The BEST episodes of Saving Grace season 1

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

Academy Award winner Holly Hunter, making her television series debut, stars in this TNT drama series about a police detective with an emotional crisis living in Oklahoma City. A respected officer, Grace Hanadarko can't seem to run her personal life with the same sort of finesse she has in the field. Can a unlikely divine stranger influence her to get her life back on track?

Last Updated: 11/12/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
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9.53
77 votes

#1 - This Is Way Too Normal For You

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2007

A home for the mentally challenged is the target area of investigation when a robbery occurs involving a man with Down Syndrome.

Directors: Tom McLoughlin
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9.53
78 votes

#2 - Is There A Scarlet Letter On My Breast?

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2007

A defense attorney from Los Angeles comes to town for a murder trial and his presence may influence the team in professional and personal areas of their lives.

Directors: Guy Ferland
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9.24
46 votes

#3 - Taco, Tulips, Duck and Spices

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2007

A photo of Grace's sister, Paige, is found in a burning car.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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A Language of Angels
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9.17
47 votes

#4 - A Language of Angels

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2007

A crime from 11 years ago is on Grace's thoughts due to a new case.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Mark Israel
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9.12
49 votes

#5 - Everything's Got a Shelf Life

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2007

During the raid on a killer's house, Grace gets shot and almost dies, while another policeman isn't as lucky as her and gets shot to death. Meanwhile, Leon Cooley has to deal with his ex-wife marrying another man, who might adopt his son.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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8.39
79 votes

#6 - It's Better When I Can See You

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2007

3 children are killed in a bus accident and Grace's investigation is interrupted by bad weather as tornadoes rip through the city.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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8.31
81 votes

#7 - And You Wonder Why I Lie

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2007

The death of an alleged call girl in a flight attendant’s uniform leads Grace and the guys to investigate a notorious Oklahoma crime family. Grace is finally confronted by Ham’s wife about the affair. A financially-strapped Rhetta gets excited about making two grand as an expert witness. And Grace and Rhetta hatch a secret plan for Rhetta to meet Earl.

Directors: Gloria Muzio
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8.29
79 votes

#8 - Yeehaw, Geepaw

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2007

Grace and the guys investigate the murder of a “crispy critter” in the Oklahoma countryside and Bobby soon discovers the deceased was one of his mentees. Grace enlists the help of her Native American grandfather, “Geepaw,” to help with the case, but is shocked when she sees how quickly his health is deteriorating. Grace and her sister, Paige, fight over many things, including Geepaw’s future in a nursing home. Earl tries to make Grace realize the importance of family… and Grace and Butch rekindle their passion.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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8.04
101 votes

#9 - Bring It On, Earl

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2007

Grace and her team investigate the murder of an oilman. Meanwhile, Ham discovers Grace's romantic past with Butch Stillwater, which puts a strain on their relationship. Grace sets out to prove her courage by challenging Earl to a wrestling match.

Directors: Guy Ferland
Writer: Nancy Miller
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7.88
84 votes

#10 - Would You Want Me To Tell You?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2007

Grace and Ham play cops and robbers with toy guns. Grace’s favorite Aunt Cathy comes to town – has a run in with Earl, clashes with Betty – and reveals some shocking news. But first-- Rhetta, Grace, and Aunt Cathy get drunk and remember old times. Meanwhile, cattle tycoon Alvin Green’s world begins to crumble after his lucky bull statue is stolen. He insists Major Crimes take the case. When Grace’s father has a fire station named after him, Grace’s family comes together for the dedication ceremony. Henry’s cat dies and Grace comforts him the only way she knows how.

Directors: David Von Ancken
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7.84
94 votes

#11 - Bless Me, Father, for I Have Sinned

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2007

Grace and her team investigate the murder of a manager of a sleazy local motel. The investigation eventually leads to a maid, who claims the victim was trying to rape her. Complications arise when a local priest offers her the right of sanctuary. Meanwhile, Grace begins to accept Earl's presence in her life.

Directors: Dean White
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7.19
204 votes

#12 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2007

Grace Hanadarko is an Oklahoma City police detective with an alcohol problem and a self-destructive lifestyle. After she hits a man with her car while driving drunk, she asks God for help and an angel named Earl appears. Earl wants to help her find the right path of life again, but it is going to be a hard piece of work for both of them.

Writer: Nancy Miller
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6.99
119 votes

#13 - Keep Your Damn Wings Off My Nephew

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2007

A 17-year-old devout Christian comes under attack just days before he’s scheduled to testify in a murder trial. In order to ensure his safety, Grace allows him to move in with her. But Grace can only handle so much preaching, so she ropes the guys into helping her watch over him. Grace gets pissed when Earl uses Leon Cooley and her nephew, Clay, to get her attention.

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