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The Best Episodes of Criminal: Germany Season 1

Every episode of Criminal: Germany Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criminal: Germany Season 1!

Binge this in 2h 13m•Peaking at 8.3/10

In the interview room, detectives go head-to-head with suspects and try to get to the truth—even if it means breaking the rules and risking it all.

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#1 Fan Favorite
8.1/10(791 votes)
#1 - Episode 1
S1:E19/20/2019
The inspectors question a real estate developer about a missing handyman - and the skeleton found beneath his first project in the former East Berlin.
Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writer:Bernd Lange
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Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writer:Bernd Lange
7.5/10(668 votes)
#2 - Episode 2
S1:E29/20/2019
A once clear-cut case of domestic violence grows murky as a powerful father-in-law’s lawyer inserts himself into the mix to control the narrative.
Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writer:Bernd Lange
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Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writer:Bernd Lange
8.3/10(694 votes)
#3 - Episode 3
S1:E39/20/2019
A detective tries to extract the location of a body from a serial killer’s hardened lover. Then the inspector puts herself on the line and steps in.
Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writers:Bernd Lange, Sebastian Heeg
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Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel
Writers:Bernd Lange, Sebastian Heeg

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Criminal: Germany" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 791 votes. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and written by Bernd Lange, it aired on 9/20/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".