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The Best Episodes of Hannibal

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

The Best Episodes of Hannibal

Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But...

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  1. 9.8/10(23.4k votes)

    #1 - Mizumono

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    S2:E13

    Springing their trap, Jack, Will and Alana face off with Hannibal in a bloody final showdown, but the doctor has a few surprises of his own.

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  2. 9.7/10(16.2k votes)

    #2 - The Wrath of the Lamb

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    S3:E13

    In a desperate bid to slay Francis Dolarhyde, Will Graham engineers a cunning ploy utilizing Hannibal Lecter. Upon learning of his plan, Bedelia Du Maurier voices concerns that Will's actions may not only put his life in peril, but the lives of those around him. As the end draws near, Will remains unflinching in his game with Hannibal-even when it means coming face-to-face with his own darkest fears?

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  3. 9.3/10(7.4k votes)

    #3 - Digestivo

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    S3:E7

    Captured in Italy by police on Mason Verger's payroll, Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter are delivered to Muskrat Farm to await Mason's revenge. Alana, distressed that Will has been endangered along with Hannibal, plots a rescue. And Hannibal, once again in contact with his old patient Margot, finds it irresistible to remind her that Mason will never make good on his promises. Meanwhile, Jack informs Chiyo of Hannibal's location.

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  4. 9.2/10(8.2k votes)

    #4 - Savoureux

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    S1:E13

    Hannibal frames Will, convincing Jack and Alana that Will's the copycat killer.

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  5. 9.2/10(7.3k votes)

    #5 - Takiawase

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    S2:E4

    Emboldened after drug therapy from Dr. Chilton, Will sets a deadly plan in place to expose Hannibal. A new killer is turning victims into beehives.

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  6. 9.2/10(7.3k votes)

    #6 - Mukōzuke

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    S2:E5

    The BSU investigates Beverly's death after her body is found displayed in a gruesome tableau. Abel Gideon returns to the Baltimore Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Will seeks a horrific revenge for Beverly's death.

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  8. 9.2/10(7.2k votes)

    #7 - Futamono

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    S2:E6

    Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  9. 9.2/10(7.0k votes)

    #8 - Yakimono

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    S2:E7

    As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.

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  10. 9.2/10(7.2k votes)

    #9 - Tome-wan

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    S2:E12

    Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.

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  11. 9.0/10(7.1k votes)

    #10 - Sakizuke

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    S2:E2

    As the FBI seeks Will's help in tracking a killer who turns his victims' bodies into art, Will plots to reveal the truth about Hannibal.

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  12. 9.0/10(6.6k votes)

    #11 - Contorno

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    S3:E5

    The hunt for Hannibal begins. Will travels via train with Chiyoh to Florence, as Alanna and Mason use Hannibal's fine tastes to track his whereabouts. Pazzi tries to get in close to find out if Hannibal is the man he's looking for, but his greed may get the better of him.

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  13. 8.9/10(7.5k votes)

    #12 - Fromage

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    S1:E8

    A deadly symphony hall killing forces Will to hunt a defiant killer.

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  14. 8.9/10(6.5k votes)

    #13 - Kō No Mono

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    S2:E11

    Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.

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  15. 8.9/10(5.5k votes)

    #14 - The Number of the Beast is 666

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    S3:E12

    Will Graham and the FBI enlist the expertise of Dr. Fredrick Chilton in the hopes of luring Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds as their mouthpiece. As Will's empathy for Dolarhyde begins to affect his fragile psyche, Bedelia Du Maurier warns that the killer Will should be most concerned about at the moment is himself. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde senses that the FBI is closing in and launches a horrifying endgame.

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  16. 8.8/10(6.7k votes)

    #15 - Relevés

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    S1:E12

    Hannibal convinces Jack and Alana that Will could be the copycat killer.

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  17. 8.8/10(7.4k votes)

    #16 - Kaiseki

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    S2:E1

    With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.

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  18. 8.8/10(6.6k votes)

    #17 - Naka-Choko

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    S2:E10

    Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.

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  19. 8.7/10(7.0k votes)

    #18 - Buffet Froid

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    S1:E10

    Will tracks a killer with mental instability similar to his own.

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  20. 8.7/10(5.9k votes)

    #19 - Dolce

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    S3:E6

    With Bedelia securing her alibi, Hannibal prepares to leave Florence just as Jack and Will begin to track him down. With Pazzi murdered, Mason and his cohorts consider a different course of action. However, Chiyoh has arrived in Florence with her own agenda.

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  21. 8.6/10(7.3k votes)

    #20 - Sorbet

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    S1:E7

    Will races to stop a rogue surgeon extracting organs from his victims.

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  22. 8.6/10(6.6k votes)

    #21 - Hassun

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    S2:E3

    As Will's murder trial begins, a copycat killer sends a gruesome message. Jack is under pressure to wrap up Will's case while Hannibal hopes for his friend's exoneration.

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  23. 8.5/10(7.1k votes)

    #22 - Entrée

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    S1:E6

    The Chesapeake Ripper taunts Jack Crawford with guilt from the past.

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    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writer:Kai Yu Wu
  24. 8.5/10(6.6k votes)

    #23 - Rôti

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    S1:E11

    When Dr. Gideon escapes to terrorize Alana and Dr. Chilton, Hannibal and Will go on the hunt. Eddie Izzard guest stars.

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  25. 8.5/10(6.3k votes)

    #24 - Shiizakana

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    S2:E9

    Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.

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  26. 8.5/10(5.3k votes)

    #25 - The Great Red Dragon

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    S3:E8

    Dr. Hannibal Lecter has been under lock and key for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, when a new villain arises in Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy." As the investigation unfolds Jack Crawford approaches Will Graham to help catch this vicious serial killer who is targeting families.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mizumono" is the best rated episode of "Hannibal". It scored 9.8/10 based on 23366 votes. Directed by David Slade and written by Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, it aired on 5/23/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Wrath of the Lamb".