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The Best Episodes of Butchers of L.A.

Every episode of Butchers of L.A. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Butchers of L.A.!

As 131 bodies were discovered across 1970s Los Angeles, panic spread and police chased a lone suspect-only to uncover three killers, each with a different method, preying on the same community.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Butchers of L.A. Season 1 Episode 1 - Trash Bags
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Trash Bags

    S1:E1

    In the late 1960s and early 1970s, law enforcement discovered a pattern of murdered hitchhikers and young men; their investigation led them to an unassuming aerospace engineer, who lived a double life as a sadistic killer.

    Director:David Harvey
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Butchers of L.A. Season 1 Episode 2 - On the Freeway
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    #2 - On the Freeway

    S1:E2

    With Patrick Kearney behind bars, police realize another predator is on the loose; an investigation leads to "The Freeway Killer" and his torture chamber on wheels; the murders suggest the work of more than one single killer.

    Director:David Harvey
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Butchers of L.A. Season 1 Episode 3 - Keeping Score
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    #3 - Keeping Score

    S1:E3

    With Bonin behind bars, law enforcement hopes the nightmare is over-until another wave of freeway murders shatters their illusion; this third killer is the most methodical of them all and, if not for a random police check, might have evaded police.

    Director:David Harvey
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Trash Bags" is the best rated episode of "Butchers of L.A.". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by David Harvey and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "On the Freeway".