The BEST episodes of Dark Winds

Every episode of Dark Winds ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dark Winds!

On a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee. Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.

Last Updated: 3/25/2025Network: AMCStatus: Continuing
Ch'į́į́dii (Ghosts)
star
7.81
78 votes

#1 - Ch'į́į́dii (Ghosts)

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2025

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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Hózhó náhásdlįį (Beauty is Restored)
star
7.79
506 votes

#2 - Hózhó náhásdlįį (Beauty is Restored)

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/3/2023

Leaphorn and Chee discover evidence that connects their cases, only for Leaphorn to realize justice won’t be easily served. Manuelito prepares for a big life change.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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HózhóoNaasháa
star
7.77
805 votes

#3 - HózhóoNaasháa

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2022

Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito descend on the hiding place of the Buffalo Society.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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Wonders of the Unknown
star
7.73
555 votes

#4 - Wonders of the Unknown

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2023

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

Directors: Chris Eyre
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Hooghandi
star
7.72
821 votes

#5 - Hooghandi

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2022

Leaphorn and Chee uncover a big break in the case. Manuelito makes a discovery of her own.

Writer: Billy Luther
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Ye'iitsoh (Big Monster)
star
7.71
205 votes

#6 - Ye'iitsoh (Big Monster)

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2025

Two boys disappear, leaving behind an abandoned bicycle and a mystery for the NTP to solve. Meanwhile at the border, Bernadette stumbles across a conspiracy with far-reaching implications.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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The March
star
7.71
505 votes

#7 - The March

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2023

Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect. Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.

Directors: Michael Nankin
Writer: Jason Gavin
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The Male Rain Approaches
star
7.71
936 votes

#8 - The Male Rain Approaches

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2022

Leaphorn and Chee interview the witness to the motel murders. Manuelito investigates a new crime.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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Antigonish
star
7.70
511 votes

#9 - Antigonish

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2023

After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff’s department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.

Directors: Michael Nankin
Writer: Steven Judd
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Ha’iinlni
star
7.70
814 votes

#10 - Ha’iinlni

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2022

Leaphorn is thrown a curveball in the case. Manuelito faces her fears. Chee must make a choice.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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Na'niłkaadii (Sheep Dog)
star
7.66
622 votes

#11 - Na'niłkaadii (Sheep Dog)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/30/2023

Navajo Tribal Policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates the death of a man involved in a mysterious cult, while Jim Chee, moonlighting as a PI, works a case of his own; when their investigations collide, Leaphorn and Chee find themselves in grave danger.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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Black Hole Sun
star
7.65
506 votes

#12 - Black Hole Sun

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2023

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. Manuelito counsels a teenager nervous about the draft.

Directors: Billy Luther
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K'e
star
7.63
846 votes

#13 - K'e

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2022

Chee and Manuelito investigate a kidnapping. Leaphorn brings home the bodies of the murder victims.

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Náá'tsoh (Big Eyes)
star
7.53
178 votes

#14 - Náá'tsoh (Big Eyes)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2025

Navajo police officer Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of two boys, while Bernadette Manuelito uncovers a conspiracy at the Border Patrol.

Directors: Michael Nankin
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Monster Slayer
star
7.53
1033 votes

#15 - Monster Slayer

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2022

On a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation in 1971, Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police and new Deputy Jim Chee are besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. Together, the two men face the trauma of their pasts as they search for clues.

Directors: Chris Eyre
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