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The Best Episodes of Prodigal Son

Every episode of Prodigal Son ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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.
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:FOX
Episodes
33
Avg. Rating
7.7
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S4
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E3
6.4
7.4
6.8
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7.4

Best Episodes Summary

"Like Father..." is the best rated episode of "Prodigal Son". It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Adam Kane and written by Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver, Elizabeth Peterson, it aired on 4/27/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ouroboros".

  • Like Father...
    8.7/10(6)
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    #1 - Like Father...

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 4/27/2020

    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

    Director: Adam Kane

    Writer: Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver, Elizabeth Peterson

  • Ouroboros
    8.2/10(4)
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    #2 - Ouroboros

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 4/13/2021

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

  • Q&A
    8.0/10(7)
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    #3 - Q&A

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 11/4/2019

    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.

    Director: Adam Kane

    Writer: Elizabeth Peterson

  • Alone Time
    8.0/10(5)
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    #4 - Alone Time

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 1/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Adam Kane

    Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

  • Eye of the Needle
    8.0/10(5)
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    #5 - Eye of the Needle

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 2/10/2020

    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.

    Director: Lisa Robinson

    Writer: Wyatt Cain

  • Scheherazade
    8.0/10(5)
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    #6 - Scheherazade

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 3/30/2020

    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.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

  • The Professionals
    8.0/10(5)
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    #7 - The Professionals

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 4/20/2020

    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.

    Director: Lily Mariye

    Writer: Lisa Randolph

  • Take Your Father to Work Day
    8.0/10(5)
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    #8 - Take Your Father to Work Day

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 2/2/2021

    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.

    Director: Omar Madha

    Writer: Elizabeth Peterson

  • Head Case
    8.0/10(4)
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    #9 - Head Case

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 2/16/2021

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

    Director: Lisa Robinson

    Writer: Wyatt Cain

  • Face Value
    8.0/10(4)
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    #10 - Face Value

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 3/2/2021

    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.

    Director: Lou Diamond Phillips

    Writer: Lauriel Harte Marger

  • Exit Strategy
    8.0/10(4)
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    #11 - Exit Strategy

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 4/27/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sun and Fun
    8.0/10(4)
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    #12 - Sun and Fun

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 5/11/2021

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Lisa Randolph

  • Family Friend
    7.8/10(6)
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    #13 - Family Friend

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 11/11/2019

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

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Wyatt Cain

  • Death's Door
    7.8/10(5)
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    #14 - Death's Door

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 2/17/2020

    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.

    Director: Adam Kane

    Writer: Elizabeth Peterson

  • The Killabustas
    7.8/10(4)
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    #15 - The Killabustas

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 4/20/2021

    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.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Sabrina Deana-Roga

  • You Can Run...
    7.8/10(4)
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    #16 - You Can Run...

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 5/4/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Weekend
    7.8/10(4)
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    #17 - The Last Weekend

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 5/18/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Designer Complicity
    7.6/10(7)
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    #18 - Designer Complicity

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 10/14/2019

    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.

    Director: Leon Ichaso

    Writer: Wendy Calhoun

  • Internal Affairs
    7.6/10(5)
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    #19 - Internal Affairs

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 1/27/2020

    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.

    Director: David S. Tuttman

    Writer: Lisa Randolph, Alexis Siegel

  • Wait & Hope
    7.6/10(5)
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    #20 - Wait & Hope

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 2/3/2020

    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.

    Director: Glen Winter

    Writer: Sam Sklaver

  • The Job
    7.6/10(5)
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    #21 - The Job

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 3/16/2020

    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.

    Director: Satya Bhabha

    Writer: Justin W. Lo

  • Bad Manners
    7.6/10(5)
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    #22 - Bad Manners

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/9/2021

    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.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Marcus Dalzine

  • Fear Response
    7.4/10(7)
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    #23 - Fear Response

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/7/2019

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

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Lisa Randolph

  • The Trip
    7.4/10(7)
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    #24 - The Trip

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 10/21/2019

    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.

    Director: Omar Madha

    Writer: Jeremy Carver

  • All Souls and Sadists
    7.4/10(7)
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    #25 - All Souls and Sadists

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 10/28/2019

    When Bright uncovers a photo of himself and Martin from when he was a kid, he is forced to focus on the repressed memories from his childhood psyche. Jessica and Malcolm agree they must put a stop to Ainsley's idea.

    Director: Megan Griffiths

    Writer: Justin W. Lo