The BEST episodes written by Dennis Lehane

You Promised
star
8.12
1687 votes

#1 - You Promised

Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 6

Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry’s life.

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Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner
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8.04
1504 votes

#2 - Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner

Mr. Mercedes - Season 1 - Episode 10

When another murder victim is discovered, suspicions about Brady are confirmed. As the police prepare for another massacre, Hodges fears for the safety of those he loves.

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Clarifications
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8.04
2744 votes

#3 - Clarifications

The Wire - Season 5 - Episode 8

Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.

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Fell On Black Days
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7.87
790 votes

#4 - Fell On Black Days

Mr. Mercedes - Season 2 - Episode 7

Hodges and Donna look toward a new future. Jerome contemplates his place in the world. Under pressure from Cora and Vitalta, Babineau performs brain surgery on Brady. Montez and Hodges effort to get Brady transferred out of Mercy General.

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Tigers and Bears
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7.85
2075 votes

#5 - Tigers and Bears

The Outsider (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 9

After obscuring their true purpose in town from local police, Ralph and Yunis interview witnesses from the cave festival, while Holly and Andy visit the scene. Later, the group considers its next move as Claude deals with the weight of his role.

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The Place I Lie
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7.82
1681 votes

#6 - The Place I Lie

Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 5

Jimmy’s mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry. McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough. Larry’s therapist grows concerned.

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Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
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7.77
801 votes

#7 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore

Mr. Mercedes - Season 2 - Episode 8

After Hodges suffers an attack, Ida, Holly, and Jerome rally around him, but Donna is reminded of her deepest fears. As support of Babineau's treatment methods dwindle, Babineau goes over Montez's head.

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Willow Lake
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7.76
1679 votes

#8 - Willow Lake

Mr. Mercedes - Season 1 - Episode 7

As Hodges helps Janey through a difficult time, their connection deepens. Realizing he still needs their help, Hodges brings Jerome and Holly back into the investigation. Deborah confronts Brady with her concerns.

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Walk Like a Man
star
7.67
771 votes

#9 - Walk Like a Man

Mr. Mercedes - Season 2 - Episode 9

Babineau divulges the details of Brady's treatment, confirming Hodges' worst fears. As news about Brady spreads, Hodges faces intense scrutiny, and Babineau and Cora find themselves in jeopardy.

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Resignation
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7.67
2218 votes

#10 - Resignation

Boardwalk Empire - Season 4 - Episode 2

Now working as a “delivery man” for Dean O’Banion, Van Alden is ordered to keep tabs on Al Capone, joining the ascendant mobster to help keep Cicero voters “informed” at a political rally. Dr. Valentin Narcisse arrives in Atlantic City, clashing with Chalky and Nucky over the loss of an employee. In Washington, Agent Knox aligns himself with J. Edgar Hoover, acting director of the Bureau of Investigation. Harrow fails to finish a job in Milwaukee, while Eddie demands a promotion after 11 years of service. With a business opportunity on the horizon, Nucky departs for Florida.

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Dead Soldiers
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7.67
3267 votes

#11 - Dead Soldiers

The Wire - Season 3 - Episode 3

Colvin feels the sting of Burrell and Rawls during a Comstat assessment of his district's felony numbers.

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Refugees
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7.65
2923 votes

#12 - Refugees

The Wire - Season 4 - Episode 4

A major case gets a new detective; Marlo is burned in poker; Colvin and Cutty get new jobs in the school system.

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We Are Coming, Father Abraham
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7.65
1799 votes

#13 - We Are Coming, Father Abraham

Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 2

Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.

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Gods Who Fall
star
7.62
1913 votes

#14 - Gods Who Fall

Mr. Mercedes - Season 1 - Episode 4

Ida is hurt as Hodges and Janey's relationship intensifies. Lou is disturbed by an interaction with a customer. Deborah takes Brady to the cemetery and the two reflect on their difficult past.

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In the Pines, In the Pines
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7.61
2073 votes

#15 - In the Pines, In the Pines

The Outsider (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 7

Holly makes a calculated attempt to help a volatile but conflicted Jack, while their whereabouts are tracked by Ralph and Alec. After she's confronted by town gossip on her first day back at work, Glory considers Howie's suggestion on how to secure her family's financial future.

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WhatsHerName
star
7.61
1651 votes

#16 - WhatsHerName

Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 4

In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.

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Pilot
star
7.55
1958 votes

#17 - Pilot

Black Bird - Season 1 - Episode 1

Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane—until he gets a 10-year prison sentence. Behind bars, he’s approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom.

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People in the Rain
star
7.50
1700 votes

#18 - People in the Rain

Mr. Mercedes - Season 1 - Episode 6

Hodges struggles with the past as it concerns his daughter, Allie. As Deb attempts to make a change for the better, Brady interferes. Robi continues pressuring Brady to impress their bosses. Hodges connects with Janey's niece, Holly.

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Missed You
star
7.39
1033 votes

#19 - Missed You

Mr. Mercedes - Season 2 - Episode 1

With Brady hospitalized, Hodges and Holly rebuild, opening private investigative agency Finders Keepers. Brady's care falls to Dr. Babineau, an ambitious neurosurgeon, with input from his brilliant wife, Cora.

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