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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
    8.0/10(12 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 2 Episode 5 - Dawn of the Dead
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dance
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 4 - Happy Birthday to Me
    7.6/10(14 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 1 Episode 7 - In the Trenches
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelations
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 6 - Jeepers Creepers
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 8 - Village of the Damned
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 9 - The Orphanage
    7.2/10(12 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 2 Episode 11 - Heavenly Creatures
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 12 - When a Stranger Calls
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 3 - Wanna Play a Game?
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 7 - Let the Right One In
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 13 - Halloween Special
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Scream: The TV Series Season 3 Episode 6 - Endgame
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Endgame

    S3:E6

    GhostFace’s deadly game draws to an end! But will any of the Deadfast Club survive it long enough to win?

    Directors:Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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  16. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Hello, Emma
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 1 - I Know What You Did Last Summer
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 3 - Vacancy
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 6 - Betrayed
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Betrayed

    S1:E6

    The new prime suspect is someone close to Emma.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Jaime Paglia

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  20. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 8 - Ghosts
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Scream: The TV Series Season 2 Episode 2 - Psycho
    6.6/10(16 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 1 Episode 4 - Aftermath
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Roses
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Scream: The TV Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Exposed
    6.0/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Exposed

    S1:E5

    Emma learns a heartbreaking secret after a scandalous video leak.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:David Coggeshall

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  25. Scream: The TV Series Season 3 Episode 1 - The Deadfast Club
    5.2/10(4 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 8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/2/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dawn of the Dead".