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The Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 1

Every episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 1!

The Best Episodes of On the Case with Paula Zahn Season 1

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

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  1. 8.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Out of the Ashes

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    S1:E10

    A man is convicted of a murder he says he did not commit. Can he prove he was framed from behind bars?

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  2. 8.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - A Murder at Echo Lake

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    S1:E11

    A successful lawyer calls 911 reporting that both he and his wife have been shot after being forced off the highway by an unknown assailant. Police investigate and unravel a shocking mystery.

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  3. 8.3/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Newlywed Murders

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    S1:E12

    Two men are convicted of murdering a newlywed couple. One faces the death penalty. Did they really do it or were they victims of small town corruption?

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  4. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - The Boy Next Door

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    S1:E13

    A teenage girl is murdered in her backyard, but the he case goes cold. After more than 30 years police make an arrest, but do they have the right man?

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  5. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Last Stop Murder

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    S1:E9

    A beautiful and talented woman's charred remains are found in a parking lot. Police race against the clock to discover the killer's identity before he gets away with murder. A minute by minute account of the investigation.

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  6. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #6 - The Millionaire Murder

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    S1:E8

    A media mogul calls 911 and says he's been gravely wounded, but has no idea what happened. Police investigate and discover he's been shot. The investigation leads to a shocking motive and sensational trial.

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  8. 7.5/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Deadly Lessons

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    A seventeen year-old student is missing and a charismatic young teacher may be involved. The investigation leads to a shocking discovery.

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  9. 7.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Honeymoon Hit

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    When a beautiful young woman is murdered in her own home, police use high tech equipment and old fashioned police work to bring an unlikely killer to justice.

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  10. 7.4/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Hit or Miss

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    An investigation into a deadly case of mistaken identity reveals a secret love triangle and an underworld web of intrigue.

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  11. 7.4/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Date with Death

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    S1:E5

    A woman meets a younger man at a night spot and survives his brutal attack. It triggers a series of investigations and leads to the discovery that a serial killer might be on the loose.

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  12. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Love You to Death

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    S1:E7

    A husband catches his wife having an affair with a mysterious lover, but just after she ends the affair she winds up dead and police must figure out if it is a tragic accident or murder.

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  13. 6.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - A Death in the Desert

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    Legendary Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion dies under mysterious circumstances. Was it murder or just an accidental drug overdose?

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  14. 6.2/10(14 votes)

    #13 - A Murder in Pleasant Valley

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    After a mother is gunned down in a church parking lot, police uncover a tangled web of adultery, deception and corruption that ultimately led to her murder.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Out of the Ashes" is the best rated episode of "On the Case with Paula Zahn" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/20/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "A Murder at Echo Lake".