Grimm

10 Best Episodes of Grimm - Season 1

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Grimm - S1E7

#15 - Let Your Hair Down (Season 1 - Episode 7)

A mysterious homicide deep in the woods leads to Nick and Hank reopening a long-cold missing persons case. When Nick suspects this abducted person might be a feral creature, he asks Monroe to help remind this wild child of her human nature.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 1230 votes.

Grimm - S1E11

#14 - Tarantella (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Nick and Hank find themselves on the hunt for a deadly heartbreaker leaving behind a web of dead bodies. Meanwhile, Nick’s growing recognition among the creature world is starting to threaten not only his safety but Juliette’s as well, and it may be time for him to take action to keep her safe.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 1109 votes.

Grimm - S1E16

#13 - The Thing with Feathers (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Nick pulls out all the stops to plan a romantic getaway for Juliette in an attempt to get their relationship back on track. Nick’s duties as a Grimm get in the way of romance when he meets the unsettling neighbors and discovers that the troubled wife has a rare and valuable treasure to protect. It’s left to Nick to keep everyone safe. Back in Portland, Hank and Monroe each find themselves on the brink of new romantic relationships.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 1026 votes.

Grimm - S1E20

#12 - Happily Ever Aftermath (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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Nick and Hank are called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch, after her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Juliette does some digging into the mysterious death of Nick’s parents in an effort to help him find closure.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 975 votes.

Grimm - S1E8

#11 - Game Ogre (Season 1 - Episode 8)

An escapee returns to Portland seeking revenge against those who put him behind bars, including Hank, the arresting officer. His unusual strength and high tolerance for pain makes Nick suspicious that he might be more than human. As the case escalates Nick and Juliette are put in danger, and Monroe is called into action to help put an end to the convict's deadly rampage.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 1205 votes.

Grimm - S1E12

#10 - Last Grimm Standing (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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A bizarre double homicide leads Nick and Hank to a boxing gym, which Nick discovers is a supplier for a darker, ritualistic fight club in the creature world. When Monroe lends a hand and gets in over his head, Nick must dig deep and find his inner “Grimm” to defend him.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1084 votes.

Grimm - S1E10

#9 - Organ Grinder (Season 1 - Episode 10)

As Portland’s homeless youth start to go missing, Nick uncovers a deadly black market supplying the Grimm world with human organs for all types of elixirs. As the investigation heightens, Nick and Juliette befriend a pair of homeless siblings, Hanson and Gracie, whose friends have gone missing.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 1111 votes.

Grimm - S1E15

#8 - Island of Dreams (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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After the grisly murder of a familiar shop owner, Nick joins forces with Monroe to help solve the murder. When the shop owner’s sister, Rosalee, comes to town, Nick thinks he may have found a new ally in the creature world. Elsewhere, Captain Renard enlists Adalind to cast a spell on Hank. Meanwhile, Sgt. Wu unwittingly becomes entangled in Adalind’s dastardly plan.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 1053 votes.

Grimm - S1E14

#7 - Plumed Serpent (Season 1 - Episode 14)

While investigating an arson-related homicide with Hank, Nick finds himself in the heated world of Portland fire-dancing where he meets a woman who might just be too hot to handle. With Monroe’s help, Nick will have to find out if he can investigate the case without getting himself or those close to him burned.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 1019 votes.

Grimm - S1E21

#6 - Big Feet (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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After Juliette stumbles upon a brutal murder, Nick learns the suspected creature, and friend of Monroe, is suffering from a mysterious condition — the inability to completely return to human form. This mysterious condition leads them to a therapist who’s created an artificial drug to suppress the creature side, with horrifying side effects. Meanwhile, the investigation takes a surprising turn when Hank sees something he can’t quite explain.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 1004 votes.

Grimm - S1E17

#5 - Love Sick (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Nick and Juliette join Hank for dinner, where Nick discovers Hank’s mystery date is none other than Adalind, the same Hexenbiest who tried to kill Aunt Marie. Meanwhile, Captain Renard takes matters into his own hands when a visit from foreign representatives of his royal bloodline threatens his position. Elsewhere, Monroe and Rosalee are called into action when the lives of Hank and Sgt. Wu hang in the balance.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 1026 votes.

Grimm - S1E18

#4 - Cat and Mouse (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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While investigating a string of murders, Nick and Hank learn that their suspect’s crime wave began overseas. When Nick discovers the suspect is being harbored by none other than Monroe and Rosalee, he realizes he’s hunting the hunted, a freedom fighter trying desperately to escape the clutches of a creature bounty hunter.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 1024 votes.

Grimm - S1E13

#3 - Three Coins in a Fuchsbau (Season 1 - Episode 13)

A failed jewelry store robbery results in a murder that finds Nick and Hank immersed in a hunt for rare coins. Nick soon learns that these coins have an unsettling effect on whoever possesses them, as Hank and Captain Renard begin to exhibit unusual behavior. Meanwhile, a mysterious old friend of Aunt Marie’s comes to Nick with information about his family and what led to his parent’s death.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 1045 votes.

Grimm - S1E19

#2 - Leave It to Beavers (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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As Nick delves into the trailer’s weapons cabinet and his inner Grimm, the investigation of a dead construction worker leads him into a long standing conflict in the creature world. Sensing an unfamiliar threat, the suspect takes it upon himself to summon reapers to town to eliminate the Grimm once and for all. Meanwhile, Juliette insists that Nick invite Monroe over for dinner, making for quite the interesting evening.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 1011 votes.

Grimm - S1E22

#1 - Woman in Black (Season 1 - Episode 22)

As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins. The arrival of a mysterious woman in black begins to get in the way of Nick and Hank’s investigation as extra precautions have to be taken to ensure their safety. Meanwhile, Nick’s ability to keep his true nature secret from Juliette comes to a tipping point.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 1052 votes.

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