The Best Episodes Written By Sidney Lumet

Every TV Episode Written by Sidney Lumet Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Queenie's Tough
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Queenie's Tough

    S2:E4

    Judge Attallah Sims takes on the establishment when she pursues a conviction against the captain of the narcotics branch, who had refused to put an officer in rehab when he got hooked on drugs. Fatima is slipped a knockout drug at an office party and ends up spending the night with J.J. Attallah finds out she will not be returning as a judge when her term expires. J.J. wins a coveted slot on the joint task force investigating mob ties in the construction industry - only to appear to be on the take with the mob.

    Director:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Bobby And Cynthia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Bobby And Cynthia

    S1:E1

    The media harasses Judge Joe Rifkind and a higher judge for the shooting of a rookie police officer who was killed by a young criminal the judge set free. To make amends, Judge Rifkind pays a visit to the father of the rookie police officer who also happens to be one of his former police partners. Assistant DA Bobby Esposito's brother, Frank, is given another chance to stop using drugs, but when he doesn't show up for his flight to the rehabilitation centre, Bobby assumes he's been deceived by Frank again. Meanwhile, Bobby and Cynthia Bennington's relationship heats up despite the one secret Bobby can't bring himself to tell her.

    Director:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Sidney Lumet Ratings Summary

"Queenie's Tough" is the best rated episode written by Sidney Lumet. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/29/2001 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bobby And Cynthia".