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The Best Episodes of Cape Fear Season 1

Every episode of Cape Fear Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cape Fear Season 1!

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When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 1 - Fingers & Toes
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Fingers & Toes

    S1:E1

    After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Nick Antosca

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  2. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 2 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?

    S1:E2

    Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  3. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3 - Phantom Sensations
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Phantom Sensations

    S1:E3

    Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Alan Page Arriaga

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  4. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 4 - Pierced
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Pierced

    S1:E4

    Anna leans on Max to help with a new client. Natalie and Amber get closer. Zack offers an apology.

    Director:Reed Morano
    Writer:Tara Shivkumar

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  5. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 5 - Faith
    8.2/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Faith

    S1:E5

    Max is visited by someone from his past. Anna investigates Nevaeh. Tom's new case gets complicated.

    Director:Steven Piet
    Writer:Peter Blake

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Fingers & Toes" is the best rated episode of "Cape Fear" season 1. It scored 5.6/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Nick Antosca, it aired on 6/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Why Would I Want to Hurt You?".