The essential episodes of Sugar
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Sugar — each pick states its reason.
- 01
After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.
- 02
Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story. Meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Olivia's trunk.
- 03
Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation—and make a new enemy. Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secrets.
- 04
Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past.
- 05
Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.
- 06
Sugar thinks he's made a break in the case. When a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help.
- 07
Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering where he learns a dangerous secret—and the truth about Olivia.
- 08
Season finale. A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.
- 09
The search for Ji sends Sugar into dangerous territory. Danny resorts to desperate measures.
- 10
Danny gets a lead on Ji. Back at the Del, Sugar finds himself with a new admirer.
- 11
Sugar makes a powerful enemy and has a falling out with Charlotte. The race to find Ji is on.
- 12
Vega isn't convinced his problem with Ji is solved. Sugar befriends someone in Pavich's inner circle.
- 13
Sugar wrestles with his fear of contamination. Vega forces Sugar to make an impossible choice.
- 14
With every other option spent, Sugar plays one last card. Charlotte opens up to Sugar.
- 15
Season finale. Sugar attends an event that shakes him to his core.
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