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A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.

6 Seasons
78 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
The Promise
9.6/10 (3202 votes)

#1 The Promise

S6:E13

Raylan, Boyd, and Ava fight one last, bloody battle to find out who leaves Harlan alive.

Fugitive Number One
9.3/10 (1754 votes)

#2 Fugitive Number One

S6:E11

Raylan and the Marshals scramble to deal with a crisis that threatens all of their careers. Duffy, Mike, and Katherine question the meaning of loyalty.

Bloody Harlan
9.2/10 (2270 votes)

#3 Bloody Harlan

S2:E13

The Crowder and the Bennett clans go to war over control of Harlan, a move that leaves dead and dying on both sides.

Bulletville
9.1/10 (2488 votes)

#4 Bulletville

S1:E13

In the season finale, things come to a head in Harlan when the worlds of Raylan, Boyd and Bo Crowder collide.

Slaughterhouse
9.1/10 (1892 votes)

#5 Slaughterhouse

S3:E13

After the murder of his friend, Raylan is a man on fire as he goes after any- and everyone he holds responsible on the way to a bloody final showdown.

Decoy
9.1/10 (1895 votes)

#6 Decoy

S4:E11

After capturing Drew Thompson, Raylan must find a way to get him past Boyd and the Detroit mob henchmen who've been sent to stop him.

Collateral
9.1/10 (1623 votes)

#7 Collateral

S6:E12

Raylan and Boyd’s paths cross as they search for Ava in the mountains. Markham recruits an unlikely ally to his cause.

Ghosts
9.0/10 (1737 votes)

#8 Ghosts

S4:E13

Detroit mob leader Nicky Augustine targets Winona in order to convince Raylan to turn over Drew Thompson, while Boyd and Ava devise a ruse to dispose of Delroy's corpse.

Trust
9.0/10 (1569 votes)

#9 Trust

S6:E10

As Raylan puts more pressure on his CIs, Boyd makes a move on Markham’s money, and Ava finds herself caught in the crossfire again.

Brother's Keeper
8.9/10 (2001 votes)

#10 Brother's Keeper

S2:E9

Just as the bad blood between the Bennetts and the coal company threatens to boil over, Raylan must thwart one of Mags' sons.

Reckoning
8.8/10 (1827 votes)

#11 Reckoning

S2:E12

A deadly home invasion hits Raylan personally, placing him in a race with Boyd and Arlo to find the killer. Mags is forced to make decisions about her involvement in the Bennett family's criminal activities and the fate of Dickie, who has a deadly plan to absolve himself of responsibility.

Outlaw
8.8/10 (1608 votes)

#12 Outlaw

S4:E8

Boyd uses the Detroit mob's contract on Drew Thompson to target his own enemies, while Raylan's search leads him to question Harlan's imprisoned former sheriff.

Shot All to Hell
8.8/10 (1527 votes)

#13 Shot All to Hell

S5:E5

While working to undermine the murder charges against Ava, Boyd reaches out for new partners. Art steps up his investigation of the Tonin crime family.

Restitution
8.8/10 (1480 votes)

#14 Restitution

S5:E13

Raylan has one last shot at taking down Art's would-be assassin, while cartel killers have Boyd's back against the wall.

Burned
8.8/10 (1506 votes)

#15 Burned

S6:E9

Raylan and Boyd each test Ava's loyalty, and Markham's plans to win over Harlan go awry.

The Gunfighter
8.7/10 (2013 votes)

#16 The Gunfighter

S3:E1

The arrival of a Detroit mobster in Lexington puts Raylan on a collision course with a sadistic Dixie Mafia hit man. Raylan also has another altercation with Boyd.

Coalition
8.7/10 (1591 votes)

#17 Coalition

S3:E12

While Raylan closes in on an ever-more-unpredictable Quarles, Boyd enters into an unlikely alliance with Dickie Bennett in a last-ditch attempt to recover Mags's fortune.

The Toll
8.7/10 (1409 votes)

#18 The Toll

S5:E11

Following an attack on the Marshal's Service to avenge Danny's death, Boyd lands in the hot seat with Duffy and Picker. As Raylan struggles with being pushed aside at work, a powerful inmate's murder presents both danger and opportunity for Ava.

Starvation
8.7/10 (1413 votes)

#19 Starvation

S5:E12

Raylan puts pressure on every criminal in town as a ploy to arrest Darryl Crowe Jr., while Boyd and Duffy enlist an unlikely ally to fight off cartel killers.

Fate's Right Hand
8.7/10 (1642 votes)

#20 Fate's Right Hand

S6:E1

Raylan guides Ava through the process of informing on Boyd and tries to turn Boyd's old ally Dewey Crowe against him as well, all while Boyd works to pull off a daring heist right under Raylan's nose.

Watching the Detectives
8.6/10 (1614 votes)

#21 Watching the Detectives

S3:E8

A shocking murder forces Raylan to face past mistakes. Meanwhile, Boyd goes up against Harlan's corrupt sheriff.

The Hatchet Tour
8.6/10 (1481 votes)

#22 The Hatchet Tour

S4:E9

Obsessions collide when Raylan's search for Drew Thompson leads him to question the inmate who killed Arlo, while Colt's confession sends Boyd looking for Ellen May.

Dark as a Dungeon
8.6/10 (1417 votes)

#23 Dark as a Dungeon

S6:E8

Raylan extends an unexpected offer to Markham. Boyd and Ava find themselves in Walker’s dangerous company.

