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The Best Episodes of Evil Season 1

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

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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
    Evil Season 1 Episode 1 - Genesis 1
    7.8/10(2572 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Evil Season 1 Episode 2 - 177 Minutes
    7.2/10(1954 votes)

    #2 - 177 Minutes

    S1:E2

    Kristen, David and Ben investigate a supposed miracle when a teenage girl comes back to life after being declared dead for almost three hours; Kristen meets with her former boss and runs into Leland Townsend.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  3. Evil Season 1 Episode 3 - 3 Stars
    7.5/10(1742 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Evil Season 1 Episode 4 - Rose390
    8.2/10(1909 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Evil Season 1 Episode 5 - October 31
    7.6/10(1623 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Evil Season 1 Episode 6 - Let x = 9
    7.8/10(1475 votes)

    #6 - Let x = 9

    S1:E6

    When the Catholic Church asks Kristen, David and Ben to assess the veracity of a local prophetess, Grace Ling, they are shaken when they see one of her visions come to life.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  7. Evil Season 1 Episode 7 - Vatican III
    7.7/10(1452 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Evil Season 1 Episode 8 - 2 Fathers
    7.4/10(1442 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Evil Season 1 Episode 9 - Exorcism Part 2
    7.7/10(1379 votes)

    #9 - Exorcism Part 2

    S1:E9

    David is shocked to learn he is being sued for inflicting severe psychological harm on Caroline Hopkins, after he assisted in her exorcism. The accusation leads him to question his future as a priest, especially once he develops a very close connection with his defense attorney, Renée Harris.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Louisa Hill

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  10. Evil Season 1 Episode 10 - 7 Swans a Singin'
    7.9/10(1402 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Evil Season 1 Episode 11 - Room 320
    7.7/10(1478 votes)

    #11 - Room 320

    S1:E11

    After David is badly wounded, he is determined to fight off the menacing presence of death from his hospital bed.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Evil Season 1 Episode 12 - Justice x 2
    7.5/10(1335 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Evil Season 1 Episode 13 - Book 27
    8.1/10(1368 votes)

    #13 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Genesis 1" is the best rated episode of "Evil" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 2572 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by Michelle King, Robert King, it aired on 9/26/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "177 Minutes".