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The Best Episodes of The 12th Victim Season 1

Every episode of The 12th Victim Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The 12th Victim Season 1!

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A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The 12th Victim Season 1 Episode 1 - Death
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S1:E1

    The story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture from the perspective of a Lincolnite in 1958, immersed in fear and horror. Information unfolds across the news, which depicts Charles and Caril as teenage lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril. She is made to seem not just as guilty as Charles, but perhaps the mastermind of the whole event. The archival crime spree story is intercut with present day interviews with those close to the case. There is much more to this story than people think.

    Director:Nicola B. Marsh
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The 12th Victim Season 1 Episode 4 - Afterlife
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    S1:E4

    Caril makes a variety of media appearances before retreating into anonymity. A horrible car crash throws her back into the spotlight. An attorney files a pardon for Caril.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The 12th Victim Season 1 Episode 2 - Judgement
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E2

    Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start at her trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The 12th Victim Season 1 Episode 3 - Caged
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    S1:E3

    In prison, Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong. The mythology around the case begins to grow, often painting Caril in a bad light. Caril is released from prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Death" is the best rated episode of "The 12th Victim" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Nicola B. Marsh and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Afterlife".