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The Best Episodes of An Unexpected Killer

Every episode of An Unexpected Killer ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of An Unexpected Killer!

A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews...
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Oxygen

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Hidden Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "An Unexpected Killer". It scored 8.6/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/9/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Closet Murderer".

  • Hidden Betrayal
    8.6/1015 votes
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    #1 - Hidden Betrayal

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/9/2021

    A civic-minded teen is shot to death in his own bed, but just as investigators are closing in on those responsible, a twist leaves everyone stunned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Closet Murderer
    8.1/1012 votes
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    #2 - Closet Murderer

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2021

    When a 98-year-old widow is found dead in her entryway closet, a chilling discovery leads investigators to a killer in the community who harbors a dark secret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
    8.0/109 votes
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    #3 - Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 6/4/2021

    When a beloved elderly woman is viciously murdered, detectives discover a chilling connection to another unsolved murder. The trail points to someone from her past and investigators race to hunt the killer down before they can strike again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mayor's Wife
    7.9/1011 votes
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    #4 - The Mayor's Wife

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/2/2021

    After a respected educator and mother of two is found dead in small-town Alabama, the investigation focuses on fraught family relationships, but the discovery of a dark secret unveils a killer no one saw coming.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wicked Night Out
    7.9/1011 votes
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    #5 - Wicked Night Out

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2022

    When a young mother is found dead in a field after a night out, police scour security video to retrace a suspect's steps; the discovery of a second crime scene leads to an arrest, before high-tech forensics reveal a truth no one expected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Silent Death
    7.6/108 votes
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    #6 - A Silent Death

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2022

    A beloved teacher and mother of four silently vanishes in the middle of the night. A blood-soaked bedroom and horrific lakeside discovery point police to a killer close to home until mysterious tracks in the mud lead to a culprit no one suspected

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Runaway Murderer
    7.5/109 votes
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    #7 - The Runaway Murderer

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/28/2021

    A glamorous 85-year-old millionaire is found stabbed in her basement, sending police on an international investigation that unearths devilish secrets, double lives and a killer no one saw coming whose tricks wouldn't stop even after their arrest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deadly Disrespect
    7.4/1011 votes
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    #8 - Deadly Disrespect

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2021

    After a 35-year-old analyst for the NSA is fatally stabbed, police look at a number of suspects; detectives close in on the killer, but the investigation takes a shocking turn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Twisted Attraction
    7.4/109 votes
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    #9 - Twisted Attraction

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 5/7/2021

    When a young woman who was just starting out in life is found assaulted and stabbed to death in her boyfriend’s home, detectives work tirelessly to uncover a killer who had previously been above suspicion, leaving the town and police force stunned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Second Chance to Kill
    7.4/108 votes
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    #10 - Second Chance to Kill

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/14/2021

    Police hunting the killer of a beloved grandfather believe his missing truck holds the key to the case. After hunting down suspect after suspect, local PD found a killer close to home, wielding a shocking kill weapon in a story of sickening betrayal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Finger of Suspicion
    7.4/109 votes
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    #11 - The Finger of Suspicion

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/21/2021

    A beautiful young woman is killed in her own bedroom and the evidence appears to point a clear suspect, but police soon discover not everything is as it seems. It takes 30 years and stunning new evidence to reveal a killer hiding in plain sight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fatal Fast Food
    7.4/1010 votes
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    #12 - Fatal Fast Food

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2022

    A restaurant is robbed and the night manager murdered leading police to investigate suspicious coworkers, a disgruntled ex-employee and a violent serial attacker. The case goes cold, but explosive new evidence leads to a killer nobody suspected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Unseen Assassin
    7.3/1011 votes
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    #13 - Unseen Assassin

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2021

    A wealthy businessman and his closest friend are found shot execution-style; police have little to go on until a surprising development leads investigators to a killer no one ever suspected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Love That Kills
    7.3/1011 votes
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    #14 - The Love That Kills

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2021

    A loving, single mother of two is the victim of a bizarre murder, leading detectives to investigate a number of suspects, until a killer with a dark obsession hiding in plain sight is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Killed by Kindness
    7.3/1012 votes
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    #15 - Killed by Kindness

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2021

    When a recently divorced mother is found strangled to death on her couch, several suspects emerge until the killer is revealed to be someone close to home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gone Without a Trace
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #16 - Gone Without a Trace

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 4/30/2021

    A divorced mother of three is savagely stabbed to death while recovering from major surgery, but police are frustrated by a lack of evidence. After turning cold, the case is reignited by a startling admission that finally leads police to the killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deadly Desires
    7.3/106 votes
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    #17 - Deadly Desires

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2022

    A vibrant young mother of three is murdered in the safety of her own home and investigators look to a history of troubled romances, but when the case goes cold and police can't find the killer, a phone call leads to a culprit hiding in plain sight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trail of Evidence
    7.3/106 votes
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    #18 - Trail of Evidence

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 11/11/2022

    When a devoted mother vanishes from home, a series of grisly roadside discoveries take police on a hunt for a killer; detectives follow a path of greed and desperation until a shocking twist leads to a culprit with a bizarre motive.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • When Hate Kills
    7.2/1013 votes
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    #19 - When Hate Kills

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/26/2019

    Police in small town Louisiana investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a beloved neighbor with no known enemies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Murderer on Main St.
    7.2/1011 votes
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    #20 - Murderer on Main St.

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/2021

    A beloved resident of a tight-knit Nebraska town is murdered, leading detectives to look at a wide range of suspects before the trail leads to a killer who lives among them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Date With Death
    7.2/107 votes
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    #21 - A Date With Death

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 9/16/2022

    A cat-loving and recently divorced young woman dipping her toes back in the dating game is beaten and strangled in a brutal and unusual way; investigators dive into the murky world of online dating to hunt a killer who could be ready to strike again.

    Director: Tim Wolochatiuk, Kelly Peckham

    Writer: Danielle Cole

  • New Jersey Nightmare
    7.1/1010 votes
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    #22 - New Jersey Nightmare

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2021

    A recently retired woman is found murdered, and detectives struggle with a lack of evidence and try to track down a long list of suspects.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fatal Ambition
    7.1/109 votes
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    #23 - Fatal Ambition

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2021

    A hard-working young woman is discovered stabbed at the side of a road, leading police on a tireless investigation for 10 years to unveil a killer who is hiding in plain sight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Burned and Betrayed
    7.1/1010 votes
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    #24 - Burned and Betrayed

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 6/11/2021

    After the burned body of a young nursing student is discovered near a rural road, detectives investigate several suspects until the trail of evidence unearths a disturbing and predatory plot.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Predator Within
    7.1/1011 votes
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    #25 - A Predator Within

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2022

    When an athletic and popular college student is violently murdered in her apartment, police track down several surprising suspects, including one with a disturbing obsession, before crucial evidence unmasks a dangerous predator no one saw coming.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A