The Best Episodes of Rectify

Daniel is navigating the complicated dynamics of group living at The New Canaan Project and learning to cope with his new normal.

Director: Patrick Cady

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel begins to appreciate his progress as he realizes what his new life may look like, while the old life is quickly disappearing for Teddy. Jon debriefs Janet and Amantha on what he has learned about Daniel's case.

Director: Ray McKinnon

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel has a problem accepting Jon Stern's advice, while Tawney rethinks her options. Meanwhile, Ted, Jr. seeks a favor, and Amantha comes clean to Jon Stern.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers

Daniel worries that his life has gotten a little too real. Janet is loosening her grip on the past while Teddy opens up to Ted, Sr. about his future.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers

Janet and Daniel take a road trip. Tawney returns home. Jon regrets not helping Daniel more. Amantha has dinner with an unexpected companion.

Director: Ray McKinnon

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel gets temporary respite from the grind of the halfway house when he and Chloe set out on an adventure. Meanwhile, Amantha is intrigued by an invitation from Billy while Tawney invests a little too personally in one of her patients.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel has a confrontation in group therapy that makes him question the possibility of adjusting to normal life.

Director: Scott Teems

Writer: Scott Teems, Coleman Herbert

Ted Sr. seeks his own bliss. Janet and Daniel attempt to be honest with one another about what's between them.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Scott Teems, Coleman Herbert

Recent events frustrate Ted Jr., while Ted Sr. attempts to protect the family. Meanwhile, Daniel is faced with a tough decision, and Amantha tries to sort some things out and lets off some steam.

Director: Seith Mann

Writer: Scott Teems, Victoria Morrow

Daniel tries to repair the pool. Daggett reveals a surprising theory about George Melton’s death. Tawney visits her former foster mother.

Director: Nicole Kassell

Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers

Back in Paulie, the Holden/Talbot family adjusts to daily life without Daniel's influence and Janet frets over Daniel's life away from home.

Director: Kate Woods

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel continues to adjust to group living which is further complicated by his new roommate. Meanwhile, Amantha continues to reexamine her past by reconnecting with a former high school classmate.

Director: Keith Boak

Writer: Ray McKinnon

As the town's anger hits the boiling point, Daniel's family goes on alert. Foulkes presses the D.A. for a retrial. Ted Jr. & Tawney recover from disturbing encounters. Trey Willis searches for the missing George Melton. Daniel must decide his future.

Director: Ray McKinnon

Writer: Ray McKinnon

A recovered Daniel explores Atlanta and enjoys a taste of big-city anonymity, while Amantha starts packing up her apartment. Tawney grows frustrated with Ted, Jr.’s ever-shifting moods, forcing him to seek understanding from an unexpected quarter.

Director: David Lowery

Writer: Ray McKinnon, Kate Powers

Daniel begins to lose his grip on reality as he struggles to adjust to life on the outside; Ted Jr. starts to question Daniel's innocence.

Director: Romeo Tirone

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel continues to seek answers. Stern meets with the DA. Sen. Foulkes undertakes a disreputable task, and Amantha and a coworker bond.

Director: Sanaa Hamri

Writer: Coleman Herbert

A reluctant Daniel seeks help, unsettling news leads to an intense debate at the Talbots and CJ Pickens bears some startling news.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: N/A

Daniel struggles to follow the terms of his probation. Teddy pushes Tawney into making a painful confession. Janet loses her temper with Ted, Sr.

Director: Scott Teems

Writer: Scott Teems

Daniel’s family fears he won’t recover from his injuries and his attackers will escape justice. Judy Dean shows Bobby some unexpected affection. Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Sheriff Daggett investigates Daniel’s beating.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel heads out on a strange errand and mysteriously disappears. Meanwhile, the family surprises Janet with unexpected birthday presents.

Director: Jim McKay

Writer: Chad Feehan

Surprise and dismay spread in the aftermath of Daniel’s confession. DA Sondra Person has some questions. Sheriff Daggett finds George Melton.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Daniel discovers some new, unpleasant restrictions on his life. Daggett investigates George’s death. Amantha endures Thrifty Town management training.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: Coleman Herbert

Daniel must adapt to his new circumstances. Amantha faces overwhelming personal and professional changes. Teddy tries to connect with Tawney.

Director: Lawrence Trilling

Writer: Ray McKinnon

Amantha dreads the worst as she prepares for Daniel to awaken from his induced coma. Teddy’s business plans are thwarted by his dad, and he gets some unwelcome news from Tawney. Jared learns more about his older brother and the late Hanna Dean.

Director: Dennie Gordon

Writer: Scott Teems

Still recovering from his injuries, Daniel makes a startling decision. Amantha is outraged by Daniel’s choice and hurt when Janet takes his side. Teddy asks Janet for help and ends up forced into an awkward situation with Tawney. Bobby Dean has an unexpected conversation with Sheriff Daggett. Jon Stern gains a valuable, but disturbing insight into a client's case and Daniel bends a few rules.

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer: Coleman Herbert