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Ballard S1E3 — BYOB
7.5
Ballard•Season 1•Episode 3

BYOB

7.5/10 · 1,146 votesJul 9, 202550 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.

Directed byPatrick Cady
Written byThania St. John
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Maggie Q

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Detective Renée Ballard

Courtney Taylor

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Samira Parker

John Carroll Lynch

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Thomas Laffont

Michael Mosley

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Ted Rawls

Rebecca Field

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Victoria Moroles

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Amy Hill

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Episode Summary

"BYOB" is episode 3 of Ballard season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,146 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Patrick Cady and written by Thania St. John, it aired on July 9, 2025.

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