8.2/1026 votes#1 - Clarifications
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2008
"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning A shift in the police department sends Carver to a new location. Meanwhile, Carcetti is forced to put his political future in jeopardy, Haynes digs deeper into Templeton's work, and an important case has a breakthrough by Sydnor, while Fletcher continues working with Bubbles.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.9/1031 votes#2 - Dead Soldiers
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2004
"The gods will not save you." -- Burrell Colvin feels the sting of Burrell and Rawls during a Comstat assessment of his district's felony numbers; a blown wiretap forces Daniels's detail to turn to a new target; Proposition Joe cautions Stringer Bell that the police have been tapping phones. Carcetti continues to curry favor in Mayor Royce's inner circle.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.9/1027 votes#3 - Refugees
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2006
"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez Freamon and Greggs move to Homicide, while Herc and Dozerman join Marimow in the lackluster Major Crimes Unit. Cutty gets a "custodial" job at Tilghman School picking up truants, but struggles to make progress while trying to mentor Michael. Bubbles works to get Sherrod back in school as an 8th grader. Burrell finds a way to sabotage the state-witness murder investigation before the election, impacting Greggs. Prez's struggles as a teacher continue while Bodie finds himself working for a new "company". Meanwhile, Colvin pitches his pilot program to the middle school and Carcetti meets with a constituency when he knows that they won't support him regardless of what he says. Randy is faced with a dilemma after being busted for his candy scam and Proposition Joe plays Marlo in a high-stakes heist.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.9/1018 votes#4 - Resignation
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2013
Now working as a “delivery man” for Dean O’Banion, Van Alden is ordered to keep tabs on Al Capone, joining the ascendant mobster to help keep Cicero voters “informed” at a political rally. Dr. Valentin Narcisse arrives in Atlantic City, clashing with Chalky and Nucky over the loss of an employee. In Washington, Agent Knox aligns himself with J. Edgar Hoover, acting director of the Bureau of Investigation. Harrow fails to finish a job in Milwaukee, while Eddie demands a promotion after 11 years of service. With a business opportunity on the horizon, Nucky departs for Florida.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.8/108 votes#5 - Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2017
When another murder victim is discovered, suspicions about Brady are confirmed. As the police prepare for another massacre, Hodges fears for the safety of those he loves.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.2/106 votes#6 - Walk Like a Man
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2018
Babineau divulges the details of Brady's treatment, confirming Hodges' worst fears. As news about Brady spreads, Hodges faces intense scrutiny, and Babineau and Cora find themselves in jeopardy.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.1/1012 votes#7 - Missed You
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2018
With Brady hospitalized, Hodges and Holly rebuild, opening private investigative agency Finders Keepers. Brady's care falls to Dr. Babineau, an ambitious neurosurgeon, with input from his brilliant wife, Cora.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.0/1011 votes#8 - Willow Lake
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2017
As Hodges helps Janey through a difficult time, their connection deepens. Realizing he still needs their help, Hodges brings Jerome and Holly back into the investigation. Deborah confronts Brady with her concerns.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
7.0/107 votes#9 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2018
After Hodges suffers an attack, Ida, Holly, and Jerome rally around him, but Donna is reminded of her deepest fears. As support of Babineau's treatment methods dwindle, Babineau goes over Montez's head.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
6.8/1011 votes#10 - Gods Who Fall
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2017
Ida is hurt as Hodges and Janey's relationship intensifies. Lou is disturbed by an interaction with a customer. Deborah takes Brady to the cemetery and the two reflect on their difficult past.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
6.3/109 votes#11 - Fell on Black Days
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2018
Hodges and Donna look toward a new future; Jerome contemplates his place in the world; under pressure from Cora and Vitalta, Babineau performs brain surgery on Brady; Montez and Hodges effort to get Brady transferred out of Mercy General.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
6.1/1011 votes#12 - People in the Rain
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2017
Hodges struggles with the past as it concerns his daughter, Allie. As Deb attempts to make a change for the better, Brady interferes. Robi continues pressuring Brady to impress their bosses. Hodges connects with Janey's niece, Holly.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
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"Clarifications" is the best rated episode written by Dennis Lehane. It scored 8.2/10 based on 26 votes. It was directed by Anthony Hemingway. It aired on 2/24/2008 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Dead Soldiers".