The BEST episodes of Dark Winds season 1

Every episode of Dark Winds season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dark Winds season 1!

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
HózhóoNaasháa
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7.77
805 votes

#1 - 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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Hooghandi
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7.72
821 votes

#2 - 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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The Male Rain Approaches
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7.71
936 votes

#3 - 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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Ha’iinlni
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7.70
814 votes

#4 - 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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K'e
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7.63
846 votes

#5 - 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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Monster Slayer
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7.53
1033 votes

#6 - 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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