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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 Worst Episode
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    Evil Season 4 Episode 13 - Fear of the Unholy
    4.3/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Fear of the Unholy

    S4:E13

    The Vatican asks the team to investigate a Hawking-like genius for potential ties to the occult. David's continued aiding of the Entity produces physical effects, and he and Sister Andrea say goodbye to St. Joseph's. Meanwhile, Leland returns home, where David confronts him.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Aurin Squire, Sarah Acosta

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  2. Evil Season 4 Episode 2 - How to Train a Dog
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    #2 - How to Train a Dog

    S4:E2

    Kristen, David, and Ben look into a possible werewolf attack that isn't what it seems. Andy grapples with his mysterious trauma, while Ben uses science to solve his Jinn problem.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  3. Evil Season 4 Episode 5 - How to Fly an Airplane
    4.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - How to Fly an Airplane

    S4:E5

    The team visits the Vatican as sinister forces besiege the Bouchard house.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Sarah Acosta

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  4. Evil Season 4 Episode 12 - Fear of the Other
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Fear of the Other

    S4:E12

    Sister Andrea gives the team their last assessment, a man who believes his doppelganger has possessed him and has a personal connection to the nun.

    Director:Sam Hoffman
    Writers:Louisa Hill, Dewayne Darian Jones

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  5. Evil Season 4 Episode 4 - How to Build a Coffin
    5.0/10(10 votes)

    #5 - How to Build a Coffin

    S4:E4

    Andy is pushed to deadly measures as the team investigates a speech demon.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  6. Evil Season 4 Episode 6 - How to Dance in Three Easy Steps
    5.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - How to Dance in Three Easy Steps

    S4:E6

    Sheryl reaches her breaking point with Leland.

    Director:Joe Menendez
    Writer:Louisa Hill

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  7. Evil Season 4 Episode 14 - Fear of the End
    5.1/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Fear of the End

    S4:E14

    An ominous countdown begins after the Bouchard girls start a new game on their VR goggles. The Entity moves to stop the Sixty, despite Sister Andrea's warnings. The team receives an offer they never expected. Kristen faces a final threat as Leland takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Rockne S. O'Bannon, Nialla LeBouef

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  8. Evil Season 4 Episode 9 - How to Build a Chatbot
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    #8 - How to Build a Chatbot

    S4:E9

    The team looks into bizarre text messages. Sheryl tries to beat Leland.

    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
    Writer:Erica Larson

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  9. Evil Season 4 Episode 11 - Fear of the Future
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Fear of the Future

    S4:E11

    The team receives disappointing news. Kristen meets mysterious stranger Ellie, who claims to be an old friend of Sheryl's. A game between the two reveals disturbing information about Kristen's future...and about Ellie herself.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King, Anju Andre-Bergmann

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  10. Evil Season 4 Episode 7 - How to Bandage a Wound
    5.4/10(10 votes)

    #10 - How to Bandage a Wound

    S4:E7

    Ben begins to question his sanity, impacting his relationship with Renee.

    Director:Sam Hoffman
    Writer:Oneika Barrett

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  11. Evil Season 4 Episode 8 - How to Save a Life
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - How to Save a Life

    S4:E8

    Sheryl takes action to prevent a catastrophic event.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:Nialla LeBouef

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  12. Evil Season 4 Episode 3 - How to Slaughter a Pig
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - How to Slaughter a Pig

    S4:E3

    Kristen's surrogacy faces complications, and the team visits a pig farm.

    Director:Fong-Yee Yap
    Writer:Dewayne Darian Jones

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  13. Evil Season 4 Episode 1 - How to Split an Atom
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #13 - How to Split an Atom

    S4:E1

    Kristen learns the details of Leland's evil scheme involving her ovum, and Sheryl's involvement in the plot increases the tension between mother and daughter. Meanwhile, David, Ben, and Kristen are sent to investigate a particle accelerator suspected to be a gateway to Hell.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Michelle King, Robert King

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  14. Evil Season 4 Episode 10 - How to Survive a Storm
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - How to Survive a Storm

    S4:E10

    Kristen must protect her family. Sheryl and Leland's war peaks.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Rockne S. O'Bannon, Anju Andre-Bergmann

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  15. Evil Season 2 Episode 8 - B Is for Brain
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #15 - B Is for Brain

    S2:E8

    Kristen, David, and Ben are sent to Cornell University, at the request of Bishop Marx, to investigate an electrode-based experiment.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Louisa Hill

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  16. Evil Season 1 Episode 6 - Let x = 9
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Evil Season 1 Episode 9 - Exorcism Part 2
    6.1/10(21 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Evil Season 2 Episode 11 - I Is for IRS
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #18 - I Is for IRS

    S2:E11

    The IRS taps the team to investigate the legitimacy of a new organization seeking religious status for tax exemption.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Dewayne Darian Jones

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  19. Evil Season 3 Episode 5 - The Angel of Warning
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Angel of Warning

    S3:E5

    Sister Andrea’s career and sanity are on trial as she battles Leland. Meanwhile the team investigates an alleged angel sighting.

    Director:Matthew Kregor
    Writers:Rockne S. O'Bannon, Erica Larson

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  20. Evil Season 1 Episode 2 - 177 Minutes
    6.3/10(34 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Evil Season 2 Episode 6 - C Is for Cop
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - C Is for Cop

    S2:E6

    After the shooting of an unarmed woman, the team is tasked with investigating the police officer who pulled the trigger.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  22. Evil Season 1 Episode 11 - Room 320
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Evil Season 1 Episode 12 - Justice x 2
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Evil Season 3 Episode 3 - The Demon of Sex
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Evil Season 1 Episode 5 - October 31
    6.6/10(29 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fear of the Unholy" is the worst rated episode of "Evil". It scored 4.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Aurin Squire, Sarah Acosta, it aired on 8/15/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "How to Train a Dog".