The BEST episodes of Lethal Weapon

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

A slightly unhinged cop is partnered with a veteran detective trying to maintain a low stress level in his life.

Last Updated: 12/23/2023Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Commencement
star
8.09
3504 votes

#1 - Commencement

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2017

In the season one finale, Riggs makes a shocking discovery about Miranda's death that leads him back to the cartel in a desperate search for answers.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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The Spy Who Loved Me
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7.98
1046 votes

#2 - The Spy Who Loved Me

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2019

When Cole is investigated by the FBI, Murtaugh is forced to question his loyalty to his own partner. Meanwhile, Cole works a case that puts Natalie's fiancé, Andrew, into the crosshairs right before their wedding day.

Directors: Nick Copus
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A Problem Like Maria
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7.92
3444 votes

#3 - A Problem Like Maria

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2017

Riggs, Murtaugh and Palmer gain inside knowledge of dangerous new cartel operations, but Riggs' attachment to Palmer worries Avery and Delgado. In other events, Trish contemplates a new career opportunity.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Alex Taub
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One Day More
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7.91
1724 votes

#4 - One Day More

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2018

The squad is on high alert after an apparent threat is made on Riggs' life. With Murtaugh taking on more responsibility at work, he and Riggs have to deal with their changing relationship. Meanwhile, Trish gets caught up in some trouble and Molly asks Riggs to make a big decision about their future.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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The Murtaugh File
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7.90
3470 votes

#5 - The Murtaugh File

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2017

A brutal car crash reveals that Cahill is the target of a murderous stalker, causing Riggs and Murtaugh to turn the tables and start asking her questions for a change. Meanwhile, after finding Murtaugh's file in Cahill's office, Riggs becomes obsessed with finding out about his past as Roger and Trish reel over their daughter's newfound fake ID.

Directors: Matt Barber
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As Good as It Getz
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7.89
3392 votes

#6 - As Good as It Getz

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2017

Riggs and Murtaugh are forced to work with DEA agent Karen Palmer again, to protect Leo Getz, an ambulance-chasing attorney who was linked to the Cartel. As the three delve further into the case, they begin to realize that Leo may not be the only one with a target on his back. In the meantime, Riggs begins to view Agent Palmer in a new light while Murtaugh is left worried after Trish makes a spontaneous decision

Directors: Nick Copus
Writer: Rob Wright
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El Gringo Loco
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7.89
3017 votes

#7 - El Gringo Loco

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2017

Murtaugh follows Riggs down to Mexico, where he plans to avenge his wife's death and finish off Tito Flores once and for all. Once back in the States, they have a few people to answer to during the ongoing investigation around Flores, including Murtaugh's family. Meanwhile, Avery is questioned by Internal Affairs about the integrity of his department.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Surf 'N Turf
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7.87
4395 votes

#8 - Surf 'N Turf

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2016

A noise complaint at a boxer's home leads Riggs and Murtaugh to a case involving illegal gun runners and Riggs becomes personally invested in the outcome when one of their targets reminds him of his late wife. Meanwhile, Trish worries about Murtaugh's health.

Directors: McG
Writer: Matt Miller
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Spilt Milk
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7.87
3982 votes

#9 - Spilt Milk

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2016

Murtaugh delves deep into the psyche of a former navy seal who is wanted for criminal activity, and draws parallels between him and his partner, Riggs, who also served in the military. Riggs' connection to the suspect threatens to interfere with the case, but it also forces him to open up to Murtaugh.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Dial M for Murtaugh
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7.86
1202 votes

#10 - Dial M for Murtaugh

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2019

Murtaugh takes a family vacation, but is pulled back into work when he witnesses an alleged abduction. Cole is left to investigate a murder himself, but the two cases begin to intersect. Meanwhile, Erica's mother, Senator Malick, comes to town and stirs things up between Erica, Cole and the case at hand.

Writer: Kyle Warren
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Jingle Bell Glock
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7.84
3722 votes

#11 - Jingle Bell Glock

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2016

The whole precinct's holiday celebrations are cut short when they're called to examine a ruthless homicide linked to Eddie Flores (guest star Raul Casso), the deranged nephew of a notable drug lord who has a previous history with Riggs. The holiday season weighs heavily on Riggs, who flashes back to past Christmases with his former wife, Miranda. Murtaugh is also a little preoccupied with his neighbor's obnoxious holiday decorations.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Joe Smith
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Wreck the Halls
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7.82
2195 votes

#12 - Wreck the Halls

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2017

It's Christmas time and the Murtaugh family is headed to Hawaii. However, Murtaugh's vacation is put on hold when he and Riggs are called to a homicide and the victim is an old friend. Meanwhile, Riggs gets a surprise phone call from a relative just in time for Christmas.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Katie Varney
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Can I Get a Witness?
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7.82
3711 votes

#13 - Can I Get a Witness?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2016

When a million dollar casino heist takes a deadly turn, Riggs befriends the only credible witness, an eight-year-old boy, and takes him into his care. Murtaugh pulls some dangerous stunts in an attempt to prove to everyone that he can be a motorcycle guy. Riggs contemplates what to do with the money he received from selling his home in Texas.

