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The Best Episodes of FBI Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    FBI Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(1343 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After a bomb explosion devastates a residential apartment building, special agents Maggie Bell and Omar Adom “OA” Zidan of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigate a possible war between rival gangs – that is, until their prime suspects are discovered brutally murdered.

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writer:Craig Turk

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  2. FBI Season 1 Episode 2 - Green Birds
    7.5/10(1004 votes)

    #2 - Green Birds

    S1:E2

    After eight people are fatally poisoned at a deli in New York City, special agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan trace the crime to an unlikely culprit and conduct a sting operation to prevent further attacks.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Aaron Fullerton

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  3. FBI Season 1 Episode 3 - Prey
    7.7/10(926 votes)

    #3 - Prey

    S1:E3

    Special Agent Maggie Bell, Special Agent OA Zidan and the team investigate the murders of 18 young women with help from a survivor associated with the deceased.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Andrew Wilder

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  4. FBI Season 1 Episode 4 - Crossfire
    7.4/10(866 votes)

    #4 - Crossfire

    S1:E4

    Special Agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan rush to track down an active sniper with an elusive motive as the body count continues to rise.

    Director:Arthur W. Forney
    Writer:Brian Anthony

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  5. FBI Season 1 Episode 5 - Doomsday
    7.5/10(812 votes)

    #5 - Doomsday

    S1:E5

    Special Agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan investigate the death of a safety inspector and its possible connection to a leak at a nuclear power plant.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Judith McCreary

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  6. FBI Season 1 Episode 6 - Family Man
    7.7/10(826 votes)

    #6 - Family Man

    S1:E6

    After a senator’s daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom, the FBI is called in to assist with finding the child before their time limit expires. However, in order to do so, they must dig into the senator’s past for clues to who did this to his family.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Barbie Kligman

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  7. FBI Season 1 Episode 7 - Cops and Robbers
    7.7/10(743 votes)

    #7 - Cops and Robbers

    S1:E7

    Maggie and OA hunt down a ruthless group of robbers who are posing as police officers to target armored trucks.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Hadi Nicholas Deeb

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  8. FBI Season 1 Episode 8 - This Land Is Your Land
    7.3/10(741 votes)

    #8 - This Land Is Your Land

    S1:E8

    Maggie and OA lead the search for an abducted former biological weapons chemist.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Claire Demorest

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  9. FBI Season 1 Episode 9 - Compromised
    7.9/10(753 votes)

    #9 - Compromised

    S1:E9

    After a key witness and a U.S. marshal are ambushed and killed, Maggie and OA must track down a man who leaked the information that led to their murders.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Katie Swain

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  10. FBI Season 1 Episode 10 - The Armorer’s Faith
    7.8/10(727 votes)

    #10 - The Armorer’s Faith

    S1:E10

    When an illegal arms broker turned informant is assassinated, OA assumes his identity and goes undercover to stop the sale of dangerous weapons, with help from Maggie and their former FBI instructor, Rowan Quinn.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Andrew Wilder

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  11. FBI Season 1 Episode 11 - Identity Crisis
    7.6/10(692 votes)

    #11 - Identity Crisis

    S1:E11

    When a judge and her daughter are murdered after she sentenced a man to life in prison, Maggie and OA search for the killer behind a possible retaliation. Dana has a vested interest in this case as she has a history with the victim.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  12. FBI Season 1 Episode 12 - A New Dawn
    7.6/10(700 votes)

    #12 - A New Dawn

    S1:E12

    When an alt-right provocateur is murdered after giving a speech at a university in New York City, Maggie and OA investigate the school's more extreme political groups and rely on OA's sister, Amira, a student, for help.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writer:Brian Anthony

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  13. FBI Season 1 Episode 13 - Partners in Crime
    7.8/10(668 votes)

    #13 - Partners in Crime

    S1:E13

    Maggie and OA are on a mission to find a couple who are behind a spree of violent armed robberies that resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Claire Demorest

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  14. FBI Season 1 Episode 14 - Exposed
    7.9/10(678 votes)

    #14 - Exposed

    S1:E14

    After an investigative journalist is murdered, the team uncovers information linking the suspect to past cases. The victim’s death also strikes a chord with Maggie, leaving her desperate for answers in regard to a traumatic event in her personal life.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:David Amann

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  15. FBI Season 1 Episode 15 - Scorched Earth
    7.2/10(722 votes)

    #15 - Scorched Earth

    S1:E15

    A serial bomber appears to be targeting Wall Street’s elite. Maggie and OA search for a suspect who seems dead-set on revenge, while Dana deals with Spencer Briggs, a cocky profiler brought in to consult on the case.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writers:Rick Eid, Brian Anthony

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  16. FBI Season 1 Episode 16 - Invisible
    7.7/10(637 votes)

    #16 - Invisible

    S1:E16

    When the daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped in an attempt to gain notorious internet fame, Maggie and OA discover the kidnapper’s plans go far beyond abduction in order to never be forgotten.

    Director:Charles S. Carroll
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  17. FBI Season 1 Episode 17 - Apex
    8.2/10(705 votes)

    #17 - Apex

    S1:E17

    Maggie and Dana struggle to find justice for victims murdered by a serial killer who left a ghoulish mark on all of his victims, while the mayor limits the investigation in order to prevent economical loss.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Andrew Wilder

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  18. FBI Season 1 Episode 18 - Most Wanted
    7.7/10(802 votes)

    #18 - Most Wanted

    S1:E18

    OA and Maggie team up with members of the FBI’s Fugitives Department to track down a person wanted for murder who is also on America’s top 10 most wanted list.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:René Balcer

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  19. FBI Season 1 Episode 19 - Conflict of Interest
    7.9/10(609 votes)

    #19 - Conflict of Interest

    S1:E19

    An American diplomat is killed while being used as a pawn in a dangerous drug ring, and the team must work together to bring them down. Also, Jubal and OA try to help friends from their past fight off their inner demons.

    Director:Christine Swanson
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  20. FBI Season 1 Episode 20 - What Lies Beneath
    7.8/10(598 votes)

    #20 - What Lies Beneath

    S1:E20

    When a controversial senior leader from Egypt comes to New York for a heart transplant, OA struggles to balance his personal opinion with his professional duty when he is assigned to the security detail.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writer:David Amann

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  21. FBI Season 1 Episode 21 - Appearances
    7.7/10(572 votes)

    #21 - Appearances

    S1:E21

    After a decorated FBI agent is murdered, the team investigates and uncovers the man led a double life. Also, Maggie struggles with what information she should reveal to the agent’s widow, who is also her personal friend.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  22. FBI Season 1 Episode 22 - Closure
    8.0/10(624 votes)

    #22 - Closure

    S1:E22

    A woman with information about the death of Maggie’s husband is abducted, leading OA and the team to uncover a criminal operation larger than anyone imagined. Also, Dana puts her career in jeopardy when she stands by and allows Maggie to work on this case that has such a personal connection to her.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Rick Eid

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "FBI" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 1343 votes. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Craig Turk, it aired on 9/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Green Birds".