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The Worst Episodes of MINDHUNTER

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
  1. 7.8/10(9.7k votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. 7.9/10(6.9k votes)

    #2 - 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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    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.1/10(6.7k votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.1/10(6.5k votes)

    #4 - 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
  5. 8.1/10(5.3k votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. 8.1/10(5.2k votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. 8.2/10(7.7k votes)

    #7 - 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
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  9. 8.2/10(7.3k votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. 8.2/10(6.8k votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 8.2/10(5.8k votes)

    #10 - 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
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  12. 8.5/10(8.6k votes)

    #11 - 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
  13. 8.5/10(7.4k votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. 8.5/10(6.8k votes)

    #13 - 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
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  15. 8.5/10(5.9k votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 8.5/10(5.3k votes)

    #15 - 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
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  17. 8.6/10(6.2k votes)

    #16 - 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
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  18. 8.7/10(6.2k votes)

    #17 - 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
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  19. 8.9/10(6.7k votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. 9.1/10(8.6k votes)

    #19 - 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
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "MINDHUNTER". It scored 7.8/10 based on 9743 votes. Directed by David Fincher and written by Joe Penhall, it aired on 10/13/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 6".