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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!

The New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep their city and the country safe.

Genres:CrimeAction & AdventureDrama
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "FBI" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.1/10 from 1221 user votes. It was directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by Craig Turk. "Pilot" aired on 9/25/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Green Birds".

  • Pilot
    7.1/10 1,221 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2018

    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

  • Green Birds
    7.5/10 914 votes

    #2 - Green Birds

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018

    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

  • Prey
    7.7/10 845 votes

    #3 - Prey

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2018

    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

  • Crossfire
    7.4/10 796 votes

    #4 - Crossfire

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2018

    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

  • Doomsday
    7.5/10 743 votes

    #5 - Doomsday

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2018

    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

  • Family Man
    7.7/10 760 votes

    #6 - Family Man

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2018

    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

  • Cops and Robbers
    7.7/10 677 votes

    #7 - Cops and Robbers

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2018

    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

  • This Land Is Your Land
    7.4/10 673 votes

    #8 - This Land Is Your Land

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2018

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

    Director: Charlotte Brändström

    Writer: Claire Demorest

  • Compromised
    7.9/10 690 votes

    #9 - Compromised

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2018

    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

  • The Armorer’s Faith
    7.7/10 663 votes

    #10 - The Armorer’s Faith

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2018

    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 Rubio

    Writer: Andrew Wilder

  • Identity Crisis
    7.6/10 630 votes

    #11 - Identity Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2019

    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

  • A New Dawn
    7.6/10 637 votes

    #12 - A New Dawn

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2019

    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

  • Partners in Crime
    7.8/10 608 votes

    #13 - Partners in Crime

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2019

    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

  • Exposed
    7.9/10 615 votes

    #14 - Exposed

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2019

    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

  • Scorched Earth
    7.2/10 656 votes

    #15 - Scorched Earth

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2019

    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

    Writer: Brian Anthony, Rick Eid

  • Invisible
    7.8/10 582 votes

    #16 - Invisible

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2019

    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

  • Apex
    8.2/10 631 votes

    #17 - Apex

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2019

    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

  • Most Wanted
    7.7/10 734 votes

    #18 - Most Wanted

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2019

    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

  • Conflict of Interest
    7.9/10 553 votes

    #19 - Conflict of Interest

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2019

    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

  • What Lies Beneath
    7.8/10 545 votes

    #20 - What Lies Beneath

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2019

    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

  • Appearances
    7.7/10 514 votes

    #21 - Appearances

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2019

    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

  • Closure
    8.0/10 556 votes

    #22 - Closure

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2019

    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 Rubio

    Writer: Rick Eid