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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Hearts and Souls
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S6:E5

    Simone's recovery is hampered by a chest infection. The doctors differ in their opinions of which treatment to use. Sipowicz's ex-wife turns up at the station, drunk and asking for his help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Lost Israel (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E9

    A murdered boy's father insists that a homeless man is guilty. The mother takes Russell into her confidence. Simone and Sipowicz hunt the killer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - A Box of Wendy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E12

    A woman is found beaten to death and left in a wooden crate. Simone and Sipowicz trace her family. Medavoy and Kirkendall hunt for the shooter of a Car Services worker. Russell is called to the hospital, where a 6-year old boy has died. His parents claim it was an accident.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Honeymoon at Viagra Falls
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E22

    A mother and 5 year-old child have been shot dead in their apartment. Simone and Sipowicz suspect that a previous break-in may be connected to the killings and that ADA Cohen might be able to help them find the killer. Russell and Kirkendall search for a missing child and trace known paedophiles in their hunt for the abductor. Sipowicz's doctor gives him some good news and good advice.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Stressed for Success
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E15

    Danny has an emotional crisis; John Irvin helps in a case involving stolen antique clothing; Jill deals with a young woman with small children who steals because of her unemployed, abusive husband.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - The Last Round Up
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S7:E22

    IAB is closing in on Jill. Jill explains the leverage Don has over her. Andy stays by Theo's side as he undergoes tests to determine if he has cancer. Changes are made in the department as fallout over Jill's ex-husband.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Lost Israel (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E8

    The child of a rich family goes missing. The father suspects Israel, a local vagrant, of kidnapping him. Sipowicz has other ideas. In another case, a jewish girl is found raped and murdered on a bridge. Later, a young woman is caught using the murdered girl's credit card. Medavoy, Martinez and Russell piece together the information.

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    Writer:David Milch

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Jumpin' Jack Fleishman
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E14

    When a woman who was raped refuses to press charges for fear her husband will say she brought it upon herself, Licalsi acts as a decoy in an attempt to trap the prime suspect.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - It Takes a Village
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E5

    Simone and Kirkendall investigate the shooting of a Korean shopkeeper. His son causes problems when he offers a reward. Russell and Sipowicz talk to a little girl, who has been beaten and raped. Her mother is convinced that the assailant is a local mentally disabled boy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Brother's Keeper
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E4

    As Simone's condition worsens, Lt. Fancy makes a request to the Uniformed Officers to be aware of the need for a usable heart. Simone's colleagues have to occupy their minds with the case of an old lady found hacked to pieces in her apartment. Of her two sons, one doesn't seem to care about it and the other is too full of drugs to understand what has happened. Sipowicz's mood gets him into a fight.

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    Writer:David Milch

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Danny Boy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E6

    New squad member, Danny Sorenson, arrives and gets sent to a drive-by shooting, with Sipowicz. The rest of the squad, including Russell on her first day back at work, attend another shooting. The two incidents are related and cause friction between the two teams of investigators. ADA Costas asks Sipowicz to look into an old case she has reservations about.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Judas Priest
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E19

    Officer Dornan disrupts an AA meeting, leaving Sipowicz no option but to involve Lt. Fancy. Dolores' father threatens to take action against Malcolm Cullinan and gets PAA Irvine into trouble. Sipowicz and Sorenson search for the pusher who supplied Mike Roberts. ADA Cohen continues to express his jealousy, over Kirkendall.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Safe Home
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S6:E22

    Sipowicz stays away from the squad and tries to come to terms with his loss. Evidence comes to light implicating Cullinan in more misdeeds and Sorenson turns to Sipowicz for advice. John Irvine is released from hospital, but is reluctant to return to the Precinct.

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    Writer:David Milch

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - Sleep Over
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E14

    Andy and Danny investigate the robbery of an elderly couple; Medavoy and Jones deal with a wealthy woman with a grudge against her former maid; Danny's informant, J.B., seems headed for disaster.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Bats Off to Larry
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S7:E21

    Andy goes into a tailspin when a doctor's visit reveals that Theo may have cancer. Diane and Jill's relationship suffers when info about Jill's ex-husband surfaces. Andy and Danny ponder the impact on Jill's career.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Boy the Earth Talks To
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E12

    Mining magnate George Hearst arrives while the camp is preparing for a celebration. Yankton officials react to a Swearengen power play. Violence erupts among the town's Chinese population.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - A Two-Headed Beast
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    S3:E5

    Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - A Sudden Fish
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E16

    Sipowicz has to diffuse an explosive situation when a disabled Vietnam vet who was mugged decides to take matters into his own hands.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Vishy-Vashy-Vinny
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E11

    Simone and Sipowicz follow hot on the trail of the "Webster Dictionary" serial killer, though bureau politics take their toll on the case. Meanwhile, Sipowicz uses Vinnie Greco as an informant in order to try to stop a bank heist; and Lt. Fancy enlists Greco's help in order to get even with Commander Haverill.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Speak for Yourself, Bruce Clayton
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S5:E17

    Two girls have been raped, then shot and left for dead, but one survives and points Simone and Sipowicz towards her attackers. The rest of the squad go to a Medical Centre where a security guard has been killed. His colleague's story differs from that of an independant witness and raises suspicions. Sipowicz finally admits his fears to Simone.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Lie Agreed Upon (1)
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    S2:E1

    Bullock and Swearengen settle their most recent score with a bloody brawl, and Joanie welcomes her new business partner---with or without Cy's blessing. Also: a stagecoach brings important passengers; and Utter and Bullock investigate a shooting at Tom Nuttall's.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - From Hare to Eternity
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E11

    As the holiday's approach, Kelly and Sipowicz get a early gift in the form of a hot tip while investigating the kidnapping of a young girl.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Personal Foul
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E6

    Kelly is forced to arrest a close friend after a fight on the basketball court leaves another friend dead.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Abandando Abandoned
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E13

    Donna's joy over Medavoy leaving his wife is short-lived when he has a change of heart.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Milch

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S3:E1

    Elections are just days away, and Bullock lets his temper get away from him. Alma's pregnancy is not progressing as expected, and Swearengen baits Hearst.

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    Writer:David Milch

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David Milch Ratings Summary

"Hearts and Souls" is the best rated episode written by David Milch. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/24/1998 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Lost Israel (2)".