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The Best Episodes of Finding Carter

Every episode of Finding Carter ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Finding Carter!

A teenager finds out she was abducted as a toddler and returns to her biological family.
Genre:Drama
Network:MTV

Best Episodes Summary

"One Hour Photo" is the best rated episode of "Finding Carter". It scored 8.4/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by Peter Lauer and written by Peter Lauer, Terri Minsky, it aired on 9/16/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Throw Momma From the Train".

  • One Hour Photo
    8.4/10125 votes
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    #1 - One Hour Photo

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2014

    Carter uncovers secrets that could unsettle her family; Max and Taylor's relationship may come to a breaking point.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Peter Lauer, Terri Minsky

  • Throw Momma From the Train
    8.3/10117 votes
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    #2 - Throw Momma From the Train

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2014

    Carter and Taylor celebrate their birthdays together for the first time since they were toddlers.

    Director: Jamie Travis

    Writer: Sean Reycraft

  • Love Story
    8.3/10116 votes
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    #3 - Love Story

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2014

    Grant and Tyler are furious when Elizabeth chooses to take extreme actions to find her daughter; Carter's choice becomes one of life or death.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Elle Johnson

  • Love the Way You Lie
    8.3/10113 votes
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    #4 - Love the Way You Lie

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2015

    Lori kidnaps Carter for a second time and the Wilson family learns the truth.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Emily Whitesell

  • Pilot
    7.9/10187 votes
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    #5 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2014

    16 year old Carter's life is turned upside down when she learns that the mom who raised her is actually her abductor. But after being reunited with her real family, she learns there's more to her kidnapping than meets the eye.

    Director: Scott Speer

    Writer: N/A

  • Now You See Me
    7.9/10118 votes
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    #6 - Now You See Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2014

    Bird's painting at her art show upsets Carter, Elizabeth's relationship with David gets even rockier, and a piece of Carter's old life returns.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Maria Maggenti

  • The Birds
    7.7/10145 votes
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    #7 - The Birds

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2014

    Carter and her new friends plan to trick the police, while an old friend tries to stay in her life, and her relationship with Elizabeth continues to be strained.

    Director: Scott Speer

    Writer: Terri Minsky

  • Drive
    7.7/10121 votes
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    #8 - Drive

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2014

    Bad boy crash enters Carter's life and causes drama in the Wilson family. David continues to sneakily pursue writing his book with his publicist.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Heather Thomason

  • The Long Goodbye
    7.1/10108 votes
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    #9 - The Long Goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2014

    Everyone remains stunned by the previous night's events; Carter's loyalties are tested.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Maria Maggenti

  • Atonement
    7.1/1075 votes
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    #10 - Atonement

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 12/15/2015

    Carter uncovers a shocking truth after someone close to her is murdered. In the midst of legal battles, David and Elizabeth petition for temporary custody of Ben.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Emily Whitesell

  • The Heat
    7.0/10110 votes
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    #11 - The Heat

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2014

    Carter's ulterior motives backfire when she spends a day with Elizabeth and sees another side of her. David continues to move along with his book plan, and Taylor is initiated into the group during a wild game of 7 Minutes in Heaven.

    Director: John Terlesky

    Writer: Elle Johnson

  • Riptide
    6.8/1092 votes
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    #12 - Riptide

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/19/2015

    Carter is grounded just as an old friend arrives with alarming information about Lori; and Taylor sees Max in a different light after learning about his past.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Jen Braeden

  • I'm Not the Only One
    6.8/1097 votes
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    #13 - I'm Not the Only One

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/16/2015

    Carter vows to put an end to Lori's manipulation, but Lori drops a bombshell that rattles the entire Wilson household.

    Director: John Terlesky

    Writer: Emily Whitesell

  • The Fugitive
    6.7/10107 votes
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    #14 - The Fugitive

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2014

    Carter admits to having feelings for Crash; Crash plans to skip bail to avoid jail time.

    Director: Rose Troche

    Writer: Sam Wolfson

  • Half Baked
    6.6/1098 votes
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    #15 - Half Baked

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2014

    Elizabeth is confronted with the truth, and David makes a shocking request of his wife. The Wilson children try to cope with the drama together, and Carter finds out she was lied to by someone she trusts.

    Director: Jamie Travis

    Writer: Heather Thomason, Sam Wolfson

  • Do the Right Thing
    6.6/10102 votes
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    #16 - Do the Right Thing

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2014

    David has to face up to his lies, while Taylor decides she's ready to take the next step in her relationship with Max. Ofe deals with money troubles, and Carter is blamed for something she didn't do.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Emily Silver

  • Pretty When You Cry
    6.5/1081 votes
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    #17 - Pretty When You Cry

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2015

    A person from Carter's past offers new, game-changing insights on Lori; Joan's intervention with Grant causes family drama.

    Director: Gavin Polone

    Writer: Josh Senter

  • Stay with Me
    6.5/1082 votes
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    #18 - Stay with Me

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2015

    Carter attempts to save Crash from a dire situation; David and Elizabeth weigh heavy decisions.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Heather Thomason

  • Wrecking Ball
    6.5/1084 votes
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    #19 - Wrecking Ball

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2015

    Carter must deal with new parents, a twin sister and a brand new high school; Carter vows to find the only mother she has ever known.

    Director: Scott Speer

    Writer: Sean Reycraft

  • I Knew You Were Trouble
    6.4/1079 votes
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    #20 - I Knew You Were Trouble

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/26/2015

    Upon hearing surprising news about Lori, Carter and Max take a road trip together.

    Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas

    Writer: Emily Silver

  • Shut Up and Drive
    6.3/1088 votes
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    #21 - Shut Up and Drive

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2015

    The Wilsons try to get justice for Carter's kidnapping, but are tested by secrets.

    Director: Scott Speer

    Writer: Maria Maggenti

  • Something to Talk About
    6.3/1079 votes
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    #22 - Something to Talk About

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2015

    Taylor throws herself into planning a big school event and Carter tries to make sense of it.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Rayna McClendon

  • Native Son
    6.3/1080 votes
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    #23 - Native Son

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 10/6/2015

    After learning about the outcome of Lori's trial, Carter wants to get to know her brother; David and Elizabeth fight over Lori's latest surprise.

    Director: Scott Speer

    Writer: Emily Whitesell

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    6.2/1085 votes
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    #24 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2015

    The Wilsons put aside their tensions to celebrate Joan and Buddy's anniversary. Meanwhile, a struggling Max must take a job from an unlikely source.

    Director: Gavin Polone

    Writer: Sean Reycraft

  • The Death of the Heart
    6.2/1065 votes
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    #25 - The Death of the Heart

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 12/1/2015

    New obstacles threaten Jared and Carter's relationship; Max deals with the aftermath of his father's trial.

    Director: Jonathan Frakes

    Writer: Sam Wolfson