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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!

A detective goes undercover to investigate the murder of her best friend.

Genres:MysteryDrama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Deception" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 6.6/10 from 122 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 1/7/2013 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Nothing's Free, Little Girl".

  • Pilot
    6.6/10 122 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2013

    The death of wealthy party girl Vivian Bowers doesn't add up for FBI agent Will Moreno, especially in a family as suspicious as the Bowers. Convinced that the tabloid staple's death was a homicide, he recruits his former SFPD partner and Vivian’s childhood best friend, Joanna Padget Locasto to re-establish ties with the Bowers. Determined to find justice for her estranged best friend, Joanna infiltrates the dynasty she once considered family, and quickly begins to uncover why Vivian's life was very much in danger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nothing's Free, Little Girl
    7.1/10 82 votes

    #2 - Nothing's Free, Little Girl

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2013

    As Joanna continues to search for answers to Vivian’s rumored drug overdose, many believe Edward murdered Vivian. Robert must discreetly deal with a threat to his family while Julian goes down a self-destructive path to cope with the loss of his sister.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Drop of Blood and a Microscope
    7.3/10 62 votes

    #3 - A Drop of Blood and a Microscope

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2013

    Joanna's undercover operation leads her to get closer with Samantha Bowers and spend more time with Julian. Amid heavy scrutiny from the board of Bowers' Pharmaceutical, Edward is fired from the family company. A stranger comes into Mia's life, causing her to make some hasty decisions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One, Two, Three... One, Two, Three
    7.8/10 52 votes

    #4 - One, Two, Three... One, Two, Three

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2013

    Joanna discovers Julian has something to hide from the night of Vivian's murder. Senator Haverstock gives Edward disturbing news about his past. Meanwhile, Sofia and Robert meet Mia’s new boyfriend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Why Wait
    7.7/10 50 votes

    #5 - Why Wait

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2013

    The truth about Mia's real mother is revealed when the story is published for everyone to see, ruining her debutant ball and shattering the life she thought she knew. Julian tries to rekindle an old flame who can help them get their new cancer drug on the market. Will and Joanna put their feelings aside to focus on solving Vivian’s murder.

    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Be a Dummy
    7.3/10 45 votes

    #6 - Don't Be a Dummy

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2013

    The true identity of Mia’s father is revealed. After she finds out the identity of her mother, Mia runs away with her boyfriend Kyle to a friend’s empty vacation home. Meanwhile, Will visits Edward’s home to find answers to some questions regarding Vivian’s murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tell Me
    7.5/10 50 votes

    #7 - Tell Me

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2013

    As Bowers Pharmaceutical is preparing to have Lyritrol on shelves in 3 weeks, Edward finds out some disturbing news about the new drug. Joanna pursues a lead that ends in a gunfight. Meanwhile, Senator Haverstock reveals his true identity to Mia, and Edward and Julian get into a physical fight at a PR event for Bowers Pharmaceutical, resulting in a big career move for Edward.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stay With Me
    8.1/10 51 votes

    #8 - Stay With Me

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2013

    Edward makes a confession during a press conference that sends his family and their business reeling. Meanwhile, Mia’s biological father reaches out to her with ulterior motives, and Joanna struggles to escape a hit man during a delivery gone awry.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Good Luck With Your Death
    7.9/10 49 votes

    #9 - Good Luck With Your Death

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2013

    Robert begins to suspect Joanna's true motives for coming back into their lives and flies her mother, Beverly, to New York, to help uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Joanna investigates Julian's girlfriend who works for a rival drug company and finds some suspicious information. Mia offers to save Haverstock by donating her bone marrow but then discovers his true motivation. Sofia pays a visit to a dark character from her past in prison.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You're the Bad Guy
    8.0/10 47 votes

    #10 - You're the Bad Guy

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2013

    After Will fires Joanna for sleeping with Julian, she uncovers video tapes of Vivian's therapy sessions. Working with the FBI, Julian wears a wire to gain evidence against Audrey. Edward turns himself in for the murder of Kimberly Yaeger. With Haverstock's help, Wyatt is released from prison and confronts Sofia. Mia takes Joanna's advice and donates her bone marrow to her birth father.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'll Start with the Hillbilly
    7.8/10 63 votes

    #11 - I'll Start with the Hillbilly

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2013

    Edward makes a tough decision regarding his wife's condition and seeks revenge. Vivian's murder case is reopened as new information comes out, and the identity of her murderer is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A