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The Best Episodes of Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Every episode of Monster: The Ed Gein Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Monster: The Ed Gein Story!

Best episode
S1E1 Mother!
7.573 votes
Worst episode
S1E5 Ice
6.329 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.9avg
Binge time
7h 25m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Mother!
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    S1:E1

    On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  2. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 3 - The Babysitter
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  3. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 4 - Green
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  4. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 6 - Buxom Bird
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E6

    When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed's puzzling explanations raise deeper questions. Adeline steps into the spotlight.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  5. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Sick as Your Secrets
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  6. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 7 - Ham Radio
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E7

    Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle. Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  7. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 5 - Ice
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    S1:E5

    Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  8. Monster: The Ed Gein Story Season 1 Episode 8 - The Godfather
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case. But as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mother!" is the best rated episode of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. It scored 7.5/10 from 73 votes. Directed by Max Winkler and written by Ian Brennan, it aired on October 3, 2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Babysitter".

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