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The Best Episodes of MINDHUNTER Season 1

Every episode of MINDHUNTER Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MINDHUNTER Season 1!

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "MINDHUNTER" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 9487 votes. Directed by David Fincher and written by Joe Penhall, it aired on 10/13/2017. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.8/109,487 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.5/108,386 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2017

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

    Director: David Fincher

    Writer: Joe Penhall

  • Episode 3
    8.2/107,484 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2017

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

    Director: Asif Kapadia

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.2/107,089 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2017

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

    Director: Asif Kapadia

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.6/107,150 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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

  • Episode 6
    7.9/106,647 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.2/106,550 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.1/106,461 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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: N/A

  • Episode 9
    8.5/106,612 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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: N/A

  • Episode 10
    9.1/108,326 votes

    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2017

    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: N/A