The Best Episodes Written By J. david Shanks

Every TV Episode Written by J. david Shanks Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Matters of Life and Death
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Matters of Life and Death

    S1:E3

    While Fish pursues an elusive lead, KJ struggles to have a painful conversation with the Butlers. Pete and DiAngelo butt heads.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Impimpi
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Impimpi

    S1:E4

    When Anton, an old colleague, learns Gray is working with the Tongais, he forces Gray to choose: his family or Horse. Rose and Makayla work together to survive. Horse searches for a traitor.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Good Cop, Bad Cop
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

    S1:E8

    After Saperstein's death, Harlee realizes there are no lines Wozniak won't cross and decides to help Stahl's investigation. The crew retaliates against a pair of abusive cops after they harass Harlee's daughter Cristina and her boyfriend. Wozniak makes Loman feel like a part of the unit.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Original Sin
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Original Sin

    S1:E2

    Harlee struggles with becoming an FBI informant while Wozniak suspects every member of his crew. Paranoid that Wozniak's search will lead to her, Harlee suggests polygraphng the entire crew, a plan that backfires. An appeals case sends Wozniak to watch tapes from his first encounter with Harlee, revealing a dark secret from their past. Meanwhile, Espada helps Tess deal with her husband's infidelity.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Past Due
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Past Due

    S2:E3

    Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie’s confession. Ronnie receives some shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Blind Eye
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Blind Eye

    S2:E7

    Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings

    S2:E9

    Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.

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J. David Shanks Ratings Summary

"Matters of Life and Death" is the best rated episode written by J. David Shanks. It scored 7.9/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/23/2018 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Impimpi".