The Best Episodes Written By Jace Richdale

Every TV Episode Written by Jace Richdale Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Kindness
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #1 - Kindness

    S1:E9

    With time running out, a desperate Frank is forced to put his life on the line to help Joe. The pieces finally fall into place for Smith as he uncovers who was behind the assassination attempt. Tagomi is devastated when he's confronted with the consequences of his scheming, and Kido's investigation takes a dramatic turn when he makes an important discovery.

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Just Let Go
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #2 - Just Let Go

    S6:E6

    Dexter is caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new Lieutenant duties, made all the more complicated when she finds out Quinn slept with a witness in the Doomsday case.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Buck the System
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    #3 - Buck the System

    S7:E3

    Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. While the Ukrainian mob seeks revenge for the killing of one of their own, Quinn grows close to a dancer at their strip club.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - The Dark... Whatever
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #4 - The Dark... Whatever

    S7:E10

    Dexter is unnerved when Hannah's father pays him a surprise visit; the Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more vicious; and Quinn defends Nadia's honor and finds himself in a volatile situation. Meanwhile; LaGuerta asks a former superior for help on the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Burns' Heir
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Burns' Heir

    S5:E18

    Bart is picked to be Burns' heir and moves into the Burns mansion, prompting Homer and Marge to hire a deprogrammer to get him back.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Revelations

    S1:E4

    Joe is increasingly torn between duty and his growing feelings for Juliana. While Ed tries to stop Frank from making an irrevocable decision, Smith's investigation is interrupted when he has trouble with his witness, and Tagomi's plan goes awry as events take a dramatic turn at the Crown Prince's speech.

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Ricochet Rabbit
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    #7 - Ricochet Rabbit

    S6:E10

    Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim before it's too late; Debra has a strong reaction to a crime scene, which leads her to the realization that she leans too heavily on her brother.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Skinny Is Magic
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Skinny Is Magic

    S1:E2

    After a suspicious fire at a motel, Patty wonders whether she was at fault. She and Nonnie try to solve the mystery on the first day of senior year.

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - A Little Reflection
    6.9/10(64 votes)

    #9 - A Little Reflection

    S8:E6

    Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for his table. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised by his ex, Hannah.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Why Bad Things Happen
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Why Bad Things Happen

    S1:E12

    Nonnie and Brick search for Patty when she goes missing. Bob is faced with a seemingly impossible decision. Regina gives Christian advice.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Bad Kitty
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Bad Kitty

    S1:E9

    Pastor Mike convinces Patty she has a demon inside of her and Christian offers up a suggestion. Bob grapples with his feelings.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Dunk 'N' Donut
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Dunk 'N' Donut

    S1:E6

    Nonnie comes to terms with what she wants. Meanwhile, Patty struggles to decide between two love interests and prepares for her baptism.

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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Goodbye Miami
    6.3/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Goodbye Miami

    S8:E10

    Dexter enlists Dr. Vogel's help to lure the Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table. Later, an important person in Dexter's life is murdered before his eyes.

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Jace Richdale Ratings Summary

"Kindness" is the best rated episode written by Jace Richdale. It scored 7.9/10 based on 45 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/20/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Just Let Go".