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Explore the world of forensic science through photos and case studies of several of the country's leading autopsy experts, including forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Autopsy Season 1 Episode 1 - Confessions of a Medical Examiner
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    #1 - Confessions of a Medical Examiner

    S1:E1

    Can the dead speak? Yes...but only to those who know how to listen. In this riveting documentary, Dr. Michael Baden, one of the country's most celebrated forensic pathologists, reveals the stories behind the cases of unnatural or suspicious death that he helped solve--and helped earn him the nickname, 'detective of death.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 2 - Voices from the Dead
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    #2 - Voices from the Dead

    S1:E2

    A painted "dummy" at a carnival funhouse turns out to be a human corpse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 3 - Voices from the Grave
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    #3 - Voices from the Grave

    S1:E3

    A murderer is revealed in the fingernails and hair of four corpses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 4 - The Dead Speak
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    #4 - The Dead Speak

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    Pine needles. Chewing gum. Cat hair. Paint. They've all been important clues that aided America's 'detectives of death' in solving mysterious cases of unnatural or violent death. This fascinating sequel to three of HBO's most popular documentaries introduces you to forensic pathologists who recount cases where their amazing expertise helped bring killers to justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 5 - Dead Men Do Tell Tales
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    #5 - Dead Men Do Tell Tales

    S1:E5

    The strangled corpse of a pregnant woman turns up in a chunk of ice floating in the Hudson; a man is poisoned to death by a lethal chemical that is almost impossible to obtain. The mysteries surrounding these and other cases might have remained unsolved were it not for the efforts of forensic pathologists who try to find who--or what--lead to their ultimate demise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 6 - Secrets of the Dead
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    #6 - Secrets of the Dead

    S1:E6

    In this edition, forensic pathologists and other specialists search for answers in several tough cases: a severed hand is found on a riverbank; the bodies of a mother and her infant are discovered after the spring thaw; the only clue to a doctor's mysterious death is a bite mark; and a young bride disappears years after her husband's first wife supposedly killed herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 7 - Dead Man Talking
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    #7 - Dead Man Talking

    S1:E7

    The dead reveal their secrets once again in this 'Autopsy' special in which forensic experts show how they uncovered the truths behind bodies. Segments in this edition include: a Boy Scout leader who was freed from prison thanks to some unhatched maggot eggs; a shocking double homicide in classic Hitchcock tradition; a beloved doctor whose rapes might have gone unpunished had it not been for a persistent victim; an algae killer used in fish tanks that provides the clue to a series of mysterious poisoning murders; and an examination of the original Siamese twins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 8 - Dead Giveaway
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    #8 - Dead Giveaway

    S1:E8

    The 'detectives of death' investigate another slate of bizarre cases, including: a twisted case of sibling sabotage; a mystery where saliva turned a suicide into a homicide; the story of a convicted rapist whose claims of innocence are taken seriously when his DNA turns up on a victim while he is in jail; and a 'final answer' to the question, 'Who was the Black Widow?'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 9 - Dead Awakening
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    #9 - Dead Awakening

    S1:E9

    An entire family poisoned by an unknown intruder. A suicide made to look like a murder. An airbag that becomes a perfect crime scene. These fascinating stories and more are unveiled in this Autopsy special that looks at criminal cases that might never have been uncovered were it not for the efforts of forensic pathologists and other "detectives of death."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 10 - Ask Dr. Baden
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    #10 - Ask Dr. Baden

    S1:E10

    This special explores two suspicious cases of death that were brought to HBO's attention as a result of a component of the Autopsy website.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 12 - Post Mortem with Dr. Michael Baden
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    #11 - Post Mortem with Dr. Michael Baden

    S1:E12

    JFK. O.J. Simpson. Sid Vicious. Nicholas and Alexandra. These are some of the most celebrated cases in the history of forensic pathology - and Dr. Michael Baden has had a hand in every one of them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Autopsy Season 1 Episode 11 - Sex, Lies and Murder
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    #12 - Sex, Lies and Murder

    S1:E11

    HBO presents an intriguing look at four intriguing crimes that were solved by forensic science in the 11th edition of the smash-hit documentary series. Dr. Michael Baden shows how the 'detectives of death' cracked the cases. Segments include the death of a bird lover and his cockatoo; a woman who suspects that her brother was murdered by his wife; and a kinky menage a trois.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Confessions of a Medical Examiner" is the worst rated episode of "Autopsy". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/17/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Voices from the Dead".