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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 2 - Let's Go Roaming
    6.8/10(1115 votes)

    S2:E2

    Hodges struggles with his cases at Finders Keepers, putting him at odds with a concerned Holly. Sadie senses a shift in Brady's medical state and informs Dr. Babineau. Jerome arrives home from Harvard for the summer.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:David E. Kelley

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  2. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 1 - Missed You
    6.9/10(1287 votes)

    S2:E1

    With Brady hospitalized, Hodges and Holly rebuild, opening private investigative agency Finders Keepers. Brady's care falls to Dr. Babineau, an ambitious neurosurgeon, with input from his brilliant wife, Cora.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Dennis Lehane

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  3. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 4 - Motherboard
    7.1/10(923 votes)

    S2:E4

    Hodges is rattled by the unexpected death of a hospital staff member. Jerome offers much needed help in Hodges’s quest to uncover the truth. Brady works to master the limitations of his newfound ability. Already struggling to cope, Lou suffers additional setbacks.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Samantha Stratton

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  4. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 3 - You Can Go Home Now
    7.2/10(986 votes)

    S2:E3

    Brady welcomes a visitor from his past. Sensing Holly's growing frustration, Hodges includes her in his unofficial investigation. Cora continues to apply pressure to Babineau.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Mike Batistick

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  5. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 2 - Madness
    7.3/10(754 votes)

    S3:E2

    As she is evaluated for mental competency, Lou continues to be haunted by Brady. Morris and Alma hatch a plan to recover their spoils.

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

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  6. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 5 - Ándale
    7.4/10(892 votes)

    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:Alexis Deane, Sophie Owens-Bender

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  7. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 3 - Love Lost
    7.4/10(730 votes)

    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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  8. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 4 - Trial and Terror
    7.4/10(705 votes)

    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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  9. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 5 - Great Balls of Fire
    7.4/10(687 votes)

    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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  10. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 8 - Mommy Deadest
    7.4/10(643 votes)

    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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  11. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 6 - Proximity
    7.5/10(868 votes)

    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:Bryan Goluboff, Alexis Deane

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  12. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 8 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
    7.5/10(857 votes)

    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:Dennis Lehane, Mike Batistick, Samantha Stratton

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  13. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 9 - Walk Like a Man
    7.5/10(875 votes)

    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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  14. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 1 - No Good Deed
    7.5/10(863 votes)

    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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  15. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 2 - On Your Mark
    7.6/10(1649 votes)

    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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  16. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 3 - Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem
    7.6/10(1514 votes)

    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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  17. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 6 - People in the Rain
    7.6/10(1356 votes)

    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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  18. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 7 - The End of the Beginning
    7.6/10(672 votes)

    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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  19. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 4 - Gods Who Fall
    7.7/10(1419 votes)

    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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  20. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 10 - Burning Man
    7.7/10(745 votes)

    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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  21. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 5 - The Suicide Hour
    7.8/10(1389 votes)

    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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  22. Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Episode 7 - Fell on Black Days
    7.8/10(895 votes)

    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:Dennis Lehane, Mike Batistick, Samantha Stratton

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  23. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 6 - Bad to Worse
    7.8/10(708 votes)

    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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  24. Mr. Mercedes Season 3 Episode 9 - Crunch Time
    7.8/10(659 votes)

    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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  25. Mr. Mercedes Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2068 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Let's Go Roaming" is the worst rated episode of "Mr. Mercedes". It scored 6.8/10 based on 1115 votes. Directed by Jack Bender and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on 8/29/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Missed You".