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Grimm: Season 1

22 episodes Premiered Oct 28, 2011 Updated Jul 19, 2026

Grimm is an American urban fantasy police procedural drama and horror television series created by Stephen Carpenter, Jim Kouf, and David Greenwalt. Produced by Universal Television for NBC, the series premiered in the United States on October 28, 2011. The story follows Nick Burkhardt, a Portland homicide detective who discovers he is descended from an elite line of creature hunters known as Grimms. As a Grimm, he i

Season overview

Grimm is an American urban fantasy police procedural drama and horror television series created by Stephen Carpenter, Jim Kouf, and David Greenwalt. Produced by Universal Television for NBC, the series premiered in the United States on October 28, 2011. The story follows Nick Burkhardt, a Portland homicide detective who discovers he is descended from an elite line of creature hunters known as Grimms. As a Grimm, he is tasked with protecting mankind from creatures known as Wesen. Nick learns of his heritage from his Aunt Marie, who provides him with a trailer containing essential information and equipment for his new responsibilities. She also entrusts him with a small antique key that he must protect with his life. Throughout the first season, Nick finds his duties as a detective increasingly at odds with his role as a Grimm. He navigates crimes involving various types of Wesen, ranging from the bear-like Jägerbars to the rat-like Reinigen. In these efforts, he receives assistance from Monroe, a Blutbad he met during a case, and Rosalee Calvert, a Fuchsbau. The series explores the balance between Nick's professional life and his hidden duties as he protects humanity from the supernatural threats he encounters.

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Oct 28, 2011 · 41 min

Nick Burkhardt's life is completely transformed when his family's legacy is revealed to him and he discovers that he is a Grimm, a monster hunter who can see the creatures for what

S1·E2 Core

Bears Will Be Bears

Nov 4, 2011 · 41 min

A barbaric family history is revealed when Nick and Hank investigate a case of breaking and entering. Meanwhile, Nick assigns Monroe to look after Aunt Marie.

S1·E3 Core

Beeware

Nov 11, 2011 · 41 min

The station is abuzz as Nick and Hank are called to a case where an innocent flash mob results in a gruesome homicide. As Nick delves further into the investigation, he learns more

S1·E4 Core

Lonelyhearts

Nov 18, 2011 · 41 min

After investigating a strange cluster of female deaths and disappearances, Nick sends Monroe undercover to get a whiff of a hypnotic suspect. In the meantime, a stranger shows up l

S1·E5 Core

Danse Macabre

Dec 8, 2011 · 41 min

Nick and Hank's investigation of a dead high school teacher leads them to the school's outcast, Roddy. Nick realizes that there's more to Roddy than meets the eye, and enlists Monr

S1·E6 Core

The Three Bad Wolves

Dec 9, 2011 · 41 min

Nick is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles wit

S1·E7 Core

Let Your Hair Down

Dec 16, 2011 · 41 min

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 ask

S1·E8 Core

Game Ogre

Jan 13, 2012 · 41 min

A prison escapee returns to Portland and seeks revenge on everyone who got him arrested. Nick notices his unusual strength and high tolerance of pain and calls Monroe to help put h

S1·E9 Core

Of Mouse and Man

Jan 20, 2012 · 41 min

Nick and Hank investigate a murder victim left in a dumpster, and soon discover that the trail leads to an abusive boyfriend, an arrogant lawyer, and a meek junk yard owner. Meanwh

S1·E10 Core

Organ Grinder

Feb 3, 2012 · 41 min

After some of Portland's homeless youth go missing, Nick discovers a black market supplying the Grimm world with human organs. As the investigation continues, Nick and Juliette bef

S1·E11 Core

Tarantella

Feb 10, 2012 · 41 min

Nick and Hank search for a dangerous heartbreaker who leaves behind a gruesome corpse and apparently her finger. Nick and Juliette's safety is threatened when the creature world b

S1·E12 Core

Last Grimm Standing

Feb 24, 2012 · 41 min

An underground fight club where monsters participate in blood battles is tied to a murder that Nick and Hank are investigating.

S1·E13 Core

Three Coins in a Fuchsbau

Mar 2, 2012 · 41 min

A failed robbery leads Nick and Hank to powerful rare coins. Meanwhile, a suspect in the case may have information regarding the death of Nick's parents.

S1·E14 Core

Plumed Serpent

Mar 9, 2012 · 41 min

Nick finds himself in the heated world of Portland fire dancing where he meets a woman who might just be too hot to handle.

S1·E15 Core

Island of Dreams

Mar 30, 2012 · 41 min

Nick looks into a theft and murder at a spice shop and discovers that it was owned by a Wesen, and that the thieves were after a dangerous drug. Meanwhile, Hank falls under Adalind

S1·E16 Core

The Thing with Feathers

Apr 6, 2012 · 41 min

Nick tries to take Juliette on a romantic weekend but soon becomes embroiled in a case involving a neighbor couple. Meanwhile, Monroe and Hank both find themselves romantically inv

S1·E17 Core

Love Sick

Apr 13, 2012 · 41 min

Nick finally discovers that Hank is dating Adalind, the same Hexenbiest responsible for Marie's death. Meanwhile, Monroe and his girlfriend Rosalee have to secretly help Hank and W

S1·E18 Core

Cat and Mouse

Apr 20, 2012 · 41 min

Nick and Hank find a murder crime trail backtracks abroad; when Nick finds Monroe and Rosalee are harboring the prime suspect, an apparent conflict arises between police duties and

S1·E19 Core

Leave It to Beavers

Apr 27, 2012 · 41 min

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

S1·E20 Core

Happily Ever Aftermath

May 4, 2012 · 41 min

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 diggi

S1·E21 Mytharc

Big Feet

May 11, 2012 · 41 min

When Juliette stumbles upon a horrifying murder, Nick learns the suspected creature is unable to return to a human form; Hank sees something inexplicable.

S1·E22 Mytharc

Woman in Black

May 18, 2012 · 41 min

As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins.