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The Best Episodes of 50 States of Fright

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A horror anthology series based on urban legends that takes viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of America.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 11 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (3)
    7.6/10(221 votes)

    #1 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (3)

    S1:E11

    This is no frat initiation. The remaining pledges fight to stay alive as the Grey Cloud villagers all begin to close in.

    Directors:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler
    Writers:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler

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  2. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 10 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (2)
    7.5/10(208 votes)

    #2 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (2)

    S1:E10

    The pledges free a chained victim and attempt to find help in the woods. Can they trust that whoever they find will be on their side?

    Directors:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler
    Writers:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler

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  3. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 2 - Almost There (Iowa) (2)
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    #3 - Almost There (Iowa) (2)

    S2:E2

    Hannah and Blake start their climb up the turbine. She just has to remember to go one step at a time. And never look down.

    Directors:Bryan Woods, Scott Beck
    Writers:Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

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  4. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 9 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (1)
    7.2/10(223 votes)

    #4 - Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (1)

    S1:E9

    Four pledges are ready to find out if they’re Kappa material. But this initiation ritual is about to get way darker than they expected.

    Directors:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler
    Writers:Brian Netto, Adam Schindler

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  5. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 3 - Almost There (Iowa) (3)
    7.2/10(160 votes)

    #5 - Almost There (Iowa) (3)

    S2:E3

    It’s a race to the top as the lights go out. Can Hannah climb to the engine in time? Or will her past catch up with her?

    Directors:Bryan Woods, Scott Beck
    Writers:Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

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  6. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 1 - Almost There (Iowa) (1)
    7.1/10(162 votes)

    #6 - Almost There (Iowa) (1)

    S2:E1

    Hannah has a past life. A past trauma. And a terrible fear of heights. Now, one late-night call brings her back to where it all began.

    Directors:Bryan Woods, Scott Beck
    Writers:Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

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  7. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 1 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (1)
    7.0/10(368 votes)

    #7 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (1)

    S1:E1

    Two lovebirds. One awful accident. Heather offers Dave a helping hand. Too bad she may never see that hand again.

    Director:Sam Raimi
    Writers:Ivan Raimi, Sam Raimi

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  8. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 2 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (2)
    7.0/10(311 votes)

    #8 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (2)

    S1:E2

    Upset. Disfigured. Obsessed with her beauty. Heather insists on an arm replacement made of gold. But it comes at a cost.

    Director:Sam Raimi
    Writers:Ivan Raimi, Sam Raimi

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  9. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 3 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (3)
    6.9/10(299 votes)

    #9 - The Golden Arm (Michigan) (3)

    S1:E3

    Dave goes against Heather’s last wish to get out of debt. But when you break a promise, the fallout can be deadly.

    Director:Sam Raimi
    Writers:Ivan Raimi, Sam Raimi

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  10. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 7 - Scared Stiff (Oregon) (1)
    6.8/10(217 votes)

    #10 - Scared Stiff (Oregon) (1)

    S1:E7

    Sebastian Klempner was a taxidermy legend. But after accepting a job for a strange animal, his greatest masterpiece may just be his greatest mistake.

    Director:Ryan Spindell
    Writers:Ryan Spindell, Jacob Motz

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  11. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 8 - Scared Stiff (Oregon) (2)
    6.8/10(208 votes)

    #11 - Scared Stiff (Oregon) (2)

    S1:E8

    A knock at the door brings an unexpected visitor. And they are very unhappy with Sebastian’s work. So much so, it just might cost him his life.

    Director:Ryan Spindell
    Writers:Ryan Spindell, Jacob Motz

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  12. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 4 - 13 Steps to Hell (Washington) (1)
    6.7/10(143 votes)

    #12 - 13 Steps to Hell (Washington) (1)

    S2:E4

    When Mallory and her brothers go to the town cemetery to bury their pet, they dig up something much darker than dirt.

    Director:Lee Cronin
    Writer:Sarah Conradt

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  13. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 5 - 13 Steps to Hell (Washington) (2)
    6.7/10(143 votes)

    #13 - 13 Steps to Hell (Washington) (2)

    S2:E5

    Mallory moves down the underground staircase to rescue Aiden’s toy. But what she discovers down there is far more frightening than the dark.

