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The Best Episodes of RIPLEY

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A grifter in 1960s New York is hired to convince a wealthy man's son to return home from Italy and begins a life of deceit, fraud and murder.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII NARCISSUS
    8.5/10(1900 votes)

    #1 - VIII NARCISSUS

    S1:E8

    Tom reinvents himself again, creating an enviable life in Venice — as long as his lies hold.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  2. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 3 - III SOMMERSO
    8.4/10(2129 votes)

    #2 - III SOMMERSO

    S1:E3

    With funds low and his future in Italy in jeopardy, Tom puts a dark scheme into motion.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  3. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 5 - V LUCIO
    8.2/10(1913 votes)

    #3 - V LUCIO

    S1:E5

    Ensconced in a lovely Rome apartment, Tom's perfect life is threatened by the arrival of an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  4. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 6 - VI SOME HEAVY INSTRUMENT
    8.1/10(1729 votes)

    #4 - VI SOME HEAVY INSTRUMENT

    S1:E6

    A ghastly discovery leads Rome police to Tom's doorstep, beginning a game of cat and mouse with its lead investigator.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  5. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 7 - VII MACABRE ENTERTAINMENT
    7.9/10(1641 votes)

    #5 - VII MACABRE ENTERTAINMENT

    S1:E7

    As Inspector Ravini expands his murder investigation, an elusive Tom plots his next moves from Sicily.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  6. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 4 - IV LA DOLCE VITA
    7.8/10(1819 votes)

    #6 - IV LA DOLCE VITA

    S1:E4

    Tom must deal with Marge's deep skepticism before embarking on a new, fictitious life in Rome.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  7. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 1 - I A HARD MAN TO FIND
    7.5/10(2450 votes)

    #7 - I A HARD MAN TO FIND

    S1:E1

    Tom Ripley's life of petty crime in New York City detours with an offer to bring a wealthy man's wayward son home from Europe.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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  8. RIPLEY Season 1 Episode 2 - II SEVEN MERCIES
    7.5/10(2078 votes)

    #8 - II SEVEN MERCIES

    S1:E2

    On Italy's Amalfi Coast, Tom settles into Dickie's grand villa, but not without arousing suspicion from his girlfriend Marge.

    Director:Steven Zaillian
    Writer:Steven Zaillian

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Best Episodes Summary

"VIII NARCISSUS" is the best rated episode of "RIPLEY". It scored 8.5/10 based on 1900 votes. Directed by Steven Zaillian and written by Steven Zaillian, it aired on 4/4/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "III SOMMERSO".