The BEST episodes of East New York
Every episode of East New York ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of East New York!
Regina Haywood is the newly promoted deputy inspector of East New York, a working-class neighborhood at the edge of Brooklyn. She leads a diverse group of officers and detectives, some of whom are reluctant to deploy her creative methods of serving and protecting in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification.
#1 - When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2022
When a retired cop who was planning to go public with claims of corruption dies and it's initially ruled suicide, a skeptical Haywood directs her team to investigate. Also, Bentley and Quinlan grow closer.
#2 - 10-13
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2023
With Bentley fighting for his life, Haywood and team race to track down the shooter, whose true target may have been another one of their own.
#3 - Ruskin Roulette
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/14/2023
Haywood’s leadership is called into question after a tragic shooting close to home, and her relationship with Suarez is put to the test.
#4 - By the Book
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2023
When a dancer is found on the New York City subway tracks, Killian and Morales’ investigation into her mysterious death challenges their tried-and-true detective work. Also, the grand opening of Goody’s is put in jeopardy and Quinlan and Bentley’s relationship hits a speedbump.
#5 - Pound of Flesh
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2023
The 7-4 investigates the suspicious death of the patriarch of a neighborhood barbecue joint who has a close connection to Suarez. Also, Haywood receives an unexpected request from her father.
#6 - CompStat Interruptus
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2022
When four party-goers fatally overdose, the 7-4's investigation is impeded by an ongoing DEA operation, and Haywood turns to Suarez for help. Also, Yenko deals with tension at home, and Sandeford prepares for a date with his ex, Tamika.
#7 - Best Served Cold
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2022
When a man is shot during a supermarket opening, Detective Morales suspects the crime is related to an unsolved assault case she was pressured to drop years earlier. Also, Officer Quinlan discovers pivotal new details that could help solve a cold case close to home.
#8 - The Harder They Fall
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2023
After an assistant district attorney is found dead following a court appearance, Haywood and Suarez face enormous pressure to solve the case. Also, Killian turns to a questionable source for help with a personal problem.
#9 - Going Commando
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2022
When a prisoner serving a life sentence escapes, the 7-4 teams up with the U.S. Marshals to track down the convict before he finds the cop who put him away: Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood. Also, Officer Quinlan struggles with her living situation.
#10 - Court on the Street
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2022
When a child goes missing, Haywood encourages Yenko to use his connection to a witness in the race to locate the young boy. Also, Chief Suarez lands in hot water after an arrest goes viral, and Sandeford unexpectedly crosses paths with an ex-girlfriend while on the job.
#11 - Snapped
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2022
When the team receives an unusual call for police assistance, they must employ creative methods to defuse a critical family conflict. Also, Haywood's mother encourages her to connect with her estranged father, and rookie officer Bentley bristles at career advice from his mentor, Sandeford.
#12 - There Goes the Neighborhood
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2023
When a body is found at the construction site of a new high-end housing development, the team races to find the killer amidst a contentious gentrification battle in the neighborhood. Also, Quinlan’s mother, Ann-Marie, pays an unexpected visit.
#13 - Up in Smoke
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/19/2023
When a string of marijuana dispensaries are robbed, Killian discovers a connection that could derail his personal life. Also, Suarez has a fateful meeting with Allison Cha, an influential political policy advisor, and Bentley returns to work after his shooting.
#14 - In the Bag
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2023
The 7-4’s investigation into a violent home invasion leads them to question one of their own. Also, Morales contends with a situation at her son’s school, and Haywood is forced to confront her father’s past.
#15 - A Humbling Blues
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/7/2023
The team faces unexpected challenges while investigating the murder of a homeless man. Also, Haywood and Dryden hit a speedbump in their relationship, and Quinlan struggles with a decision at Ruskin Gardens.
#16 - We Didn't Start the Fire
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2023
When the 7-4 investigates a fatal fire at a hair salon, Killian and Morales turn to Dr. Ken Corley, a medical examiner with ties to Regina’s past, and fire marshal Nicky Greenville for crucial insight. Also, Haywood announces a new policy without discussing it with Suarez, and Quinlan worries about Bentley’s worsening nightmares
#17 - The Small Things
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2022
During an investigation into a fatal shooting, the team crosses paths with Demonté Green, a smooth-talking businessman who may have been the intended target. Also, Deputy Inspector Haywood tries to help a troubled teen, and Detective Killian finds himself at odds with his girlfriend, Corinne, after she hires an ex-con to work at their new bar.
#18 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2022
Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood, the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct in East New York - a working-class neighborhood on the edge of Brooklyn in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood is determined to deploy creative methods to protect her beloved community with the help of her officers and detectives. But first, she has the daunting task of getting them on board, as some are skeptical of her promotion, and others resist the changes she is desperate to make. Regina Haywood has a vision: she and the squad of the 74th Precinct will not only serve their community - they'll also become part of it.
#19 - Family Tithes
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2023
When a house party in Ruskin Gardens ends in murder, Morales and Killian turn to Quinlan for insight into her neighbors to help crack the case. Also, Haywood takes on an unexpected new role, and Suarez tries to help his brother with a challenging situation.
#20 - Personal Shopper
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2023
When a string of luxury boutique robberies is tied to a crew out of East New York, the 7-4 discovers a connection to Haywood that could prove crucial to solving the case.
#21 - Misdemeanor Homicide
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2022
When two homicide victims – a young man from the housing projects and a fast-rising hedge fund partner – are discovered in the community, Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood fights to ensure both cases receive the same resources to bring the perpetrators to justice.