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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!

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A teenager finds out she was abducted as a toddler and returns to her biological family.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 12 - One Hour Photo
    8.4/10(126 votes)

    #1 - One Hour Photo

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Peter Lauer, Terri Minsky

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  2. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 7 - Throw Momma From the Train
    8.3/10(118 votes)

    #2 - Throw Momma From the Train

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Sean Reycraft

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  3. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 10 - Love Story
    8.3/10(117 votes)

    #3 - Love Story

    S1:E10

    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

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  4. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 1 - Love the Way You Lie
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Love the Way You Lie

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Emily Whitesell

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  5. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(190 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  6. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 4 - Now You See Me
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #6 - Now You See Me

    S1:E4

    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

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  7. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 2 - The Birds
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    #7 - The Birds

    S1:E2

    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

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  8. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 3 - Drive
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #8 - Drive

    S1:E3

    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

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  9. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 11 - The Long Goodbye
    7.2/10(109 votes)

    #9 - The Long Goodbye

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Maria Maggenti

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  10. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 24 - Atonement
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Atonement

    S2:E24

    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

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  11. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 5 - The Heat
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    #11 - The Heat

    S1:E5

    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

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  12. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 8 - Riptide
    6.8/10(92 votes)

    #12 - Riptide

    S2:E8

    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

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  13. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 12 - I'm Not the Only One
    6.8/10(97 votes)

    #13 - I'm Not the Only One

    S2:E12

    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

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  14. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fugitive
    6.7/10(108 votes)

    #14 - The Fugitive

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Sam Wolfson

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  15. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 8 - Half Baked
    6.6/10(99 votes)

    #15 - Half Baked

    S1:E8

    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
    Writers:Sam Wolfson, Heather Thomason

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  16. Finding Carter Season 1 Episode 9 - Do the Right Thing
    6.6/10(103 votes)

    #16 - Do the Right Thing

    S1:E9

    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

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  17. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 4 - Pretty When You Cry
    6.5/10(81 votes)

    #17 - Pretty When You Cry

    S2:E4

    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

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  18. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 6 - Stay with Me
    6.5/10(82 votes)

    #18 - Stay with Me

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Heather Thomason

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  19. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 11 - Wrecking Ball
    6.5/10(84 votes)

    #19 - Wrecking Ball

    S2:E11

    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

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  20. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 9 - I Knew You Were Trouble
    6.4/10(79 votes)

    #20 - I Knew You Were Trouble

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Emily Silver

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  21. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 2 - Shut Up and Drive
    6.3/10(88 votes)

    #21 - Shut Up and Drive

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Scott Speer
    Writer:Maria Maggenti

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  22. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 7 - Something to Talk About
    6.3/10(79 votes)

    #22 - Something to Talk About

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Rayna McClendon

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  23. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 13 - Native Son
    6.3/10(80 votes)

    #23 - Native Son

    S2:E13

    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

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  24. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 3 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    6.2/10(85 votes)

    #24 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

    S2:E3

    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

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  25. Finding Carter Season 2 Episode 21 - The Death of the Heart
    6.2/10(65 votes)

    #25 - The Death of the Heart

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Sam Wolfson

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Best Episodes Summary

"One Hour Photo" is the best rated episode of "Finding Carter". It scored 8.4/10 based on 126 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".