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The Best Episodes of Scream: The TV Series

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What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 10 - The Vanishing
    8.4/10(1314 votes)

    #1 - The Vanishing

    S2:E10

    Audrey and Emma are driven further apart, Maggie and Acosta worry about secrets from their past and Noah's affection for Zoe is used against him.

    Directors:Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelations
    8.3/10(1775 votes)

    #2 - Revelations

    S1:E10

    Emma races to save another loved one. The killer's identity is revealed.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Jaime Paglia

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  3. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 7 - In the Trenches
    8.2/10(1696 votes)

    #3 - In the Trenches

    S1:E7

    Emma races to save a friend from the killer's dangerous game of hide-and-seek.

    Director:Leigh Janiak
    Writers:Jordan Rosenberg, Meredith Glynn

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  4. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 4 - Happy Birthday to Me
    8.2/10(1418 votes)

    #4 - Happy Birthday to Me

    S2:E4

    Jake’s sudden disappearance is beginning to worry Brooke until a gift from Jake arrives just in time for Kieran’s birthday party. The Lakewood Six take an unexpected trip deep into their subconscious.

    Director:Daniel Stamm
    Writer:Brian Sieve

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  5. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 5 - Dawn of the Dead
    8.2/10(1365 votes)

    #5 - Dawn of the Dead

    S2:E5

    The death of a loved one hits everyone hard and GW High goes into lockdown. Suspicions rise among the Lakewood Five.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Heath Corson

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  6. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 12 - When a Stranger Calls
    8.1/10(1464 votes)

    #6 - When a Stranger Calls

    S2:E12

    Emma and Audrey must make a daring move. Finally facing off with the Killer, they unmask Piper’s final surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 11 - Heavenly Creatures
    8.0/10(1160 votes)

    #7 - Heavenly Creatures

    S2:E11

    In the wake of another murder, Emma and Audrey find themselves primes suspect when evidence appears implicating them both in the killing spree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 6 - Jeepers Creepers
    7.9/10(1221 votes)

    #8 - Jeepers Creepers

    S2:E6

    Emma starts to question her friendships when tensions rise between her and her friends. Meanwhile, Noah reveals his latest theory about the identity of Piper’s accomplice. Noah takes his investigation further.

    Director:E.L. Katz
    Writer:Anna Christopher

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  9. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 9 - The Orphanage
    7.9/10(1176 votes)

    #9 - The Orphanage

    S2:E9

    Emma and Audrey learn why they are being targeted. Noah loses something that is dear to him. A long-missing body of evidence is located.

    Director:Leigh Janiak
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dance
    7.8/10(1532 votes)

    #10 - The Dance

    S1:E9

    Emma, who doubts that the actual killer has been captured, teams with Piper to find answers at the Halloween dance.

    Director:Ti West
    Writer:Jill E. Blotevogel

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  11. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 1 - I Know What You Did Last Summer
    7.7/10(1525 votes)

    #11 - I Know What You Did Last Summer

    S2:E1

    Emma returns to Lakewood looking to move past last season’s killings. However, a dream begins to haunt Emma and a mysterious provocateur threatens to expose Audrey’s connection to Piper and the safety of our Lakewood Six.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writers:Michael Gans, Richard Register

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  12. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 7 - Let the Right One In
    7.7/10(1156 votes)

    #12 - Let the Right One In

    S2:E7

    Eli and Emma go on a criminal adventure. Noah's relationship with Zoe escalates. Brooke and Audrey are lured into a trap by the killer.

    Director:Rodman Flender
    Writer:Steve Yockey

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  13. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 3 - Wanna Play a Game?
    7.6/10(1821 votes)

    #13 - Wanna Play a Game?

    S1:E3

    Emma discovers that her mother is hiding a few secrets of her past and the killer challenges her to a dangerous game.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writers:Jordan Rosenberg, Meredith Glynn

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  14. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 3 - Vacancy
    7.6/10(1239 votes)

    #14 - Vacancy

    S2:E3

    Emma works through the implications of her father's return. A bloody gift proves Audrey's stalker is progressing. Branson returns to Lakewood.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Steve Yockey

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  15. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 8 - Village of the Damned
    7.6/10(1142 votes)

    #15 - Village of the Damned

    S2:E8

    The Lakewood Days Carnival descends into madness. The killer forces Emma through a gauntlet. Brooke launches an attack on the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Aftermath
    7.4/10(1653 votes)

    #16 - Aftermath

    S1:E4

    Emma gets a mysterious message which leads her and Audrey in search of answers.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writers:Kay Reindl, Erin Maher

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  17. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 6 - Betrayed
    7.4/10(1544 votes)

    #17 - Betrayed

    S1:E6

    The new prime suspect is someone close to Emma.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Jaime Paglia

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  18. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 8 - Ghosts
    7.4/10(1511 votes)

    #18 - Ghosts

    S1:E8

    Emma reels from yet another death. A secret from the past is uncovered.

    Director:Rodman Flender
    Writers:Kay Reindl, Erin Maher

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  19. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Roses
    7.3/10(2380 votes)

    #19 - Red Roses

    S1:E1

    What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Hello, Emma
    7.3/10(1929 votes)

    #20 - Hello, Emma

    S1:E2

    The death of another teen raises questions and leads to a rift between Emma and Audrey. A podcaster arrives in town to report on the past and present murders.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Jill E. Blotevogel

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  21. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 2 - Psycho
    7.3/10(1302 votes)

    #21 - Psycho

    S2:E2

    Tensions rise when Maggie reveals information relating to Emma’s past. Emma attempts to take control of her fears as a someone unexpected arrives in town. Noah investigates an unsettling new lead for his podcast.

    Director:Scott Speer
    Writer:Meredith Glynn

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  22. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 13 - Halloween Special
    7.2/10(1317 votes)

    #22 - Halloween Special

    S2:E13

    8 months after Kieran’s arrest, Emma is struggling to focus on her future. Noah and Stavo have combined forces to create a best-selling graphic novel based on the Kieran Wilcox murders and Audrey is in a new relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Exposed
    6.9/10(1572 votes)

    #23 - Exposed

    S1:E5

    Emma learns a heartbreaking secret after a scandalous video leak.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:David Coggeshall

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  24. Scream: The TV Series Season 3 Episode 4 - Ports in the Storm
    5.8/10(659 votes)

    #24 - Ports in the Storm

    S3:E4

    Following GhostFace’s latest, bloody game, the Deadfast Club fractures. But when their tormenter puts them to another test, each member of the group is forced to choose who they trust the most.

    Director:Tanya Hamilton
    Writer:Penny Cox

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  25. Scream: The TV Series Season 3 Episode 1 - The Deadfast Club
    5.6/10(915 votes)

    #25 - The Deadfast Club

    S3:E1

    GhostFace is back! When a shadowy figure from Deion’s past returns to haunt his present at the worst possible time, it threatens the lives of him and his newfound friends. And raises a deadly question... who’s behind the mask?

    Directors:Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Vanishing" is the best rated episode of "Scream: The TV Series". It scored 8.4/10 based on 1314 votes. Directed by Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/2/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Revelations".