Directors: Jason Ensler
Writer: Amanda Green
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Dancing in September
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7.82
2741 votes

#14 - Dancing in September

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

Riggs and Murtaugh respond to the death of a plastic surgeon, drawing them into a case involving an illegal drug ring run out of a wellness clinic. Things heat up when Palmer from the DEA and Riggs compete to solve the case first. Meanwhile, Trish and Murtaugh face the emotional challenges of sending their first son, RJ, off to college

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Alex Taub
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Fashion Police
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7.79
3797 votes

#15 - Fashion Police

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2016

Riggs and Murtaugh look into the murder of one of L.A.'s fashion expeditors and discover an underground DEA operation. In other events, with Trish and the kids away, Murtaugh goes on a "bender"; and Riggs has all-too-real dreams of Miranda.

Directors: Rob Seidenglanz
Writer: Kyle Warren
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There Goes the Neighborhood
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7.79
4073 votes

#16 - There Goes the Neighborhood

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2016

A string of burglaries hits close to home for Murtaugh when one occurs in his own neighborhood, and it gets just as personal for Riggs when another break-in ends in a casualty. Meanwhile, Roger Junior connects with an old friend who might be twisted up in some criminal action of his own.

Directors: Jason Ensler
Writer: Adele Lim
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Lawmen
star
7.79
3491 votes

#17 - Lawmen

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2017

Murtaugh and Riggs square off with the L.A. Sheriff's department when their investigation into the death of a Texas Ranger leads them to a possible misuse of power. The case also surfaces a dark secret from Capt. Avery's past.

Directors: Sylvain White
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Double Shot of Baileys
star
7.77
1977 votes

#18 - Double Shot of Baileys

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2018

When Detective Bailey's sister, Jess, runs into trouble with the law, Bailey must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her family. Meanwhile, with Trish away on a company retreat, Murtaugh is left to help Riana navigate boy problems, and Riggs deals with the fallout of a night of heavy drinking.

Directors: John Behring
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Pilot
star
7.77
4992 votes

#19 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2016

A slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he's partnered with a veteran detective trying to keep maintain a low stress level in his life.

Directors: McG
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Gold Rush
star
7.77
2462 votes

#20 - Gold Rush

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2017

Riggs is reunited with childhood friends and comes to realize they might be mixed up in the robbery-homicide case he and Murtaugh are investigating. Meanwhile, Murtaugh finds a joint stashed in his kitchen that he brings to Scorsese for testing in effort to bust one of his kids

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Born to Run
star
7.75
2747 votes

#21 - Born to Run

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2017

Murtaugh and Riggs investigate the mysterious death of famous singer Shaye's bodyguard. Murtaugh turns to his daughter, a fan of the singer, to learn more about Shaye's background and uncover the possible suspects. Meanwhile, Riggs learns the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship with help from Murtaugh.

Directors: Nathan Hope
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Ties That Bind
star
7.75
3903 votes

#22 - Ties That Bind

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2016

When Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a high-profile case surrounding the murder of a young model, they uncover a vicious secret behind the locked mansion gates of one of LA's wealthiest families. Riggs gets a jolt from his past when he discovers that an old friend of his wife has ties to the case. Murtaugh is shocked to hear that his daughter is sending promiscuous photos to her new boyfriend.

Directors: Antonio Negret
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The Roger and Me
star
7.74
1216 votes

#23 - The Roger and Me

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2019

Murtaugh and Cole investigate the murder of an underground MMA fighter when Murtaugh realizes his fighting moves aren't as sharp as they once were. Meanwhile, Trish is unfulfilled by her practice and considers running for a public office. Also, Cole and Erica try to keep things casual and uncomplicated but their plan backfires when Maya reacts to her family changes in a negative way.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Flight Risk
star
7.74
2685 votes

#24 - Flight Risk

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2017

Murtaugh and Riggs respond to a robbery that took place 20,000 feet in the air. The investigation turns into an ongoing hunt for an unreliable father, with his daughter being their main witness. Meanwhile, Murtaugh faces hostility from his own daughter, Riana, as he tries to connect with her.

Directors: Omar Madha
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Unnecessary Roughness
star
7.73
3437 votes

#25 - Unnecessary Roughness

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/22/2017

A murder involving a high school football star draws Riggs and Murtaugh into the lucrative and corrupt world of college football recruiting; Murtaugh considers a change in his professional life; Riggs spends more time with Karen Palmer.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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