Cottonmouth
8.5/10 (1829 votes)

#24 Cottonmouth

S2:E5

Raylan's hunt for a killer puts him on a collision course with the Bennett clan, while Boyd plots a heist with treacherous new partners.

Full Commitment
8.5/10 (1703 votes)

#25 Full Commitment

S2:E11

Raylan realizes he wasn't the sole target of an attempted assassination, and confronts the unlikely culprit once and for all.

Harlan Roulette
8.5/10 (1676 votes)

#26 Harlan Roulette

S3:E3

Raylan faces off with a tyrannical Oxy dealer, putting him on a collision course with the new head of the Dixie Mafia. Meanwhile, Boyd fights to regain part of his family's empire, but his methods could rip his crew apart.

Thick as Mud
8.5/10 (1706 votes)

#27 Thick as Mud

S3:E5

Raylan races to save Dewey Crowe from a gang of vicious organ harvesters. Boyd faces off with a new adversary.

Get Drew
8.5/10 (1480 votes)

#28 Get Drew

S4:E10

With his identity exposed, Drew Thompson goes on the run from Raylan's law enforcement dragnet and Boyd's plan to turn him over to the Detroit mob.

Peace of Mind
8.5/10 (1460 votes)

#29 Peace of Mind

S4:E12

As Boyd learns of his jealous cousin’s plan to take over the Crowder crime empire, Raylan looks to keep Drew Thompson talking by reuniting him with Ellen May.

Alive Day
8.5/10 (1422 votes)

#30 Alive Day

S6:E6

Raylan investigates a murder that has sown discord in Markham's camp. Boyd's latest heist forces him to revisit his mining days.

Hatless
8.4/10 (2102 votes)

#31 Hatless

S1:E9

Raylan has a few drinks and gets himself beaten up, after being suspended as a Marshall. He pulls himself together and decides to jeopardise his career further by going after the thugs who have been harassing his ex-wife's new husband.

Fathers and Sons
8.4/10 (1963 votes)

#32 Fathers and Sons

S1:E12

In order to work for the Marshal's Office, Raylan's dad Arlo agrees to become a double agent and work for Bo Crowder. Meanwhile, Bo sets up a meth lab to get back in business.

The Moonshine War
8.4/10 (2037 votes)

#33 The Moonshine War

S2:E1

Raylan tangles with a ruthless Harlan County crime family while hunting for a fugitive sex offender.

Loose Ends
8.4/10 (1538 votes)

#34 Loose Ends

S3:E9

Raylan pursues a Dixie Mafia soldier who could be the key to nabbing Quarles; Ava protects an imperiled prostitute by any means necessary.

Guy Walks Into a Bar
8.4/10 (1575 votes)

#35 Guy Walks Into a Bar

S3:E10

Raylan struggles to keep Dickie Bennett in prison while contending with an increasingly violent and unpredictable Quarles.

The Trash and the Snake
8.4/10 (1436 votes)

#36 The Trash and the Snake

S6:E4

Raylan declares war on the deadly men who are forcing Harlan's most valuable real estate to change hands, while Boyd and Duffy seek out a crackpot safecracker to help do their dirty work.

The Hunt
8.4/10 (1388 votes)

#37 The Hunt

S6:E7

A visit from his baby daughter threatens to pull Raylan away from the hunt for a dangerous fugitive. Boyd, having learned that Ava's been lying to him, takes her on a hunting trip that she may never come back from.

Fire in the Hole
8.3/10 (3507 votes)

#38 Fire in the Hole

S1:E1

Gunslinging U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens faces off against his oldest friend in Harlan, Kentucky, a 21st Century Wild West.

Blowback
8.3/10 (2119 votes)

#39 Blowback

S1:E8

When a murderous inmate takes hostages, Raylan must scramble to defuse the situation before the bullets start flying.

Save My Love
8.3/10 (1831 votes)

#40 Save My Love

S2:E7

Winona's blunder could put her behind bars, unless Raylan can weave his way through a federal courthouse locked down over death threats.

Cast & Chracters

Raylan Givens

Raylan Givens

Actor: Timothy Olyphant
Boyd Crowder

Boyd Crowder

Actor: Walton Goggins
Art Mullen

Art Mullen

Actor: Nick Searcy
Wynn Duffy

Wynn Duffy

Actor: Jere Burns
Ava Crowder

Ava Crowder

Actor: Joelle Carter
Tim Gutterson

Tim Gutterson

Actor: Jacob Pitts
Rachel Brooks

Rachel Brooks

Actor: Erica Tazel

The highest rated episode of Justified is "The Promise" (S6E13) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 3,202 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Fixer" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 2,447 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Bulletville" (S1E13) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 2,488 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Fixer" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 2,447 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Bloody Harlan" (S2E13) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 2,270 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "For Blood or Money" (S2E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 1,795 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Slaughterhouse" (S3E13) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 1,892 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Man Behind the Curtain" (S3E7) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,529 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Decoy" (S4E11) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 1,895 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "This Bird Has Flown" (S4E4) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,472 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Shot All to Hell" (S5E5) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 1,527 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Whistle Past the Graveyard" (S5E8) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 1,336 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Promise" (S6E13) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 3,202 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Sounding" (S6E5) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 1,377 votes.

Name Department Job
Benjamin Cavell Production Executive Producer
Chris Provenzano Production Executive Producer
Dave Andron Production Executive Producer
Don Kurt Production Executive Producer
Graham Yost Production Executive Producer
Ingrid Escajeda Production Supervising Producer
Jim Sodini Production Associate Producer
Leonard Chang Production Co-Producer
Michael Dinner Production Executive Producer
Timothy Olyphant Production Executive Producer

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