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.

Last Updated: 7/30/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
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7.90
276 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
Writer: Mike Flynn
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10-13
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7.86
239 votes

#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.

Directors: Ramaa Mosley
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Ruskin Roulette
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7.84
182 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
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By the Book
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7.76
236 votes

#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.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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Pound of Flesh
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7.74
203 votes

#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.

Directors: Ramaa Mosley
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CompStat Interruptus
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7.73
275 votes

#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.

Directors: Mo McRae
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Best Served Cold
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7.73
277 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
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The Harder They Fall
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7.72
195 votes

#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.

Directors: Lisa Leone
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Going Commando
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7.72
299 votes

#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.

Directors: Jackeline Tejada
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Court on the Street
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7.70
288 votes

#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.

Directors: Mo McRae
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Snapped
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7.68
308 votes

#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.

Directors: Scott Ellis
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There Goes the Neighborhood
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7.68
192 votes

#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.

Directors: Sharon Lewis
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Up in Smoke
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7.66
217 votes

#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.

Directors: Nijla Mu'min
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In the Bag
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7.66
200 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
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The Small Things
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7.65
311 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Mo McRae
Writer: Mike Flynn
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We Didn't Start the Fire
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7.64
211 votes

#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

Writer: Ed Redlich
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Pilot
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7.64
368 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
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A Humbling Blues
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7.64
203 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Mo McRae
Writer: Mike Flynn
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Family Tithes
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7.63
221 votes

#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.

Directors: Mo McRae
Writer: Mike Flynn
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Personal Shopper
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7.59
214 votes

#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.

Directors: Mo McRae
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Misdemeanor Homicide
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7.58
327 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael M. Robin
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