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The Best Episodes Written By Matt Kester

Every TV Episode Written by Matt Kester Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Matt Kester Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode written by Matt Kester. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by John Wells. It aired on 9/22/2024 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mauka to Makai".

  • Pilot
    9.5/102 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2024

    Captain Sonny Jennings and his core team of lifeguards monitor the dangerous Hawaiian waters; new lifeguard recruits compete to join Sonny’s district; Sonny and his family grieve after the loss of his nephew; Em reveals a romantic past with Will.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Mauka to Makai
    9.5/102 votes

    #2 - Mauka to Makai

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2024

    A flash flood sweeps a young tourist away from her family and out to deep sea; going against Sonny’s wishes, Em takes a bold risk and places her own life in danger in hopes of rescuing the lost -at-sea tourist.

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • The Deep End
    9.0/101 votes

    #3 - The Deep End

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2024

    Em works to earn the team's respect when she is left in charge and Hina and Kainalu juggle multiple beachside emergencies; Will's fiancee pays him a visit at work; Sonny opens up to a former lifeguard about his trauma since losing his nephew.

    Director: Loren Yaconelli

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • 6 A.M.
    8.4/1020 votes

    #4 - 6 A.M.

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2014

    Music and murder collide! Don’t worry, it’s jazz, not music from the 1800’s. A man dies when his car catches fires and incinerates him. The various suspects center around the world of Jazz and concerns the true author of one of its greatest standards.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Home for Supper
    8.2/105 votes

    #5 - Home for Supper

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2017

    The Farrells, Houghton, and Ledda ensure that Blackburg's annual coal parade is one for the ages.

    Director: Bill Johnson

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • What Must Be Done
    8.0/105 votes

    #6 - What Must Be Done

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2017

    Farrell family alliances are shattered.

    Director: Jon Amiel

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Broke from the Box
    7.3/103 votes

    #7 - Broke from the Box

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2018

    J tries to make his relationship with Nicky work as he faces pressure from Smurf to clean up loose ends; Craig gathers the boys to defend the Cody's reputation in town when outsiders move in on their territory; Billy gives Deran an idea for a job.

    Director: Mark Strand

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Jackpot
    7.3/103 votes

    #8 - Jackpot

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/7/2018

    Smurf enlists the boys in a surprise job that results in devastating consequences; Pope is forced to confront the truth about Baz's murder as J steps up for the family in an unexpected way.

    Director: Shawn Hatosy

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Home Sweet Home
    7.0/101 votes

    #9 - Home Sweet Home

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021

    Tensions rise as Deran, J, and Craig do a job that risks everything the family has. Pope goes to the desert trying to outrun his grief.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Loose Ends
    7.0/101 votes

    #10 - Loose Ends

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2021

    The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Reap
    6.5/102 votes

    #11 - Reap

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019

    Pope learns disturbing details about where Smurf has been, and the revelation puts Angela's spot in the house in jeopardy. Adrian's return to Oceanside leads to a confrontation with Deran, as J lays the groundwork for a new job.

    Director: Cherie Nowlan

    Writer: Matt Kester

  • Exit Strategy
    6.0/102 votes

    #12 - Exit Strategy

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2019

    Smurf orders the Cody boys to plan a dangerous job while she orchestrates an elaborate party at the house. J tries to ally himself with Pope, but learns he’s in way over his head. Craig responds to a challenge to his newly formed family with Renn.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Matt Kester