The Best Episodes of Hannibal

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?

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Nick Antosca

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.

Director: Adam Kane

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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.

Director: Guillermo Navarro

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Tom de Ville

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.

Director: David Slade

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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.

Director: Guillermo Navarro

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Angela LaManna, Jeff Vlaming

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.

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Ayanna Floyd Davis

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.

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Don Mancini

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.

Director: David Semel

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro

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

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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

Director: Tim Hunter

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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.

Director: Peter Medak

Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Jason Grote

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

Director: Tim Hunter

Writer: Andrew Black

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

Director: David Slade

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming, Andrew Black

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.

Director: Neil Marshall

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Nick Antosca

Convinced that the Red Dragon will strike at the next full moon, Jack and Will grow desperate, and Alana turns to Hannibal for help.

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot

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

Director: David Slade

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Steve Lightfoot

Carvings symbolizing the Great Red Dragon, retrieved from crime scenes, help Will Graham and the FBI shed light on Francis Dolarhyde's disturbing psychology. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde finds ways to communicate directly with Hannibal Lecter regarding his "becoming." Will feels his bond with Hannibal growing uncomfortably stronger, and seeks out Bedelia Du Maurier, the only other person who fully understands the complexities of such a relationship.

Director: Guillermo Navarro

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Don Mancini

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

Director: Tim Hunter

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jennifer Schuur

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

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Writer: Kai Yu Wu, Steve Lightfoot

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

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Chris Brancato

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

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Chris Brancato

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.

Director: Tim Hunter

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming

The FBI's search for elusive serial killer Francis Dolarhyde intensifies as Will Graham begins envisioning himself in Dolarhyde's tormented psyche. Wading deeper into dangerous territory, Will enlists the help of Hannibal Lecter to assist with the killer's profile. Meanwhile, Alana Bloom reminds Will that the last time that he and Hannibal worked together things didn't end well, but Will sees no other option. Elsewhere, a new woman comes into Dolarhyde's life.

Director: John Dahl

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Steve Lightfoot, Helen Shang, Jeff Vlaming

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

Director: James Foley

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jesse Alexander

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

Director: Michael Rymer

Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jeff Vlaming