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The Best Episodes of In Cold Blood

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

Binge this in 2h 59m•Peaking at 6.4/10

At the end of the 1950s, in a more innocent America, the brutal, meaningless slaying of a Midwestern family horrified the nation. This film is based on Truman Capote's hauntingly detailed, psychologically penetrating nonfiction novel.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    In Cold Blood Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    6.4/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    Based on Truman Capote's true-crime classic and nominated for two Primetime Emmys, "In Cold Blood" follows a pair of ex-cons (Anthony Edwards and Eric Roberts) who brutally murdered a respected Midwestern rancher and his family in a crime that held a grim fascination for 1950s America.

    Director:Jonathan Kaplan
    Writer:Benedict Fitzgerald

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  2. In Cold Blood Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    6.4/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Part II of miniseries. Based on Truman Capote's true-crime classic and nominated for two Primetime Emmys, "In Cold Blood" follows a pair of ex-cons (Anthony Edwards and Eric Roberts) who brutally murdered a respected Midwestern rancher and his family in a crime that held a grim fascination for 1950s America.

    Director:Jonathan Kaplan
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "In Cold Blood". It scored 6.4/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Benedict Fitzgerald, it aired on 11/24/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".