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The Best Episodes of Prodigal Son

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The Best Episodes of Prodigal Son

The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.

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  1. Background image for Sun and Fun
    8.9/10(564 votes)

    #1 - Sun and Fun

    S2:E12

    As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, so does Malcolm's tenacity, causing U.S. Marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case. However, Malcolm doesn't back down that easily.

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  2. Background image for The Last Weekend
    8.9/10(630 votes)

    #2 - The Last Weekend

    S2:E13

    The search for a serial killer known as "The Woodsman" might help the NYPD find one of their own.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Like Father...
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Like Father...

    S1:E20

    Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head. As Nicholas Endicott's (guest star Dermot Mulroney) true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down

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    8.5/10(648 votes)

    #4 - Take Your Father to Work Day

    S2:E4

    Martin is delighted when a murder at Claremont Psychiatric brings the NYPD into his territory, allowing him direct involvement with one of Malcolm's cases. While working the same job, Ainsley's suspicion grows when she feels Malcolm may be hiding something from her. All the while, Malcolm and Ainsley must dodge their mother, who's wondering why they got rid of her favorite rug.

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  5. Background image for You Can Run...
    8.5/10(511 votes)

    #5 - You Can Run...

    S2:E11

    After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. The NYPD realizes someone close to home might be the key to finding them.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(524 votes)

    #6 - Exit Strategy

    S2:E10

    As Malcolm distances himself from Martin, Jessica does the opposite, diving head-first into the past for the sake of her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Martin is desperate to get in touch with his son ahead of his imminent plans, as Dr. Vivian Capshaw grows increasingly suspicious. Meanwhile, the NYPD investigates a crime of passion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(641 votes)

    #7 - Head Case

    S2:E6

    The team investigates the murder of an architect who was tasked with renovating a supposedly haunted hotel.

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    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Wyatt Cain
  9. Background image for Q&A
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Q&A

    S1:E7

    Bright's quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a junkyard, where he's bombarded with gunshots. Ainsley's exclusive interview with Martin takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to team up with Bright.

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  10. Background image for Alone Time
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Alone Time

    S1:E11

    The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer," aka John Watkins, who reveals shocking details about his involvement in the camping trip memories that have been plaguing his psyche. Meanwhile, as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find some sort of clue as to where Malcolm could be hidden.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Eye of the Needle

    S1:E14

    Jessica continues to search for more information on the "Girl in the Box," but is confronted by the "Carousel Killer," who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys. While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin's victims, it's ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller, turned killer, who is blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports.

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    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Wyatt Cain
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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Scheherazade

    S1:E18

    When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance. Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott, and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box.

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  13. Background image for The Professionals
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Professionals

    S1:E19

    After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott than meets the eye. Their only hope just might be an impromptu Whitly family reunion.

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    Director:Lily Mariye
  14. Background image for Face Value
    8.0/10(593 votes)

    #13 - Face Value

    S2:E7

    Malcolm focuses on a case in which a famous plastic surgeon is murdered; Martin gets a new job working in the infirmary with Dr. Vivian Capshaw; Jessica is surprised to learn her younger sister is in town.

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    8.0/10(562 votes)

    #14 - Ouroboros

    S2:E8

    When world-famous Europol profiler Simon Hoxley shows up in New York and claims that Major Crimes' current case is connected to the discovery of Endicott's body overseas, Bright fears he and Ainsley's secret is about to be exposed. Meanwhile, Martin gets to know Dr. Vivian Capshaw.

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  16. Background image for Alma Mater
    7.9/10(613 votes)

    #15 - Alma Mater

    S2:E3

    When the headmaster of Bright's alma mater is found murdered, he is forced to face a troubling secret from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica struggles with her decision to end things with Gil, Martin grows closer to Friar Pete and JT eagerly anticipates the birth of his baby.

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    Director:Omar Madha
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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Family Friend

    S1:E8

    Malcolm realizes the suspect in the "Junkyard Killer" case may have a connection to his father.

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    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Wyatt Cain
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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Death's Door

    S1:E15

    When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors. While there, they discover their top suspects - morticians Tilda and Dev - who used to be in business with the victim. Then, enter the mind of a serial killer as Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations.

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    7.8/10(502 votes)

    #18 - The Killabustas

    S2:E9

    Despite Gil's fatherly concerns, Bright throws himself into a new case involving an escalating killer that has Edrisa's online vigilante group, known as the "Killabustas," trying to stop him. Meanwhile, Jessica realizes that she must dive deep into her past traumas in order to write a book and may need Gil's help to do it. Then, Martin's relationship with Dr. Capshaw intensifies.

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    7.7/10(599 votes)

    #19 - Bad Manners

    S2:E5

    Malcolm and Ainsley both race to find the killer in the so-called "Debutante Slayings," but Ainsley's persistence has Malcolm worried about what her actual motive might be. While Martin is thrilled to see his daughter's passion in the field, Jessica suggests she and Ainsley take a vacation. Meanwhile, JT meets with his union rep to decide if he should file an official complaint against the cop who discriminated against him.

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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Designer Complicity

    S1:E4

    As Malcolm's childhood memories surface, he realizes his father's killing spree may not have been a surprise to everyone in the family. Malcolm, Gil, Dani and JT hunt for a stalker with a creepy eye for design.

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    Director:Leon Ichaso
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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Internal Affairs

    S1:E12

    Following a mysterious and catastrophic incident in the precinct, Bright faces an internal affairs review as Gil and the team worry about his mental health.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Wait & Hope

    S1:E13

    Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children's books, "The Count of Monte Cristo." With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit.

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    Director:Glen Winter
  24. Background image for The Job
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - The Job

    S1:E16

    When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate. While he's working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Dhruv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches. Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son.

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    Director:Satya Bhabha
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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Fear Response

    S1:E3

    A drug-induced homicide forces Malcolm to rethink his fears. Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that Malcolm has been seeing his father again.

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    Director:Rob Bailey
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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Trip

    S1:E5

    Malcolm searches the depths of his mind to unravel the mystery of the girl in the box. When the NYPD investigates a homicide and assumes it is linked to a drug cartel, Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani's past that draws them closer together.

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    Director:Omar Madha

Best Episodes Summary

"Sun and Fun" is the best rated episode of "Prodigal Son". It scored 8.9/10 based on 564 votes. Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Lisa Randolph, it aired on 5/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Weekend".