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The Worst 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 Pilot
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Bright deals with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

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  2. Background image for Pied-A-Terre
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Pied-A-Terre

    S1:E9

    When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a “normal” lifestyle.

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  3. Background image for Annihilator
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Annihilator

    S1:E2

    As Bright slips into the mind of a serial killer, he must deal with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

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  4. Background image for Silent Night
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Silent Night

    S1:E10

    Knowing that the “Junkyard Killer” was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate. His findings reconnect him with a disgruntled ex-detective who was once heavily involved in the search for “The Surgeon,” delivering them both into danger.

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  5. Background image for Speak of the Devil
    7.1/10(754 votes)

    #5 - Speak of the Devil

    S2:E2

    When a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its effect on his own trauma.

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  6. Background image for It’s All in the Execution
    7.3/10(941 votes)

    #6 - It’s All in the Execution

    S2:E1

    Bright finds his personal life in disarray after his sister's shocking actions. Now, he has to "take care" of her and protect his mother, Jessica, from a secret that could tear the family apart all over again. To distract himself, Malcolm takes on a new case and must find the killer behind a recent beheading in the city... and the only person he can turn to for help with the case is his father. Meanwhile, Martin returns to Claremont to a surprise new roommate and JT faces discrimination while on the job.

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #7 - 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
  9. Background image for The Trip
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for All Souls and Sadists
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - All Souls and Sadists

    S1:E6

    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.

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  11. Background image for Stranger Beside You
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Stranger Beside You

    S1:E17

    The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born. Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can't shake his paranoia that there's more to her than meets the eye. To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping.

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  12. Background image for Designer Complicity
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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
  13. Background image for Internal Affairs
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - 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)

    #13 - 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
  15. Background image for The Job
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. Background image for Bad Manners
    7.7/10(599 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Family Friend
    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
  18. Background image for Death's Door
    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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  19. Background image for The Killabustas
    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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  20. Background image for Alma Mater
    7.9/10(613 votes)

    #19 - 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
  21. Background image for Q&A
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Alone Time
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Eye of the Needle
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - 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
  24. Background image for Scheherazade
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for The Professionals
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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
  26. Background image for Face Value
    8.0/10(593 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Prodigal Son". It scored 6.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger and written by Chris Fedak, Sam Sklaver, it aired on 9/23/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pied-A-Terre".