
Episodes

1. Library of Lost Souls
9 Jul 2025 · 46 min · 6.5/10
Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force.

2. Haystacks
9 Jul 2025 · 49 min · 6.4/10
Ballard and Parker investigate housekeeper Yulia Kravetz's murder. Meanwhile, the hunt for the serial killer's latest victim reunites Ballard with retired Detective Harry Bosch.

3. BYOB
9 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 6.7/10
The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.

4. Landmines
9 Jul 2025 · 46 min · 6.3/10
Ballard uncovers an LAPD conspiracy with connections to a Mexican cartel. The Pearlman case heats up when clues lead to a dangerous showdown with a potential suspect.

5. What's Done in the Dark
9 Jul 2025 · 48 min · 6.1/10
When the team uncovers disturbing new information in the Pearlman case, they focus in on a new suspect.

6. Beneath the Surface
9 Jul 2025 · 47 min · 6.4/10
Ballard's serial killer investigation takes a high-stakes turn. With 72 hours to secure the case before it's transferred to Homicide, the team races to find connections between the victims.

7. Fork in the Road
9 Jul 2025 · 48 min · 6.5/10
Bosch delivers a shocking lead in the LAPD corruption case. Ballard and team dive into the mysterious murder of a teenager with ties to a local gang.

8. Last Call
9 Jul 2025 · 47 min · 6.6/10
The Ibarra case turns personal as Martina discovers someone close to her is part of the corrupt LAPD ring. The team races to identify the remaining corrupt officers before time runs out.

9. Collateral
9 Jul 2025 · 46 min · 6.8/10
A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.

10. End of the Line
9 Jul 2025 · 45 min · 6.6/10
A city-wide manhunt begins for Rawls's shooter. Ballard receives an unexpected update on the LAPD conspiracy case.
Ballard Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Ballard Season 1?
Season 1 of Ballard has 10 episodes, about 8 hours in total.
When did Ballard Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 9 Jul 2025.
What is the best episode of Ballard Season 1?
By viewer score, episode 9, “Collateral”, at 6.8/10.