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The Best Episodes of The Beast in Me Season 1

Every episode of The Beast in Me Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Beast in Me Season 1!

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A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 1 - Sick Puppy
    7.5/10(1471 votes)

    #1 - Sick Puppy

    S1:E1

    Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis — who quite possibly murdered his first wife.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 2 - Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
    7.4/10(1272 votes)

    #2 - Just Don't Want to Be Lonely

    S1:E2

    Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Gabe Rotter

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  3. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 3 - Elephant in the Room
    7.5/10(1184 votes)

    #3 - Elephant in the Room

    S1:E3

    As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting. Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:Erika Sheffer

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  4. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 4 - Thanatos
    7.6/10(1153 votes)

    #4 - Thanatos

    S1:E4

    Aggie interviews Madison's parents about her disappearance. Nile and Martin take aim at the City Council. Brian enlists help to crack the hard drive.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:C.A. Johnson

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  5. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 5 - Bacchanal
    7.6/10(1096 votes)

    #5 - Bacchanal

    S1:E5

    Nile and Aggie cross boundaries with a drunken heart-to-heart, rousing Nina's suspicions. Martin and Rick conspire to make waves at Olivia's rally.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  6. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 6 - The Beast and Me
    8.1/10(1132 votes)

    #6 - The Beast and Me

    S1:E6

    Anxious to share her latest discovery with Brian, Aggie unexpectedly uncovers an even darker truth. Nina receives surprising news.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Ali Liebegott

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  7. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 7 - Ghosts
    7.8/10(1066 votes)

    #7 - Ghosts

    S1:E7

    In 2019, a complex web of suspicion and betrayal forms between the Jarvises, Nina and Brian, and the truth behind Madison's disappearance is revealed.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Mike Skerrett

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  8. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Word
    7.7/10(1074 votes)

    #8 - The Last Word

    S1:E8

    Backed into a corner, Aggie must use all her wits to keep her world from crashing down — and place all her trust in an unlikely ally.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writers:Daniel Pearle, Howard Gordon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sick Puppy" is the best rated episode of "The Beast in Me" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 1471 votes. Directed by Antonio Campos and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely".