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The Best Episodes of Murder in the Heartland Season 1

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

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Weaving harrowing narratives of quiet Middle American towns torn apart by provocative murders. Each town's tale is given life by the combined perspectives of its residents, who are more than just storytellers. They are also

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 1 - Fear Travels Fast
    7.0/10(62 votes)

    #1 - Fear Travels Fast

    S1:E1

    In Aurora, IN, the townspeople are horrified when beloved mother and hairstylist Leigh Jennings is killed in her own home. In a case where everyone liked the victim, anyone could be the killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kind Sister
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    #2 - The Kind Sister

    S1:E2

    In Payette, ID, teacher Elizabeth Baune is the pillar of her community until she is stabbed to death in her own home. Townspeople suspect her kindness may have been behind her death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wishing Well Mystery
    7.2/10(56 votes)

    #3 - The Wishing Well Mystery

    S1:E3

    In German Village, OH, Alyce Seff's body is found in a wishing well, and the townspeople are shocked to learn the elderly landlady had as many enemies as she did friends. It will take police nine years to solve her case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 4 - Scared Silent
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Scared Silent

    S1:E4

    The Native American community of Shawnee, OK, bands together when Marshall Dent goes missing. After weeks of searching, he is found in a shallow grave on sacred ground, leaving authorities scrambling to find the killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 5 - Witch Hunter
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Witch Hunter

    S1:E5

    Christmas is ruined when hikers in Taos, NM, stumble across Roxanne Houston's shallow grave. Her murder rocks the community and tension builds between those with small town values and the outsider lifestyle on the Mesa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murder in the Heartland Season 1 Episode 6 - A Deceitful Heart
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #6 - A Deceitful Heart

    S1:E6

    Michael Lee Smith's body is found shot and dumped on the side of the road. Police are forced to sift through lies as they attempt to track down the killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Fear Travels Fast" is the best rated episode of "Murder in the Heartland" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 62 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/29/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Kind Sister".