    Director:Lee Cronin
    Writer:Sarah Conradt

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  14. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 5 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (2)
    6.4/10(215 votes)

    #14 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (2)

    S1:E5

    Susan turns to the cops to help find Amelia. Turns out, the town is wound up in something much darker than suspected.

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writers:Yoko Okumura, Mae Catt

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  15. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 13 - Destino (Florida) (2)
    6.4/10(175 votes)

    #15 - Destino (Florida) (2)

    S1:E13

    Backup arrives at the scene to investigate the missing officers. What they find is horrifying. But for Vasquez, it’s also personal.

    Director:Alejandro Brugués
    Writers:Eduardo Sánchez, Gregg Hale

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  16. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 4 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (1)
    6.3/10(225 votes)

    #16 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (1)

    S1:E4

    A mother and daughter stop to see the world’s largest ball of twine. It may sound boring, but it really draws the daughter in.

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writers:Yoko Okumura, Mae Catt

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  17. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 14 - Destino (Florida) (3)
    6.3/10(179 votes)

    #17 - Destino (Florida) (3)

    S1:E14

    The officers interrupt an ancient ritual. Vasquez fights to keep her partners alive but evil’s grasp is a hard one to break.

    Director:Alejandro Brugués
    Writers:Eduardo Sánchez, Gregg Hale

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  18. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 6 - Red Rum (Colorado) (1)
    6.3/10(133 votes)

    #18 - Red Rum (Colorado) (1)

    S2:E6

    A group of ghost-debunking friends visit the haunted Stanley Hotel. When Kyle sneaks down to explore the basement tunnels, the results are life-shattering.

    Director:Daniel Goldhaber
    Writers:Daniel Goldhaber, Isa Mazzei

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  19. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 12 - Destino (Florida) (1)
    6.2/10(182 votes)

    #19 - Destino (Florida) (1)

    S1:E12

    Miami police respond to an odd call about a stolen goat. Their body cams and video surveillance reveal what happens when they arrive at the scene.

    Director:Alejandro Brugués
    Writers:Eduardo Sánchez, Gregg Hale

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  20. 50 States of Fright Season 1 Episode 6 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (3)
    6.1/10(217 votes)

    #20 - Ball of Twine (Kansas) (3)

    S1:E6

    It’s time to get to the center of the conspiracy. Susan digs in deep in an attempt to pull Amelia out of danger.

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writers:Yoko Okumura, Mae Catt

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  21. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 7 - Red Rum (Colorado) (2)
    6.0/10(131 votes)

    #21 - Red Rum (Colorado) (2)

    S2:E7

    The phone-obsessed friends grab a drink at the hotel bar. But when Logan heads up to her room, she realizes another guest has checked in.

    Director:Daniel Goldhaber
    Writers:Daniel Goldhaber, Isa Mazzei

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  22. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 9 - Dogwood-Azalea (Missouri) (1)
    6.0/10(115 votes)

    #22 - Dogwood-Azalea (Missouri) (1)

    S2:E9

    Azalea and her parents arrive at their new home. All seems well, until she discovers a doll in the cemetery next door.

    Director:Cate Devaney
    Writer:Cate Devaney

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  23. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 10 - Dogwood-Azalea (Missouri) (2)
    6.0/10(116 votes)

    #23 - Dogwood-Azalea (Missouri) (2)

    S2:E10

    Azalea is excited about her new friend, Lucy. But when Lucy says she wants to be friends forever...she really means forever.

    Director:Cate Devaney
    Writer:Cate Devaney

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  24. 50 States of Fright Season 2 Episode 8 - Red Rum (Colorado) (3)
    5.9/10(126 votes)

    #24 - Red Rum (Colorado) (3)

    S2:E8

    Now all alone, Simon wanders the hotel halls looking for his friends. But what he finds instead is far from friendly.

    Director:Daniel Goldhaber
    Writers:Daniel Goldhaber, Isa Mazzei

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Best Episodes Summary

"Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (3)" is the best rated episode of "50 States of Fright". It scored 7.6/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Brian Netto, Adam Schindler and written by Brian Netto, Adam Schindler, it aired on 4/17/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota) (2)".