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The Best Episodes of Hannibal Season 1

Every episode of Hannibal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hannibal Season 1!

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...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:NBC
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
8.4
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Apéritif" is the best rated episode of "Hannibal" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 9561 votes. Directed by David Slade and written by Bryan Fuller, it aired on 4/4/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Amuse-Bouche".

  • Apéritif
    8.3/10(9,561)
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    #1 - Apéritif

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 4/4/2013

    When the FBI takes on a case of disappearing college girls, Jack Crawford recruits Will Graham, a gifted criminal profiler with a unique view into the psyche of serial killers, to consult. Jack also seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist. After a copycat strikes, Will and Hannibal join forces to track down the culprit.

    Director: David Slade

    Writer: Bryan Fuller

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  • Amuse-Bouche
    8.2/10(8,067)
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    #2 - Amuse-Bouche

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 4/11/2013

    Will and Jack race to apprehend a serial killer using humans as fertilizer.

    Director: Michael Rymer

    Writer: Jim Danger Gray

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  • Potage
    8.1/10(7,514)
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    #3 - Potage

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 4/18/2013

    Abigail Hobbs comes out of her coma with new information about her father.

    Director: David Slade

    Writer: David Fury

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  • Œuf
    7.7/10(6,734)
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    #4 - Œuf

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 4/24/2013

    A series of family murders takes place.

    Director: Peter Medak

    Writer: Jennifer Schuur

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  • Coquilles
    7.9/10(6,930)
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    #5 - Coquilles

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 4/25/2013

    Jack and Will search for a killer who turns his victims into angels.

    Director: Peter Medak, Guillermo Navarro

    Writer: Scott Nimerfro

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  • Entrée
    8.5/10(6,798)
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    #6 - Entrée

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 5/2/2013

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

    Director: Michael Rymer

    Writer: Kai Yu Wu

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  • Sorbet
    8.6/10(6,997)
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    #7 - Sorbet

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 5/9/2013

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

    Director: James Foley

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jesse Alexander

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  • Fromage
    8.9/10(7,245)
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    #8 - Fromage

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 5/16/2013

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

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Jennifer Schuur

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  • Trou Normand
    8.2/10(6,473)
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    #9 - Trou Normand

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 5/23/2013

    Will, Jack and the BAU team hunt for a serial killer who creates a totem pole out of his victims' bodies.

    Director: Guillermo Navarro

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

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  • Buffet Froid
    8.7/10(6,757)
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    #10 - Buffet Froid

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 5/30/2013

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

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Chris Brancato, Andrew Black

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  • Rôti
    8.5/10(6,401)
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    #11 - Rôti

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 6/6/2013

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

    Director: Guillermo Navarro

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Steve Lightfoot

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  • Relevés
    8.8/10(6,512)
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    #12 - Relevés

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 6/13/2013

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

    Director: Michael Rymer

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Chris Brancato

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  • Savoureux
    9.2/10(7,869)
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    #13 - Savoureux

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 6/20/2013

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

    Director: David Slade

    Writer: Bryan Fuller, Scott Nimerfro, Steve Lightfoot

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