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The Best Episodes of In Pursuit with John Walsh

Every episode of In Pursuit with John Walsh ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of In Pursuit with John Walsh!

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Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 6 - Deadly Double Life
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Deadly Double Life

    S1:E6

    John Walsh profiles Mike Bullinger's secret double life that police believe ended in a triple homicide. Callahan Walsh looks at the case of Tomas Magallon Gonzalez, who allegedly abused his stepdaughter for years before taking her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 11 - Murder in Appalachia
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Murder in Appalachia

    S1:E11

    John Walsh investigates how Eric Jones, the son of a preacher, allegedly turned to murder. Later, Callahan Walsh tries to make sense of how a dispute over a dog could provoke Ricardo Villanueva Cordova to reportedly commit murder in broad daylight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 7 - When Good Meets Evil
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - When Good Meets Evil

    S1:E7

    John Walsh profiles Juan Lazaro Abrego who is believed to have murdered his ex-girlfriend, a beloved teacher. Callahan Walsh investigates Derek Dean, a St. Louis man accused of shooting a pair of twins, killing one and wounding the other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 8 - The Escape Artist
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Escape Artist

    S1:E8

    John Walsh follows the story of Glen Stark Chambers, who killed his girlfriend and then escaped prison (not once but twice); Callahan Walsh follows Jesus Salazar, a suspect of murder who eludes capture for decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 1 - Tragic Entanglement
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Tragic Entanglement

    S1:E1

    Luis Frias makes John Walsh's most-wanted list after allegedly stabbing his common-law wife to death in front of their children; Callahan Walsh explores the case of Harold Butch Knight, who left a trail of clues after confessing to killing his wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 1 - American Nightmare
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #6 - American Nightmare

    S2:E1

    John follows the trail of fugitive Leroy Headley whose 911 call sends police down a dark and twisting path that unravels a history of violence. Cal uncovers hidden truths behind the case of Jeffrey Forrest, a dangerous sexual predator on the run.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 4 - Crocodile Tears
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Crocodile Tears

    S1:E4

    Salvador Vaca Garcia tearfully appears on local news when his girlfriend vanishes. John Walsh scrutinizes Garcia's story. Later, Callahan Walsh looks at Brian Keith Freeman who allegedly killed his fiancé when their engagement fell apart.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 2 - Campus Tragedy
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Campus Tragedy

    S1:E2

    John Walsh spotlights freshman Jihad Ramadan, who allegedly introduces a knife to a fistfight that claims a star college student's life. Later, Callahan Walsh looks for Thayne Smika, who, police believe, shoots his roommate in cold blood over back rent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 5 - Deadly Reunion
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Deadly Reunion

    S1:E5

    John Walsh investigates a whirlwind romance and the accusation that Lamont Stephenson strangled his fiancé and her dog. Callahan Walsh explores claims that Gloria Schulze is a freeloader drunk driver who repeatedly cheats the legal system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 12 - Stolen Life
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Stolen Life

    S1:E12

    John Walsh explores the case of conman Edgardo Perez who allegedly preyed on older men until it turned deadly. Callahan Walsh heads to Boulder where teenage babysitter Chris Deininger confessed to abusing 29 kids in his care before fleeing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 3 - Deadly Poser
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Deadly Poser

    S1:E3

    Raymond "R.J." McLeod seems like a knight in shining armor to one single mom, but as John Walsh reveals, she was far from safe. Callahan Walsh discovers how rapper Maurice Nesbitt's constant abuse of his girlfriend eventually turns deadly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 9 - Savage Soldier
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Savage Soldier

    S1:E9

    John Walsh profiles John Blauvelt, a U.S. Army vet who is accused of waging a lethal war against his young wife. Callahan Walsh looks at Rudy Fernandez, whose teen romance with his high school sweetheart is believed to have turned deadly.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 1 Episode 10 - Deadly Daughter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Deadly Daughter

    S1:E10

    Alicia Osibin's neighbors trusted her, but John Walsh looks at whether she may be responsible for her own mother's murder. Callahan speaks with Andrea, alleged victim of Frederick McLean's abuse, who is still desperate for McLean's capture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deadly Double Life" is the best rated episode of "In Pursuit with John Walsh". It scored 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/20/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Murder in Appalachia".