms with Max's betrayal knowing she risked it all to share info about his brother's killer; now assigned to a new case, they dive into a high-speed street racing ring.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Once a Con a Time in the West
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #18 - Once a Con a Time in the West

    S2:E2

    Max and Ellis saddle up for a wild west adventure as they track down the attempted murderer of a ranch family's stud horse and uncover a dark family secret.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for The Lorne Identity
    7.8/10(143 votes)

    #19 - The Lorne Identity

    S2:E3

    A paranoid biomedical engineer with a case of amnesia comes to Ellis for help leading the team down a trail of conspiracies, corruption and secret codes.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Barking Bad
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #20 - Barking Bad

    S2:E9

    A murdered dog show judge leads Max and Ellis to a traveling dog competition to sniff out the killer. Ellis and his cat Marc move in temporarily with Max and Ricky while Ellis' boat is under repair.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Our Lip (Fillers) Are Sealed
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    #21 - Our Lip (Fillers) Are Sealed

    S2:E10

    Max and Ellis go undercover, joining the cast and crew of a reality show to find out who murdered its star. In a world of scandal, deceit and lip-filler parties, every cast member is under suspicion.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Death By Design
    7.6/10(119 votes)

    #22 - Death By Design

    S2:E8

    When the head of a popular streetwear clothing brand is found dead, Max and Ellis find themselves investigating a murder within the world of haute couture, fashion models, and overworked assistants.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Con With the Wind
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Con With the Wind

    S1:E7

    George gets a 3-day pass from jail to spend with Max but the urge to pull one more con is real. Ellis helps a troubled youth charged with a B&E after he discovers it’s a teen his brother used to know.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Romancing the Egg" is the best rated episode of "Wild Cards". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Infinity Thief".