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The Best Episodes of No One Saw a Thing Season 1

Every episode of No One Saw a Thing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of No One Saw a Thing Season 1!

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A six-part, true crime docuseries about a mysterious murder of Ken Rex McElro that took place in the ‘80s with at least 60 witnesses present, all of whom deny seeing anything.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 1 - The Killing of Ken Rex McElroy
    7.4/10(85 votes)

    #1 - The Killing of Ken Rex McElroy

    S1:E1

    Known as the town bully, Ken Rex McElroy terrorized tiny Skidmore, Mo. for decades. On July 10, 1981, the town had enough and 60 people surrounded his pickup truck and shot him dead on Main Street -- but no one claimed to see a thing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 2 - Conspiracy of Silence
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Conspiracy of Silence

    S1:E2

    Ken Rex's widow, Trena, comes forward with eyewitness testimony but investigators derail her at every turn. Rex's background and controversial relationships come to light. A brewing federal investigation threatens Skidmore's secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't Mess With Skidmore
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Don't Mess With Skidmore

    S1:E3

    Skidmore admits to a history of violence toward those who don't fit in. The FBI arrives and turns to the sheriff's role in the crime. Trena's fight for justice seems ever more elusive. The town begins to pay a different kind of price.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 4 - Cycle of Violence
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Cycle of Violence

    S1:E4

    20 years later, two shocking crimes rattle Skidmore's next generation. Wendy Gillenwater is beaten to death, Branson Perry vanishes from his home -- both in broad daylight. Rumors swirl, but as usual, no one seems to know a thing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 5 - A Pound of Flesh
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #5 - A Pound of Flesh

    S1:E5

    Sheriff Espey is confident that Branson was murdered due to drug world connections. Tragedy visits Skidmore when Bobbie Jo Stinnett is murdered at eight months pregnant and her unborn baby is stolen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. No One Saw a Thing Season 1 Episode 6 - Small Town Requiem
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Small Town Requiem

    S1:E6

    Stinnett's baby is rescued. A Skidmore murder finally has closure. Residents hope to move past the Ken Rex curse. There's no denying the cycle of violence. Skidmore aches to move on, it's clear they will never break their silence.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Killing of Ken Rex McElroy" is the best rated episode of "No One Saw a Thing" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Conspiracy of Silence".