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The Best Episodes of The Bad Seed

Every episode of The Bad Seed ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Bad Seed!

Binge this in 3h 45m•Peaking at 7.2/10

Two brothers from the same dysfunctional family, having escaped the desperate days of their early childhood, find their newly ordered lives falling apart when one becomes a suspect in a murder.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Bad Seed Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Simon Lampton looks like he has the ideal life, but everything unravels when neighbour, Julia Stevens, is murdered and Simon's dysfunctional childhood comes back to haunt him.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:Michael Beran, Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King

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  2. The Bad Seed Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Simon begins to lose it emotionally as police pressure intensifies and his personal life crumbles. Ford helps and hinders his brother. Meanwhile, Roza drops a bombshell on Simon.

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writers:Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King

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  3. The Bad Seed Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Simon has a realisation about the murder but can't convince the cops. Roza has a double celebration on Election Day.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writers:Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King

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  4. The Bad Seed Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Roza finally confesses her secret to David. Karen's had enough of Simon's lying and kicks him out. Ford and Simon are forced to confront their violent father.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King

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  5. The Bad Seed Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Karen and Roza declare war. Roza has an emotional breakdown and overdoses. Simon is suspected of the murder of an investigative journalist and Ford manipulates Simon's misfortune.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writers:Michael Beran, Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Bad Seed". It scored 7.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Mike Smith and written by Michael Beran, Sarah-Kate Lynch, Joss King, it aired on 4/14/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".