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The Best Episodes of Mr. Mercedes

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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 potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 9 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream
    8.3/10(1191 votes)

    #1 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream

    S1:E9

    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

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  2. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 7 - Willow Lake
    8.2/10(1257 votes)

    #2 - Willow Lake

    S1:E7

    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

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  3. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 10 - Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner
    8.2/10(1208 votes)

    #3 - Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner

    S1:E10

    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

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  4. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 8 - From the Ashes
    8.0/10(1162 votes)

    #4 - From the Ashes

    S1:E8

    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

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  5. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 10 - Fade to Blue
    8.0/10(853 votes)

    #5 - Fade to Blue

    S2:E10

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  6. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(1836 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  7. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 9 - Crunch Time
    7.9/10(558 votes)

    #7 - Crunch Time

    S3:E9

    Hodges and Jerome have a breakthrough in the Rothstein case. Holly gets a strange inheritance. Morris makes a frightening discovery.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  8. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 5 - The Suicide Hour
    7.8/10(1236 votes)

    #8 - The Suicide Hour

    S1:E5

    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

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  9. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 7 - Fell on Black Days
    7.8/10(785 votes)

    #9 - Fell on Black Days

    S2:E7

    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
    Writers:Samantha Stratton, Mike Batistick, Dennis Lehane

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  10. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 6 - Bad to Worse
    7.8/10(608 votes)

    #10 - Bad to Worse

    S3:E6

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  11. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 10 - Burning Man
    7.8/10(635 votes)

    #11 - Burning Man

    S3:E10

    Hodges gets an unexpected call. Pete has a plan. Morris starts to feel the heat.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  12. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 4 - Gods Who Fall
    7.7/10(1265 votes)

    #12 - Gods Who Fall

    S1:E4

    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

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  13. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 7 - The End of the Beginning
    7.7/10(568 votes)

    #13 - The End of the Beginning

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  14. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 2 - On Your Mark
    7.6/10(1474 votes)

    #14 - On Your Mark

    S1:E2

    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

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  15. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 3 - Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem
    7.6/10(1349 votes)

    #15 - Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem

    S1:E3

    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

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  16. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 6 - People in the Rain
    7.6/10(1198 votes)

    #16 - People in the Rain

    S1:E6

    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

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  17. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 9 - Walk Like a Man
    7.6/10(763 votes)

    #17 - Walk Like a Man

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Dennis Lehane

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  18. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 5 - Ándale
    7.5/10(783 votes)

    #18 - Ándale

    S2:E5

    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
    Writers:Sophie Owens-Bender, Alexis Deane

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  19. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 6 - Proximity
    7.5/10(764 votes)

    #19 - Proximity

    S2:E6

    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
    Writers:Alexis Deane, Bryan Goluboff

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  20. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 8 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
    7.5/10(749 votes)

    #20 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore

    S2:E8

    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
    Writers:Samantha Stratton, Mike Batistick, Dennis Lehane

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  21. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 1 - No Good Deed
    7.5/10(752 votes)

    #21 - No Good Deed

    S3:E1

    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

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  22. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 3 - Love Lost
    7.5/10(631 votes)

    #22 - Love Lost

    S3:E3

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  23. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 8 - Mommy Deadest
    7.5/10(546 votes)

    #23 - Mommy Deadest

    S3:E8

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  24. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 4 - Trial and Terror
    7.4/10(610 votes)

    #24 - Trial and Terror

    S3:E4

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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  25. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 5 - Great Balls of Fire
    7.4/10(593 votes)

    #25 - Great Balls of Fire

    S3:E5

    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
    Writers:David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Mercedes". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1191 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, "Willow Lake".