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The Best Episodes of Motive Season 1

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

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A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Motive Season 1 Episode 1 - Creeping Tom
    7.1/10(235 votes)

    #1 - Creeping Tom

    S1:E1

    Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher in the opener of this crime-drama series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Motive Season 1 Episode 2 - Crimes of Passion
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    #2 - Crimes of Passion

    S1:E2

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Motive Season 1 Episode 3 - Pushover
    7.8/10(165 votes)

    #3 - Pushover

    S1:E3

    The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Motive Season 1 Episode 4 - Against All Odds
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    #4 - Against All Odds

    S1:E4

    After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Motive Season 1 Episode 5 - Public Enemy
    7.9/10(144 votes)

    #5 - Public Enemy

    S1:E5

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Motive Season 1 Episode 6 - Detour
    7.9/10(132 votes)

    #6 - Detour

    S1:E6

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Motive Season 1 Episode 7 - Out of the Past
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #7 - Out of the Past

    S1:E7

    The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Motive Season 1 Episode 8 - Undertow
    7.6/10(132 votes)

    #8 - Undertow

    S1:E8

    Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Motive Season 1 Episode 9 - Framed
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #9 - Framed

    S1:E9

    When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Motive Season 1 Episode 10 - Fallen Angel
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    #10 - Fallen Angel

    S1:E10

    Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Motive Season 1 Episode 11 - Brute Force
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #11 - Brute Force

    S1:E11

    There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Motive Season 1 Episode 12 - Ruthless
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #12 - Ruthless

    S1:E12

    Flynn and Vega identify a suspect in the death of an executive assistant, but there appears to be no motive.

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  14. Motive Season 1 Episode 13 - The One Who Got Away
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #13 - The One Who Got Away

    S1:E13

    The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Creeping Tom" is the best rated episode of "Motive" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 235 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/3/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Crimes of Passion".