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The Best Episodes of Deception Season 1

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

Cameron Black is the world's greatest illusionist. At least, that's what people used to call him—before his greatest secret was exposed and his career destroyed....
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Deception" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 676 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Chris Fedak, it aired on 3/11/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Forced Perspective".

  • Pilot
    7.6/10676 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/11/2018

    When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influence and illusion — the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Chris Fedak

  • Forced Perspective
    7.7/10498 votes

    #2 - Forced Perspective

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2018

    As Cameron continues to focus on helping his brother, he and Kay get to work on a case that has unknowing tourists participating in a reality show – yet it’s anything but real, it’s deadly.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Chris Fedak

  • Escapology
    7.9/10462 votes

    #3 - Escapology

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2018

    When an art museum docent is held hostage, Kay enlists Cameron and his team to help rescue her using the art of escapology.

    Director: Michael Smith

    Writer: Elizabeth Peterson

  • Divination
    7.9/10430 votes

    #4 - Divination

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2018

    When a psychic is murdered, Kay and Cam investigate only to learn she had a partner who’s now on the run. Enlisting her help, Cameron and the team take down an international arms dealer.

    Director: Kevin Tancharoen

    Writer: Kai Yu Wu

  • Masking
    7.7/10397 votes

    #5 - Masking

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/8/2018

    When a church's stained glass window is stolen while a famous street artist is painting a mural nearby, Cam and the team's investigation leads them to the criminal.

    Director: Silver Tree

    Writer: Nelson Greaves

  • Black Art
    7.5/10378 votes

    #6 - Black Art

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2018

    When Cameron’s ex-girlfriend is robbed during Fashion Week, he insists on helping Kay with the investigation and the team finds themselves in the middle of a high-speed, dangerous chase.

    Director: Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer: Sam Sklaver

  • Sacrifice 99 to Fool One
    8.4/10436 votes

    #7 - Sacrifice 99 to Fool One

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/2018

    When the Mystery Woman kidnaps Cameron, the FBI calls on Jonathan Black to help find him – and stop the Mystery Woman from committing her next crime.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: John A. Norris

  • Multiple Outs
    8.4/10399 votes

    #8 - Multiple Outs

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/29/2018

    The FBI works with the Deception group to help stop the Mystery Woman from successfully committing one of the largest jewel heists in history. And, for the first time this season, viewers will have their perspective reversed and see how Cameron Black performs his greatest deception yet.

    Director: Glen Winter

    Writer: Bryan Malone

  • Getting Away Clean
    7.8/10337 votes

    #9 - Getting Away Clean

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2018

    The Deception team gets an unexpected partner, while Gunter makes a discovery that will change the team's lives forever.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Joe Peracchio

  • The Unseen Hand
    7.7/10322 votes

    #10 - The Unseen Hand

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/13/2018

    Cameron and Kay investigate a secret society where they learn that one of them has a close family connection.

    Director: Lexi La Roche

    Writer: Cesar Mazariegos

  • Loading Up
    8.0/10314 votes

    #11 - Loading Up

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/20/2018

    The team is called on to help stop a spy from stealing top-secret military information. Cameron is frustrated when someone from Kay's past comes back into the picture.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Code Act
    8.3/10315 votes

    #12 - Code Act

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/27/2018

    The Deception team goes up against the Mystery Woman in a battle of dueling deceptions.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Sam Sklaver, Brynn Malone

  • Transposition
    8.0/10364 votes

    #13 - Transposition

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/27/2018

    Just when Cameron thinks he finally has the Mystery Woman, she unleashes her most game-changing twist yet.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Chris Fedak, Elizabeth Peterson