MINDHUNTER

The Best Episodes of MINDHUNTER

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

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
Episodes
19
Avg. Rating
8.1
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S4
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E2
E3
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  1. 8.9/10(6.7k votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

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    Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charles Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.

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  2. 8.7/10(6.2k votes)

    #2 - Episode 9

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    The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.6/10(6.2k votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

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    To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.

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    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.5/10(5.9k votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

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    Holden develops a controversial profile in the Atlanta slayings. Wendy conducts her first interview and finds being on the front lines suits her well.

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  5. 8.5/10(5.3k votes)

    #5 - Episode 8

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    Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.3/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Episode 10

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    The team cracks under pressure from an in-house review. Holden's bold style elicits a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk.

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    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.2/10(5.8k votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

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    Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.

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    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.1/10(6.5k votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

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    Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.

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    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.1/10(5.3k votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

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    The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.1/10(5.2k votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

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    Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.0/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

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    Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.

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  13. 8.0/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

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    Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.

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    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.8/10(64 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

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    Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.

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    Director:David Fincher
  15. 7.8/10(58 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

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    Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.8/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Episode 4

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    Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.

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    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.8/10(48 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

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    Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.

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  18. 7.4/10(74 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

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    In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.

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    Director:David Fincher
  19. 7.4/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

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    Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.

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  20. 7.4/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Episode 7

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    Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team full time. Holden and Bill find it harder to keep the emotional intensity of work at bay.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "MINDHUNTER". It scored 8.9/10 based on 6722 votes. Directed by Andrew Dominik and written by N/A, it aired on 8/16/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 9".