9.1/1023 votes#1 - The Rise
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/31/2021
The tournament comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling – and two champions facing uncertain futures.
Director: Josh Heald
Writer: Bob Dearden
9.0/1036 votes#2 - Head of the Snake
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2022
A fight night erupts in the Valley as Johnny, Daniel, Chozen and their students summon all their skills and strength to expose Terry and take him down.
Director: Joel Novoa
Writer: Bob Dearden
9.0/103 votes#3 - Eunjangdo
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2024
Daniel and Johnny use historic Barcelona as a training ground for their captains. But a cheap shot in the semifinals sparks a brawl to end all brawls.
Director: Sherwin Shilati
Writer: Bob Dearden
8.7/1021 votes#4 - Match Point
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/31/2021
Johnny and Daniel's dojo — and their fragile alliance — teeter on the brink of collapse when they agree to a winner-takes-all sensei showdown.
Director: Joel Novoa
Writer: Bob Dearden
8.3/1059 votes#5 - Peacetime in the Valley
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2024
The Miyagi-Do students struggle to put aside past rivalries while training for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen clash over rebranding the dojo.
Director: Joel Novoa
Writer: Bob Dearden
8.3/103 votes#6 - Last Call
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2023
The mission kicks into high gear when the squad learns shocking news about the nuke. It's all hands on deck to stop the explosion before it's too late.
Director: Josh Heald
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.9/1018 votes#7 - Extreme Measures
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2022
Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.
Director: Jennifer Celotta
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.7/1018 votes#8 - Love & Basketball
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2015
Liv, Detective Babineaux and Ravi investigate the mysterious death of a peewee basketball coach. Liv, consumed with overzealous coach brains, gives Major a much needed pep talk. Meanwhile, things get a little crazy when Blaine and Ravi are forced to work together to recreate the cure. Lastly, Detective Babineaux receives a surprise visit from Suzuki's widow Helen.
Director: Michael Fields
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.7/1015 votes#9 - Reflections of the Way Liv Used to Be
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/5/2016
Liv and Babineaux investigate the death of a highly competitive student; Liv becomes more like the girl she used to be after consuming the victim's brain; Blaine looks to Ravi for help.
Director: Michael Fields
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.4/109 votes#10 - Goon Struck
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2018
While tracking the murder of a hockey player, Liv stumbles onto Chase Graves’ evil plan. Meanwhile, Major is forced to make a horrible decision. Lastly, Peyton tries to contain a volatile situation.
Director: Joaquin Sedillo
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.2/1025 votes#11 - Maternity Liv
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2015
Lt. Suzuki dedicates all of the police resources to finding the killer of a rich white girl who died of exposure after an eight-month disappearance. The girl gives birth before she dies, and Liv soon starts having maternal feelings toward the baby and everyone else around her. Meanwhile, Major tries to find out more about Julien, and Liv and Lowell's relationship changes when he eats the wrong brain.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Bob Dearden
7.0/1015 votes#12 - Conspiracy Weary
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2017
Liv and Blaine come to the rescue of one of their own. They consume the brains of a conspiracy theorist and paranoia ensues. Meanwhile, as they continue to search for conspiracy theories that may or may not exist, Liv researches Major's new friend. Finally, Ravi makes a surprising discovery of his own.
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Bob Dearden
6.7/107 votes#13 - Night and the Zombie City
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2019
While investigating the murder of private eye Mick Chisel, who was stabbed in the head with an ice pick, Liv consumes Chisel’s brain in hopes of breaking down how this gruesome murder took place.
Director: Tuan Quoc Le
Writer: Bob Dearden
6.6/107 votes#14 - Death Moves Pretty Fast
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2019
While investigating the death of independently wealthy, 19-year-old, Harris Miller, Liv, on brain à la Ferris Bueller, attempts to cheer up Ravi who has been spiraling after learning some unfortunate news. Meanwhile, after a nasty fall at the crime scene, Clive is forced to continue his part of the investigation via FaceTime. Lastly, things are suddenly going from bad to worse for Blaine.
Director: Linda-Lisa Hayter
Writer: Bob Dearden
5.7/103 votes#15 - Walks of Shame
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2023
With the Vulture grounded, the team splits: McKnight and Ava find an ally, Gomez helps Maya overcome her fear, and Trunk and Lana plot an exit strategy.
Director: America Young
Writer: Bob Dearden
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"The Rise" is the best rated episode written by Bob Dearden. It scored 9.1/10 based on 23 votes. It was directed by Josh Heald. It aired on 12/31/2021 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Head of the Snake".