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.
#1 - Béésh Łį́į́ (Iron Horse)
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2025
Leaphorn and Chee call upon all their resources to solve the case and serve justice after learning the identity of the killer. Bernadette fights for her life after coming face-to-face with the truth.
#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.
#3 - HózhóoNaasháa
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2022
Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito descend on the hiding place of the Buffalo Society.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - T'áá Áłts'íísígo (Just a Small Piece)
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2025
Leaphorn and Chee retrace their steps after uncovering a vital clue. Special Agent Washington pressures Emma for information. Manuelito moves quickly to execute a search warrant.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Chahałheeł (Darkness Falls)
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2025
Chee pays Manuelito a visit after discovering a link between their cases. Leaphorn pursues a fugitive suspect. Special Agent Washington interviews an eyewitness to the crime she's investigating.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Tsékǫ̨' Hasą́ní (Coal Mine Canyon)
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2025
Following a grisly murder, Leaphorn and Chee strike out on their own when the FBI take over their case. Special Agent Washington pays the Leaphorns an unexpected visit. Manuelito searches for evidence south of the border.
#20 - Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told)
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2025
Leaphorn is forced to confront his worst fears and darkest memories when he puts his life on the line to prevent another murder.