The Best Episodes Directed By David Fincher

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(130 votes)

   #1 - Bad Travelling

   S3:E25/20/2022

   Release the Thanapod! A ship’s crew member sailing an alien ocean strikes a deal with a ravenous monster of the deep.

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   8.2/10(59 votes)

   #2 - Episode 10

   S1:E1010/13/2017

   The team cracks under pressure from an in-house review. Holden's bold style elicits a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk.

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3. 

   8.1/10(77 votes)

   #3 - Chapter 2

   S1:E22/1/2013

   Frank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.

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4. 

   8.0/10(118 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 1

   S1:E12/1/2013

   When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

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5. 

   7.9/10(42 votes)

   #5 - Episode 2

   S2:E28/16/2019

   To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.

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6. 

   7.8/10(57 votes)

   #6 - Episode 9

   S1:E910/13/2017

   Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.

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7. 

   7.8/10(50 votes)

   #7 - Episode 1

   S2:E18/16/2019

   Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.

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8. 

   7.7/10(43 votes)

   #8 - Episode 3

   S2:E38/16/2019

   Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.

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9. 

   7.7/10(81 votes)

   #9 - Episode 2

   S1:E210/13/2017

   Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.

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10. 

    7.3/10(94 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E110/13/2017

    In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.

    Director:David Fincher

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11. 

    4.8/10(60 votes)

    #11 - Can't Stop

    S4:E15/15/2025

    Turn up your stereo and tune into a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert that's unlike any other — with a few strings attached.

    Director:David Fincher

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