Backstrom and the S.C.U. investigate a hit-and-run that leaves a wealthy woman dead. When the evidence points to vehicular hugging, the S.C.U. looks into controversy involving her charitable endeavors and finds that perhaps not everyone was pleased with her philanthropy. Meanwhile, Backstrom's unhealthy habits stand in the way of him pleasing both his doctor and his ex-fiancée.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of Backstrom was watched by 3,580,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.90 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Backstrom Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

Backstrom Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Dragon Slayer
• s01e02 - Bella
• s01e03 - Takes One to Know One
• s01e04 - I Am a Bird Now
• s01e05 - Bogeyman
• s01e06 - Ancient, Chinese, Secret
• s01e07 - Enemy Of My Enemies
• s01e08 - Give 'Til It Hurts
• s01e09 - The Inescapable Truth
• s01e10 - Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It
• s01e11 - I Like To Watch
• s01e12 - Corkscrewed
• s01e13 - Rock Bottom

Backstrom Show Summary

Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson's hit series of books of the same name, the series centers on Detective Everett Backstrom, an offensive, irascible detective, as he tries, and fails, to change his self-destructive behavior. Throughout the series, Backstrom leads his team, the Serious Crimes Unit, as they navigate Portland's most sensitive cases.