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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!

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 supernatural is at work.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Networks:CBSParamount+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Evil" season 1 is "Genesis 1", rated 7.8/10 from 2142 user votes. It was directed by Robert King and written by Robert King, Michelle King. "Genesis 1" aired on 9/26/2019 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "177 Minutes".

  • Genesis 1
    7.8/10 2,142 votes

    #1 - Genesis 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019

    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

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • 177 Minutes
    7.2/10 1,683 votes

    #2 - 177 Minutes

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019

    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

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • 3 Stars
    7.5/10 1,495 votes

    #3 - 3 Stars

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019

    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

  • Rose390
    8.2/10 1,646 votes

    #4 - Rose390

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019

    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

  • October 31
    7.7/10 1,391 votes

    #5 - October 31

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019

    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

  • Let x = 9
    7.8/10 1,256 votes

    #6 - Let x = 9

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2019

    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

  • Vatican III
    7.8/10 1,232 votes

    #7 - Vatican III

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019

    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

  • 2 Fathers
    7.4/10 1,223 votes

    #8 - 2 Fathers

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2019

    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.

    Writer: Davita Scarlett, Nialla LeBouef

  • Exorcism Part 2
    7.7/10 1,168 votes

    #9 - Exorcism Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2019

    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: Fred Toye

    Writer: Louisa Hill

  • 7 Swans a Singin'
    7.9/10 1,189 votes

    #10 - 7 Swans a Singin'

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2019

    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

  • Room 320
    7.7/10 1,261 votes

    #11 - Room 320

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2020

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

    Director: Peter Sollett

    Writer: N/A

  • Justice x 2
    7.5/10 1,130 votes

    #12 - Justice x 2

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2020

    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: N/A

  • Book 27
    8.1/10 1,158 votes

    #13 - Book 27

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2020

    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