The Worst Episodes of Cape Fear

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   6.6/10(1184 votes)

   #1 - The Executioners

   S1:E107/30/2026

   The Bowdens have everything to protect. Max has nothing left to lose.

   Director:Jonathan van Tulleken

   Writers:Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Nick Antosca

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   Director:Jonathan van Tulleken

   Writers:Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Nick Antosca
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   6.9/10(1384 votes)

   #2 - Pierced

   S1:E46/18/2026

   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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   Director:Reed Morano

   Writer:Tara Shivkumar
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   7.1/10(1596 votes)

   #3 - Phantom Sensations

   S1:E36/11/2026

   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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   Director:Amanda Marsalis

   Writer:Alan Page Arriaga
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   7.1/10(1317 votes)

   #4 - Faith

   S1:E56/25/2026

   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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   Director:Steven Piet

   Writer:Peter Blake
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   7.1/10(1161 votes)

   #5 - Mongrel

   S1:E77/9/2026

   Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max. Seeking answers, Natalie hits the road.

   Director:Jon S. Baird

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jon S. Baird

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.3/10(1880 votes)

   #6 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?

   S1:E26/4/2026

   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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   Director:SJ Clarkson

   Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
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   7.4/10(1281 votes)

   #7 - Possum

   S1:E67/2/2026

   The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor. Natalie begins to question her past. The family takes a trip.

   Director:Trey Edward Shults

   Writer:Brian Evenson

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   Director:Trey Edward Shults

   Writer:Brian Evenson
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   7.5/10(2470 votes)

   #8 - Fingers & Toes

   S1:E16/4/2026

   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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   Director:Morten Tyldum

   Writer:Nick Antosca
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   7.5/10(1045 votes)

   #9 - The Scar

   S1:E97/23/2026

   Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal—and answers. Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh.

   Director:Amanda Marsalis

   Writers:Peter Blake, Diana Pawell

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   Director:Amanda Marsalis

   Writers:Peter Blake, Diana Pawell
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    7.6/10(1146 votes)

    #10 - Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos

    S1:E87/16/2026

    As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive. Natalie tries to stop Max.

    Director:Stephen Williams

    Writer:Alan Page Arriaga

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    Director:Stephen Williams

    Writer:Alan Page Arriaga