The BEST episodes of Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television season 1

Every episode of Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television season 1!

This show within a show is equal parts police-procedural comedy and show-biz commentary. When the LAPD somehow deems it a good idea to team one of its homicide detectives with a Hollywood actor and film the whole experiment for a TV—oops, I mean, Internet—series, straight-laced, no-nonsense detective Jessica Mathers (Samira Wiley) gets saddled with the unceasingly exuberant and cheerful Ryan Hansen. Their sleuthing adventures are infused with celebrity—including Joel McHale, Donald Faison, Eric Christian Olsen, Jon Cryer, and Kristen Bell—all playing comedically warped versions of themselves.

Last Updated: 10/1/2024Network: YouTube PremiumStatus: Ended
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7.68
25 votes

#1 - Joel McHale Is: Ryan Hansen

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2017

When the show’s ratings take a dip, Ryan must solve the biggest crime of all: his being recast by Joel McHale.

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7.56
16 votes

#2 - Eight is the New Se7en

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/2017

A serial killer targets Ryan and everyone he knows. It’s the second half of a two-part season (hopefully not series) finale - you’re welcome. Btw, there’s no such thing as a three-part episode.

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7.45
20 votes

#3 - Freezed

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/2017

Seven public domain princesses are murdered, and Ryan and Mathers need to solve the case before the killer strikes again. Kristen Bell guest stars in an unlikely role.

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7.27
22 votes

#4 - Hungry for Justice

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2017

When a famous food blogger is poisoned, it’s up to Ryan and Mathers to figure out who served his last meal.

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7.23
22 votes

#5 - Trafficking and the Traffic King

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2017

Ryan and Mathers investigate a drug deal gone wrong, but don’t get too far in Los Angeles traffic. While the case slows down, their friendship is on the fast track to carpool karaoke.

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7.21
19 votes

#6 - Escape Room Escapades

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2017

Ryan channels his inner Michael Douglas when six people are killed in an escape room and a Hollywood director becomes the prime suspect. It's just like Basic Instinct. Without the sex. Or Sharon Stone. Or anything remotely related to Basic Instinct.

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6.93
29 votes

#7 - Jane D'Oh!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2017

Ryan fully stresses about his upcoming Hamilton audition as he and Mathers must go undercover at an actor’s showcase to solve a perplexing double-homicide. It’s a pretty legit episode.

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6.77
44 votes

#8 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2017

Ryan and Mathers meet cute and totally solve their first murder together. Hijinks never ensue. Also: Jon Cryer, folks.

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