The Best Episodes of MINDHUNTER Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(10448 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E110/13/2017

   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.

   Director:David Fincher

   Writer:Joe Penhall

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   Director:David Fincher

   Writer:Joe Penhall
2. 

   8.5/10(9254 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S1:E210/13/2017

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

   Director:David Fincher

   Writer:Joe Penhall

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   Director:David Fincher

   Writer:Joe Penhall
3. 

   8.2/10(8269 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S1:E310/13/2017

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

   Director:Asif Kapadia

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Asif Kapadia

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   8.2/10(7812 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E410/13/2017

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

   Director:Asif Kapadia

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Asif Kapadia

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   8.5/10(7873 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S1:E510/13/2017

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

   Director:Tobias Lindholm

   Writer:Jennifer Haley

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   Director:Tobias Lindholm

   Writer:Jennifer Haley
6. 

   7.8/10(7330 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S1:E610/13/2017

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

   Director:Tobias Lindholm

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tobias Lindholm

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   8.2/10(7206 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S1:E710/13/2017

   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.

   Director:Andrew Douglas

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Andrew Douglas

   Writer:Unknown
8. 

   8.1/10(7118 votes)

   #8 - Episode 8

   S1:E810/13/2017

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

   Director:Andrew Douglas

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Andrew Douglas

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.5/10(7291 votes)

   #9 - Episode 9

   S1:E910/13/2017

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

   Director:David Fincher

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Fincher

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    9.1/10(9150 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E1010/13/2017

    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.

    Director:David Fincher

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:David Fincher

    Writer:Unknown