6.5/1056 votes#1 - Burned Alive
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2005
In this episode, Criss takes on people's fear of fire.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
7.0/1039 votes#2 - Levitation
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2005
In his second episode, Criss takes on Levitation. He executes amazing manuevers, such as levitating up an escalator while not touching any part of it, and grabbing people off the street and completely levitating them off the ground.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.8/1032 votes#3 - Wine Barrel Escape
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2005
Criss pays homage to the Great Houdini by attempting a daring escape. Criss will also make a couple experience deja vu.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.5/1030 votes#4 - SUV Nail Bed
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2005
Lying on a nail bed may have been done in the past, but never like this.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.3/1036 votes#5 - Body Suspension
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2005
Criss takes on a more obscure form of body manipulation in this episode.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.4/1034 votes#6 - Buried Alive
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2005
For a deadly stunt, Criss will be lowered into the ground and have dirt surround him. With little time and oxygen running out, Criss must escape his tomb and claw his way to the surface.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
7.0/1030 votes#7 - Hellstromism
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2005
The art of reading thoughts through muscle reflexes.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.7/1031 votes#8 - Superhuman
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2005
Sometimes in life, people are able to channel enormous amounts of strength through adrenaline. In this episode, Criss decides to see if this strength can be harnessed.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.4/1027 votes#9 - Blind
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2005
When Criss Angel closes his eyes, he sees reality where others might see only darkness. He shows off the ability in an interesting way.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.9/1027 votes#10 - Tesla Strike
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/14/2005
Some people, when struck by lightening have increased memory skills and mental capabilities. Criss will be venturing to Baraboo, Wisconsin to test out one of the world's largest Tesla Coils. The transformer will generate up to 4 million volts and, for Criss, simulate what it's like to actually be struck by lightening.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.5/1031 votes#11 - Oasis
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/21/2005
In one of the most extravagant and remarkable feats ever attempted, Criss will live inside an air bubble in a giant, see-through tank, immersed in water. He will have no food, and a very limited air supply. He will remain in the bubble for 24 hours, and at the finish, disappear right before everyone’s eyes.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.3/1025 votes#12 - Building Walk
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/28/2005
One of the most precarious stunts in the series, Criss will lean over the side of the 55th floor of the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas at unbelievable angles. More astounding still, he will walk down the side of the building with no wires or harnesses, and without the benefit of safety netting.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.6/1025 votes#13 - C4 Crate
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/5/2005
Criss decides to experience the power of C4 in a public setting, Downtown Las Vegas. Having always been intrigued by explosions, Criss asks the help of “Pyro Peteâ€, an expert in explosives, who’s been utilized by man, including The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, and AC/DC, among others. For the trick, Criss will be locked in an crate filled with explosives that will be operated by Teller, of Penn and Teller.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
6.9/1025 votes#14 - Radio Prediction
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 10/12/2005
While taking a tour of the Magic Castle, in Los Angeles, through the history of magic, Criss is allowed access to some very elite areas. He will be allowed to see rare Houdini artifacts as well as the private séance room. Then, on the Dicky Barret show on Indie 103.1 in LA, Criss will predict a major news event, and the lottery.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
7.3/1026 votes#15 - Chicken
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 10/19/2005
While trying to figure out which one of them is crazier, Criss invites The Amazing Jonathan to participate in the ultimate game of Chicken! Their competition begins with a paintball game and an electric shock face off. Criss, deciding this isn’t enough, raises the stakes, and dares the Amazing Jonathan to hit him with a car.
Director: Criss Angel
Writer: N/A
5.9/1022 votes#16 - Halloween Special
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2005
Criss goes to the Magic Castle and crashes Joaquin Ayala's performance. He preforms one of his most dangerous stunts by being shackled, handcuffed, and nailed into a pine casket on a conveyor belt leading to an industrial BioChipper.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1018 votes#17 - Uncut
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 11/2/2005
Experience some of the craziest moments from the season in this episode. Also, there will be never-before-seen footage, as well as outtakes. Not to mention Criss' most infamous illusion; The Trash can, presented uncut, in one continuous shot.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.0/1018 votes#18 - Up Close
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 11/16/2005
This episode features more unseen footage, as well as some new illusions, including 'Ring in Ice' as well as Criss having a black panther appear in taxi's trunk. Also included is an inside look at the show, including the surreal family in the desert, as well as Criss' family and the shows crew and numerous guests.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 1
Every episode of Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 1!
Criss Angel Mindfreak is a show that aired on A&E Network. It debuted in 2005 and ended in 2010. It centered on stunts and street...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Burned Alive" is the best rated episode of "Criss Angel Mindfreak" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Criss Angel and written by N/A, it aired on 7/20/2005. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Levitation".