The Best Episodes Written By Bob Dearden

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(31 votes)

   #1 - The Rise

   S4:E1012/31/2021

   The tournament comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling – and two champions facing uncertain futures.

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   9.1/10(46 votes)

   #2 - Head of the Snake

   S5:E109/9/2022

   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.

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   9.0/10(43 votes)

   #3 - December 19

   S3:E101/1/2021

   Old wounds begin to heal at a country club holiday party, but a brutal assault by Kreese's students leads to new betrayals and alliances.

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   8.7/10(29 votes)

   #4 - Match Point

   S4:E512/31/2021

   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.

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   8.7/10(37 votes)

   #5 - Miyagi-Do

   S3:E51/1/2021

   In Okinawa, Daniel spends time with an old friend — and an old enemy, who has much to teach him. The dueling dojos' rivalry comes to a nasty head.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Last Call

   S1:E811/30/2023

   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.

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   8.4/10(18 votes)

   #7 - Strike Last

   S6:E142/13/2025

   The action heats up as the Valley's top fighters pit their courage against their rivals' speed and strength. But one last surprise changes everything.

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   8.4/10(23 votes)

   #8 - Eunjangdo

   S6:E1011/15/2024

   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.

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   8.3/10(27 votes)

   #9 - Extreme Measures

   S5:E59/9/2022

   Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.

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    8.1/10(85 votes)

    #10 - Peacetime in the Valley

    S6:E17/18/2024

    The Miyagi-Do students struggle to put aside past rivalries while training for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen clash over rebranding the dojo.

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    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Reflections of the Way Liv Used to Be

    S2:E174/5/2016

    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.

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    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Love & Basketball

    S2:E511/3/2015

    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.

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13. 

    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Maternity Liv

    S1:E74/28/2015

    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.

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    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Goon Struck

    S4:E53/26/2018

    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.

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    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Conspiracy Weary

    S3:E116/13/2017

    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.

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    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Death Moves Pretty Fast

    S5:E55/30/2019

    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.

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    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Night and the Zombie City

    S5:E107/11/2019

    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.

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    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Walks of Shame

    S1:E411/30/2023

    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.

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