The BEST episodes of Republic of Doyle season 1

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

The sleepy port city of St. John's, Newfoundland, is changing. While an influx of oil has flooded its coffers, it's also brought to the surface the corrupt -- where there's cash, there's trash, after all. And doing his part to clean things up is private eye Jake Doyle, who, with the help of his dad and partner at the Doyle P.I. Firm, takes on all cases -- with the odd homicide thrown in just to keep things interesting.

Last Updated: 3/9/2024Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended
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Hit and Rum
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8.58
101 votes

#1 - Hit and Rum

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2010

The Doyles start trailing a potentially cheating husband to find he deeply loves his wife but is in deep trouble with some menacing criminals and smugglers; as Nikki moves forward with her new beau, Jake and Leslie take it to the next level.

Directors: Steve DiMarco
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The Woman Who Knew Too Little
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8.33
64 votes

#2 - The Woman Who Knew Too Little

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2010

Jake sets out to find the true identity of a beautiful amnesiac who stumbles across his path and ends up fighting off her two stalkers; Martin Poole refuses to leave town and wreaks havoc in Rose and Mal’s relationship; and Leslie gives Jake the cold shoulder.

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The Tell-Tale Safe
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8.31
62 votes

#3 - The Tell-Tale Safe

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2010

A grieving widow hires the Doyles to find out why her husband left a generous sum of money in his will to a woman she’s never heard of. Rose continues to battle with Martin over their divorce while Mal formulates a plan to get Poole out of their lives for good; and Leslie and Jake hit a comfortable stride as friends and colleagues - just as his divorce from Nikki becomes final.

Directors: Jerry Ciccoritti
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The Fall of the Republic
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8.24
68 votes

#4 - The Fall of the Republic

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2010

After getting a call from his brother Christian, Jake must help prove him innocent in a shady murder case. Meanwhile health issues creep up on Mal and Des along with Tinny take on a case by themselves.

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The One Who Got Away
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8.22
76 votes

#5 - The One Who Got Away

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2010

The Doyles show their sentimental side as they help Jake’s high school girlfriend run off into the sunset with her new husband, who’s running from both bad guys and good guys to just get away; Rose’s past comes back to haunt her in the form of her ex-con husband, while Leslie weighs whether or not she wants Jake in her future.

Directors: Larry McLean
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A Horse Divided
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8.21
66 votes

#6 - A Horse Divided

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2010

Tensions are at an all-time high with Jake's older brother Christian back in town and the Doyles are on a case involving Walter's soon-to-be brother-in-law.

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The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle
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8.16
67 votes

#7 - The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2010

When Mal suddenly leaves town and lends Jake out to be shadowed by a pompous crime novelist looking for inspiration, Jake’s entire life, including his constant relationship woes, is put under the authorial microscope; a simple cheating spouse domestic case turns out to be something far more devious than it first appears; and Jake, expecting the return of his father, gets an unwelcome surprise when it’s not Mal standing in the kitchen to greet him but his troubled older brother, Christian.

Directors: Robert Lieberman
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He Sleeps With the Chips
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8.11
63 votes

#8 - He Sleeps With the Chips

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2010

When a dubious chip truck owner notices his truck is missing - along with his driver/best buddy - he cons Jake into taking the case; Martin really crosses a line with Rose and she takes matters into her own hands; and Jake’s divorce becomes final and he’s happy to tell Leslie that he’s now a free-agent. But Leslie’s just been bumped up the ladder with a promotion to Sergeant, and her eye is on the job, not Jake Doyle.

Directors: Phil Earnshaw
Writer: Perry Chafe
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Blood Is Thicker Than Blood
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8.11
128 votes

#9 - Blood Is Thicker Than Blood

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2010

A wrongfully convicted murderer gets out of prison and offers the Doyles a generous payday if they find the real killer; Jake finds out the truth about Nikki’s pregnancy.

Directors: Steve DiMarco
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Duchess of George
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8.07
102 votes

#10 - Duchess of George

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2010

The Doyles take on a cold arson case for Mal’s old flame to find out the tragic truth of what really happened when a girl died in a bar fire; Jake and Leslie are finally starting to connect when Jake discovers he might be… a daddy?

Directors: Steve DiMarco
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The Return of the Grievous Angel
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7.92
136 votes

#11 - The Return of the Grievous Angel

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2010

A young woman comes to The Doyles with one case – to find her unknown biological father – but they end up solving three; Jake is distracted by Leslie while trying to extract himself from Nikki.

Directors: Steve DiMarco
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Fathers and Sons
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7.68
164 votes

#12 - Fathers and Sons

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2010

The Doyles help a close family friend beat a manslaughter charge despite the fact that he refuses to defend himself; Jake’s relationship with his ex-wife, Nikki, is heating up when it should be cooling down – and Leslie might be the perfect distraction.

Directors: Mike Clattenburg
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