- 8.4/10970 votesLoading...
#1 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/4/2017
Jerome and Holly tell Hodges their concerns about the Mercedes Killer. Tensions continue to escalate between Brady and Robi. As details about the investigation emerge, Hodges, Pete, and Izzy close in on their suspect.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Bryan Goluboff
- 8.3/10983 votesLoading...
#2 - Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2017
When another murder victim is discovered, suspicions about Brady are confirmed. As the police prepare for another massacre, Hodges fears for the safety of those he loves.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
- 8.2/101,017 votesLoading...
#3 - Willow Lake
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2017
As Hodges helps Janey through a difficult time, their connection deepens. Realizing he still needs their help, Hodges brings Jerome and Holly back into the investigation. Deborah confronts Brady with her concerns.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
- 8.1/10940 votesLoading...
#4 - From the Ashes
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2017
A critical error puts Brady in the center of a crisis of his own making. Holly and Jerome make a pivotal discovery. After a tragedy sends Hodges reeling, he goes to visit his daughter, Allie.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: Bryan Goluboff
- 8.1/10698 votesLoading...
#5 - Fade to Blue
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/2018
The community reels from recent news about Brady, and the Mercedes Killer's future lands in the hands of the few people who have survived him.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 8.0/10458 votesLoading...
#6 - Crunch Time
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/2019
Hodges and Jerome have a breakthrough in the Rothstein case. Holly gets a strange inheritance. Morris makes a frightening discovery.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.9/101,492 votesLoading...
#7 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2017
Two years after retiring, former homicide detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by his last case. When the demented culprit begins to torment Hodges, he embarks on a crusade to bring the killer to justice.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley
- 7.9/10993 votesLoading...
#8 - The Suicide Hour
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2017
The cat and mouse game between Hodges and Brady escalates. Hodges has an upsetting conversation with Janey's mother. Deborah's drinking almost causes an accident at the Hartsfield home.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Bryan Goluboff
- 7.9/10640 votesLoading...
#9 - Fell on Black Days
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2018
Hodges and Donna look toward a new future; Jerome contemplates his place in the world; under pressure from Cora and Vitalta, Babineau performs brain surgery on Brady; Montez and Hodges effort to get Brady transferred out of Mercy General.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane, Samantha Stratton, Mike Batistick
- 7.9/10498 votesLoading...
#10 - Bad to Worse
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2019
Alma gives Pete a scare and instructs Morris to do the same.Pete revisits the local bookstore. Hodges and Jerome fear for Holly ahead of her taking the stand.Finkelstein tells Lou that she must silence Brady. Holly and Lou deliver powerful testimony.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.8/101,015 votesLoading...
#11 - Gods Who Fall
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2017
Ida is hurt as Hodges and Janey's relationship intensifies. Lou is disturbed by an interaction with a customer. Deborah takes Brady to the cemetery and the two reflect on their difficult past.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
- 7.8/10463 votesLoading...
#12 - The End of the Beginning
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2019
Jerome discovers a connection between Alma and Rothstein. After an attempt by Morris fails, Alma pays a visit to Second Story Books. Hodges visits the Saubers family and confirms their worst fears about Pete. Lou learns her fate.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.8/10514 votesLoading...
#13 - Burning Man
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/12/2019
Hodges gets an unexpected call. Pete has a plan. Morris starts to feel the heat.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.7/101,189 votesLoading...
#14 - On Your Mark
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2017
As Hodges struggles to maintain his sanity, both Pete and Ida take notice. Deborah worries about Brady, who gives her a window into his latest work. Hodges connects with Olivia Trelawney's sister Janey, who hires him as a private detective.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley
- 7.7/10960 votesLoading...
#15 - People in the Rain
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2017
Hodges struggles with the past as it concerns his daughter, Allie. As Deb attempts to make a change for the better, Brady interferes. Robi continues pressuring Brady to impress their bosses. Hodges connects with Janey's niece, Holly.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane
- 7.6/101,085 votesLoading...
#16 - Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2017
Hodges and Janey dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Olivia's death. Hodges uses Debbie's Blue Umbrella to turns the tables on Brady. Jerome's father intervenes in his relationship with Hodges.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: A.M. Homes
- 7.6/10623 votesLoading...
#17 - Proximity
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2018
When a visit from Lou elicits an unprecedented response from Brady, Dr. Babineau pushes him to communicate. Holly begins to come around to Hodges’ thinking about Brady. Armed with new intel, Hodges reaches out to Babineau and Cora.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: Bryan Goluboff, Alexis Deane
- 7.6/10612 votesLoading...
#18 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2018
After Hodges suffers an attack, Ida, Holly, and Jerome rally around him, but Donna is reminded of her deepest fears. As support of Babineau's treatment methods dwindle, Babineau goes over Montez's head.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Dennis Lehane, Samantha Stratton, Mike Batistick
- 7.6/10624 votesLoading...
#19 - Walk Like a Man
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2018
Babineau divulges the details of Brady's treatment, confirming Hodges' worst fears. As news about Brady spreads, Hodges faces intense scrutiny, and Babineau and Cora find themselves in jeopardy.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Dennis Lehane
- 7.6/10615 votesLoading...
#20 - No Good Deed
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2019
The murder of iconic local author John Rothstein devastates Hodges. When unpublished works of Rothstein's are suspected to be stolen from his home, Hodges launches an investigation.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley
- 7.6/10446 votesLoading...
#21 - Mommy Deadest
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2019
Holly takes on a questionable roommate. After receiving an unexpected visitor, Ida seeks advice from Hodges. Alma and Morris decide they need more leverage.
Director: Michael J. Leone
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.5/10644 votesLoading...
#22 - Ándale
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2018
Eager to prosecute Brady, Montez turns up the heat on Dr. Babineau. Holly feels betrayed when Hodges’ meddling threatens the future of Finders Keepers. When violence hits close to home, Montez seeks help from Hodges.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Alexis Deane, Sophie Owens-Bender
- 7.5/10517 votesLoading...
#23 - Love Lost
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2019
Holly visits Lou ahead of her psych evaluation. Jerome accesses Rothstein's records and uncovers an unexpected connection to Ida. Hodges and Montez look into the death of Stan McNair. Morris and Alma are caught in the act.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.5/10503 votesLoading...
#24 - Trial and Terror
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2019
Alma and Morris zero in on a suspect. Jerome continues to make strides in the Rothstein case. Hodges shares his guilt over Lou's current situation with Ida. Lou's trial officially begins, and she has some suggestions for Finkelstein.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
- 7.5/10484 votesLoading...
#25 - Great Balls of Fire
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2019
Morris can't make sense of Danielle's disappearance. Ida clocks Pete's growing appreciation for Rothstein's work. Alma approaches Marjorie Saubers. During Lou's trial, Pace calls Hodges and Montez to the stand. Holly and Finkelstein grow closer.
Director: Laura Innes
Writer: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
The Best Episodes of Mr. Mercedes
Every episode of Mr. Mercedes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mr. Mercedes!
A demented serial killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and...
Genres:MysterySci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Audience
Best Episodes Summary
"Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Mercedes". It scored 8.4/10 based on 970 votes. Directed by Kevin Hooks and written by Bryan Goluboff, it aired on 10/4/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner".