- 8.2/107,586 votes
#1 - Episode One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022
After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
- 7.7/106,015 votes
#2 - Please Don't Go
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2022
A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.
Director: Clement Virgo
Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
- 7.7/105,537 votes
#3 - Doin' a Dahmer
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2022
Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.
Director: Clement Virgo
Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
- 7.8/105,189 votes
#4 - The Good Boy Box
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2022
From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
- 7.9/104,993 votes
#5 - Blood on Their Hands
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2022
Jeff's list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Ian Brennan
- 8.8/107,111 votes
#6 - Silenced
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2022
Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: David McMillan, Janet Mock
- 7.9/105,036 votes
#7 - Cassandra
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2022
A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Ian Brennan, David McMillan, Janet Mock
- 8.1/104,706 votes
#8 - Lionel
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2022
As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his own demons, the Milwaukee police try to save face and the victims' families share their stories.
Director: Gregg Araki
Writer: Ian Brennan, David McMillan
- 7.3/104,591 votes
#9 - The Bogeyman
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/21/2022
Glenda, the victims and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Ian Brennan, Reilly Smith, David McMillan
- 8.0/104,721 votes
#10 - God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2022
In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Ian Brennan, Reilly Smith, David McMillan, Todd Kubrak
The Best Episodes of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Season 1
Every episode of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Season 1!
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode One" is the best rated episode of "DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7586 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, it aired on 9/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Please Don't Go".