The Best Episodes Written By Max Hurwitz

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(13 votes)

   #1 - Same Blood

   S1:E83/6/2020

   Finally all the loose ends get tied. While the Lynwoods face the consequences of their job, Don Minu and Manuel have to decide how much they are willing to pay to maintain their power despite being a thousand miles away from each other

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Struck

   S5:E48/8/2015

   Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.

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   8.0/10(28 votes)

   #3 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

   S1:E38/8/2017

   Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF. In 1997, Ted claims he can invalidate all of the evidence against him.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Ni' Hodisxǫs (The Glittering World)

   S4:E84/5/2026

   Leaphorn engages Vaggan in a battle of wills in order to and save himself and Billie from a grisly fate.

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   7.9/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Miranda

   S1:E32/21/2020

   As Manuel and his team face the consequences of their choices, Chris and Don Minu, at the opposites of the world, have to face some dangerous and unexpected circumstances.

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   7.8/10(13 votes)

   #6 - En el mismo camino

   S1:E62/28/2020

   While Chris and Emma are about to cross the Moroccan border, in Mexico Manuel and his men build a ragtag army on behalf of the Leyra cartel.

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   7.8/10(13 votes)

   #7 - Family

   S1:E73/6/2020

   As Don Minu’s enemies counterattack, the Lynwoods must face another element of danger in Morocco.

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #8 - Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)

   S3:E64/13/2025

   Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.

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   7.5/10(14 votes)

   #9 - Sharia

   S1:E52/28/2020

   While Don Minu’s leadership is undermined by betrayals and power struggles, the Lynwoods face the dangers of crossing the Malian desert.

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    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Wonders of the Unknown

    S2:E28/6/2023

    Leaphorn explores personal ties to an increasingly mysterious case, while Chee is questioned by a reluctant Sgt. Manuelito. The discovery of a body sends Leaphorn and Manuelito in pursuit of a child in danger.

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    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Black Hole Sun

    S2:E58/27/2023

    With his suspect in custody, Leaphorn races against the clock to get a confession, while Chee goes under cover at the cult that ties their investigations together. Meanwhile, Manuelito counsels a teenager nervous about the draft.

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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Bear Man

    S4:E69/6/2014

    Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.

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    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Ch'į́į́dii (Ghosts)

    S3:E33/23/2025

    After a close call, Leaphorn and Chee follow the trail of a new suspect. The discovery of a body sends Special Agent Washington in a different direction. Manuelito puts a target on her back as she digs deeper into the mystery.

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    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Bikéé' Doo Éédahoozįįdę́ę́góó (Toward Their Unknown Paths)

    S4:E22/22/2026

    Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito uncover new clues to the missing girl's whereabouts in the wake of a deadly shooting.

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