The WORST episodes of Saving Grace

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

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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So Help You God
star
5.53
51 votes

#1 - So Help You God

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/31/2010

Grace may be able to tell God all the things she has done through her life because of her bond with Earl.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Mark Israel
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star
6.99
119 votes

#2 - 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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star
7.11
46 votes

#3 - I Need You to Call Earl

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/21/2010

Grace has trouble dealing with a food issue and doesn't go to anybody for help to deal with it. Neely's having trouble when her drug problem spirals out of control. A friend of Butch's needs help getting out of a tough situation.

Directors: Tricia Brock
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Moooooooo
star
7.18
44 votes

#4 - Moooooooo

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2009

During a case that puts Grace’s spirituality to the test, the squad investigates the murder of a Hasidic Jew whose body is found near a herd of dead cows. Meanwhile, Grace tries to connect with Neely, and Ham’s sister-in-law, Amanda, struggles to get over the death of her husband.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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star
7.19
204 votes

#5 - 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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It's a Fierce, White Hot Mighty Love
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7.20
46 votes

#6 - It's a Fierce, White Hot Mighty Love

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2008

A mother goes missing; Clay joins the OCPD Explorers program against his father's wishes and confronts Ham about his affair with Grace; Butch becomes the target of a stalker.

Directors: Gary A. Randall
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You Are My Partner
star
7.24
46 votes

#7 - You Are My Partner

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2008

A young Mexican woman dies at the hospital after being dropped off by a known white supremacist; Ham continues to struggle.

Directors: Gary A. Randall
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star
7.30
50 votes

#8 - You Can't Save Them All, Grace

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/12/2010

A friend of Grace's doesn't want any help in the possible murder of her husband. The squad has little time to waste in trying to track down and a missing person with brain damage. Grace tries to find out exactly when Earl began following her.

Directors: Gary A. Randall
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star
7.36
50 votes

#9 - I'm Gonna Need a Big Night Light

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/21/2010

Grace returns to Oklahoma City long rejuvenated and with a new perspective on how to deal with crime. Her family is still trying to grasp with exactly what happened.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Mark Israel
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Take Me Somewhere, Earl
star
7.44
18 votes

#10 - Take Me Somewhere, Earl

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2009

The team blows Bobby's cover when they investigate a murder; Grace has suspicions about Abby; Rhetta and Johnny meet with Leon.

Directors: Tricia Brock
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Let's Talk
star
7.50
18 votes

#11 - Let's Talk

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/29/2010

In the immediate aftermath of Grace and Neely’s survived fall from the top of a building, Grace, now known as “Angel Cop” by the city, decides to have it out with God once and for all. But a mysterious stranger might have something to say about that. Ham struggles with his father over the fact that Ham is now dating his dead brother’s widow. And the squad investigates a deadly mauling by a dog.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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The Heart of a Cop
star
7.56
16 votes

#12 - The Heart of a Cop

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2009

The squad tracks down a serial killer who has been mutilating women; Ham is temporarily partnered with Butch during Bobby's absence; Earl tries to persuade Grace to help Leon.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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Looks Like a Lesbian Attack to Me
star
7.65
17 votes

#13 - Looks Like a Lesbian Attack to Me

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2009

The squad investigates the death of a parole officer with a secret life, while Grace and her brother Johnny finally track down Neely, the young addict who shares visions of Earl. And Rhetta decides to make some personal changes in the wake of her troubles at home.

Writer: Elle Johnson
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Am I Gonna Die Today?
star
7.67
18 votes

#14 - Am I Gonna Die Today?

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2009

Summer finale. A prominent doctor fatally wounds an intruder in his house, but Grace feels the doctor's story isn't exact. Ham breaks some interesting news to Grace, and Earl tells her she will need to help Neely.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Mark Israel
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That Was No First Kiss
star
7.71
17 votes

#15 - That Was No First Kiss

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2009

The squad investigates the death of a 99-year-old man who has been shot in the head sitting in his home. The case, which resembles a crime that happened in Tulsa three years ago, offers Grace and Perry an opportunity to utilize their expertise in gambling-related crimes from the vice days.  It also gives Bobby a chance to reconnect with his dad and Ham a chance to connect with a kindred spirit. But Grace’s attention is drawn towards Rhetta when she learns something unexpected about Ronnie.

Directors: Robin Schmidt
Writer: Mark Israel
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Do You Love Him?
star
7.71
17 votes

#16 - Do You Love Him?

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2008

A large stash of money is found in Grace's car when the door is knocked off by a drunken driver; Ham's little brother disappears in Afghanistan.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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A Little Hometown Love
star
7.71
49 votes

#17 - A Little Hometown Love

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2008

The squad's evidence supervisor is found dead in a bathroom stall at the local cop hang-out; Ham's brother comes to visit before being deployed; Grace and Leon dream about each other.

Directors: Adam Davidson
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star
7.72
18 votes

#18 - She's a Lump

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2009

Grace and her crew investigate the unusual suicide of a court reporter, and conclude the crime was staged. Elsewhere, Grace tries forming a bond with Neely, despite the fragile physical state of the young drug abuser; and Rhetta is close to losing something very special to her.

Directors: Rohn Schmidt
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Have a Seat, Earl
star
7.75
48 votes

#19 - Have a Seat, Earl

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2008

Grace struggles with what she should do about father Murphy. Off duty from calling in sick she winds up capturing number six on the FBI's most wanted list while meeting Gretta. After Grace brings in father Murphy he winds up dead and she's suspected.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Nancy Miller
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star
7.76
17 votes

#20 - I Killed Kristin

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/24/2010

Grace gets to see a new side of her nephew when a rock band is related to the murder case. Neely lives next door to Grace and begins withdrawal with help from Earl. Rhetta continues where she left off with Ronnie.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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star
7.80
15 votes

#21 - You Think I'm Gonna Eat My Gun?

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/14/2010

Grace must cope with survivor's guilt after a fall off a building. Captain Perry has an announcement that could change everything. The squad looks into a murder mystery.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Bob Lowry
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Are You an Indian Princess?
star
7.82
45 votes

#22 - Are You an Indian Princess?

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2008

A woman is brutally murdered and her son is abducted; the squad works frantically to find the missing boy; Bobby surprises the squad and his family by going under cover; Ham continues to struggle with his personal loss.

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star
7.83
18 votes

#23 - I Believe In Angels

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/13/2009

As the squad investigates a fatal shooting by an elderly woman, Leon Cooley’s execution date arrives. Grace, who has discovered that Leon once helped her sister and was invited to a family birthday party, struggles with whether or not to lend a hand towards stopping the execution. Grace also finds a connection with a young woman, who may also be getting visits from Earl. And Ham’s divorce is finalized, which he hopes will make things between him and Grace more permanent.

Directors: Artie Mandelberg
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star
7.84
94 votes

#24 - 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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star
7.88
84 votes

#25 - 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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