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The Best Episodes of Memory of a Killer

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Angelo Doyle lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father. Both of them are threatened when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease he already lost

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Memory of a Killer Season 1 Episode 5 - Betrayal
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Betrayal

    S1:E5

    While on a hit Angelo remembers a pivotal moment in his life, 5 years ago, when he learned his brother had Alzheimer's and Angelo was forced to make a life-changing decision.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writer:Glenise Mullins

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  2. Memory of a Killer Season 1 Episode 3 - Samurai
    7.8/10(230 votes)

    #2 - Samurai

    S1:E3

    Dutch assigns Angelo to kill an Internal Affairs Agent who threatens to take down their whole operation. Still rattled by the shooting, Maria seeks Dave's help in procuring a gun. Agent Grant runs into Angelo, who suspects she may see him as more than just the father of a victim.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writers:Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone, Heidi-Marie Ferren

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  3. Memory of a Killer Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(405 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After carrying out a hit on his latest assigned target, Angelo begins to realize his mind may be failing him as his two, completely separate lives are slowly crashing together.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Memory of a Killer Season 1 Episode 2 - Ferryman
    7.5/10(310 votes)

    #4 - Ferryman

    S1:E2

    After the hit on his daughter, Angelo warns Maria about her mom's killer. FBI Agent Grant questions him, while Angelo and Joe handle a mob accountant.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writers:Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone

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  5. Memory of a Killer Season 1 Episode 4 - Unhappy Ending
    7.5/10(185 votes)

    #5 - Unhappy Ending

    S1:E4

    Angelo postpones a hit to hunt for The Ferryman, who he believes was responsible for the hit on Maria. Meanwhile, the FBI investigates a crime scene linked to Angelo.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:David Schulner

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Best Episodes Summary

"Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "Memory of a Killer". It scored 8.1/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by John Fawcett and written by Glenise Mullins, it aired on 2/23/2026. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Samurai".