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The Best Episodes of Evil

Every episode of Evil ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Evil!

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Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a scientific explanation or if something truly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Evil Season 3 Episode 1 - The Demon of Death
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #1 - The Demon of Death

    S3:E1

    David’s relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation. Meanwhile, the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  2. Evil Season 2 Episode 13 - C Is for Cannibal
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #2 - C Is for Cannibal

    S2:E13

    The team is sent to meet on campus with Mitch Otterbean, a student with a growing compulsion to eat human flesh.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  3. Evil Season 1 Episode 4 - Rose390
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Rose390

    S1:E4

    Kristen, Ben and David are hired to evaluate Eric, a seemingly psychopathic 9-year-old boy; Eric takes a liking to David, which leaves them hopeful they can curb his violent behavior; Kristen's daughters lie about a game their grandmother bought.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Davita Scarlett

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  4. Evil Season 2 Episode 1 - N Is for Night Terrors
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #4 - N Is for Night Terrors

    S2:E1

    The team is given the task of evaluating the likelihood of Leland being possessed, which if decided true, would require them to exorcise him.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  5. Evil Season 2 Episode 4 - E Is for Elevator
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #5 - E Is for Elevator

    S2:E4

    The team is sent to investigate the disappearance of a teenage boy, Wyatt.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  6. Evil Season 2 Episode 7 - S Is for Silence
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #6 - S Is for Silence

    S2:E7

    The team is dispatched to a monastery to investigate the corpse of Father Thomas, whose body has not decayed in the year following his death.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  7. Evil Season 3 Episode 10 - The Demon of the End
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #7 - The Demon of the End

    S3:E10

    The team investigates a household terrorized by a demonic infestation and is shocked when they find out the house is next door to Kristen's. Meanwhile, Kristen is surprised to learn that her frozen egg was never destroyed and purchased anonymously which leads her on a new adventure.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  8. Evil Season 1 Episode 7 - Vatican III
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Vatican III

    S1:E7

    When Bridget confesses to murder during her exorcism, Monsignor Korecki asks Kristen, David and Ben to investigate if the details match any open cases and if the woman really is possessed by a demon.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Ione Lloyd

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  9. Evil Season 3 Episode 7 - The Demon of Cults
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - The Demon of Cults

    S3:E7

    The team investigates a young man who is being held against his will to determine if he is possessed or is influenced by a cult.

    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
    Writer:Louisa Hill

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  10. Evil Season 1 Episode 1 - Genesis 1
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    #10 - Genesis 1

    S1:E1

    Forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard is hired by the Catholic Church to determine whether a serial killer is possessed by a demon or merely a psychopath.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  11. Evil Season 1 Episode 13 - Book 27
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Book 27

    S1:E13

    David, Kristen and Ben assess whether a pregnant woman is possessed when she claims one of the twins she’s carrying is evil. Their investigation leads to a fertility clinic where they discover a connection to all of their encounters throughout the season. Also, Kristen questions one of her daughters’ capacity for evil upon realizing that she also used that fertility clinic.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Ione Lloyd

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  12. Evil Season 2 Episode 2 - A Is for Angel
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #12 - A Is for Angel

    S2:E2

    The team is charged with investigating a man who claims that he is hearing an angel.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Davita Scarlett

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  13. Evil Season 2 Episode 3 - F Is for Fire
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #13 - F Is for Fire

    S2:E3

    The team encounters a nine-year-old girl, Mathilda, who is seemingly haunted by a Jinn, a spirit in the Islamic faith.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Dewayne Darian Jones

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  14. Evil Season 2 Episode 12 - D Is for Doll
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #14 - D Is for Doll

    S2:E12

    At Dr. Boggs' request, the team is introduced to a recently widowed Catholic named Nathan, and his teenage son, Elijah.

    Director:Kevin Sullivan
    Writer:Davita Scarlett

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  15. Evil Season 3 Episode 4 - The Demon of the Road
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #15 - The Demon of the Road

    S3:E4

    The team encounters a truck driver whose wife thinks he is possessed and explores the possibility of a demon haunting the highway.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Dewayne Darian Jones

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  16. Evil Season 1 Episode 10 - 7 Swans a Singin'
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #16 - 7 Swans a Singin'

    S1:E10

    Kristen, David and Ben are called to investigate an insidiously addictive Christmas song that's spreading among an increasing number of students, and the dangerous relationship between online influencers and their impressionable young followers.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  17. Evil Season 3 Episode 3 - The Demon of Sex
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - The Demon of Sex

    S3:E3

    Sister Andrea joins the team to fix a demonically possessed marriage, and Leland and Sheryl continue their crusade for Satan.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  18. Evil Season 3 Episode 8 - The Demon of Parenthood
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #18 - The Demon of Parenthood

    S3:E8

    The team responds to reports of possessed toys and electronics originating from a store. David is tasked with retrieving a hidden message that may be the key to saving the prophet Grace Ling.

    Director:Aisha Tyler
    Writer:Sarah Acosta

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  19. Evil Season 1 Episode 5 - October 31
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #19 - October 31

    S1:E5

    On Halloween night, Kristen and David are sent to assess an exorcism; Ben goes on his favorite show, where he debunks supernatural finds with fellow unbeliever Vanessa.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:Dewayne Darian Jones

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  20. Evil Season 1 Episode 8 - 2 Fathers
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #20 - 2 Fathers

    S1:E8

    When David recognizes one of the sigils in the Poveglia Codex from his father Leon's artwork, he and Kristen journey to a remote art commune to investigate its meaning and how it's related to David's family.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writers:Davita Scarlett, Nialla LeBouef

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  21. Evil Season 1 Episode 3 - 3 Stars
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #21 - 3 Stars

    S1:E3

    After a high-strung theater producer's behavior turns from demanding to what is believed to be demonic, Kristen, David and Ben must assess the situation. Kristen discredits her nemesis, Leland Townsend, before he can ruin a 17-year-old boy's life.

    Director:Gloria Muzio
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  22. Evil Season 1 Episode 12 - Justice x 2
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Justice x 2

    S1:E12

    Leland assists convicted serial killer Orson Leroux with having his conviction overturned; Kristen is called into court to testify while her daughter, Laura, undergoes emergency heart surgery; David witnesses a woman's evil instincts firsthand.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Evil Season 2 Episode 9 - U Is for U.F.O.
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #23 - U Is for U.F.O.

    S2:E9

    Bishop Marx tasks the team to investigate a UFO sighting, spotted by an air force pilot.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Nialla LeBouef

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  24. Evil Season 2 Episode 10 - O Is for Ovaphobia
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #24 - O Is for Ovaphobia

    S2:E10

    Ben, David, and Kristen investigate the RSM Fertility clinic - since so many of their past cases have led back to the ominous clinic.

    Director:Stacey K. Black
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  25. Evil Season 3 Episode 9 - The Demon of Money
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #25 - The Demon of Money

    S3:E9

    The team investigates claims that a demon has been stalking people who have invested in a stock tip. The Entity asks for David's help in transitioning Grace Ling back.

    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
    Writer:Nialla LeBouef

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Demon of Death" is the best rated episode of "Evil". It scored 7.7/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by Michelle King, Robert King, it aired on 6/12/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "C Is for Cannibal".