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The Best Episodes of The Bridge Season 1

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

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A murdered body on a bridge between El Paso and Juarez bring together El Paso detective Sonya Cross and Chihuahua State Police detective Marco Ruiz.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bridge Season 1 Episode 11 - Take the Ride, Pay the Toll
    8.3/10(533 votes)

    S1:E11

    Showdown on the bridge as the Killer reveals his endgame.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Elwood Reid, Dario Scardapane

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  2. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 9 - The Beetle
    8.0/10(460 votes)

    S1:E9

    Marco reconnects with a friend from his past and races to save his family. Charlotte responds to her biggest threat. Linder reveals his true feelings.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Elwood Reid

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  3. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 7 - Destino
    7.9/10(499 votes)

    S1:E7

    The EPPD corners their prime suspect. Charlotte questions Ray's true intentions. Linder crosses the border and takes on his most difficult case yet.

    Director:Chris Fisher
    Writer:Patrick Somerville

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  4. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 8 - Vendetta
    7.9/10(480 votes)

    S1:E8

    Sonya pursues a cold lead despite Marco's insistence that it's a dead end. Charlotte finds out that Ray has jeopardized her ranch.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Fernanda Coppel

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  5. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 4 - Maria of the Desert
    7.8/10(532 votes)

    S1:E4

    The clock ticks as Maria's broadcast continues. Sonya searches for the girl's location. Against protocol, Marco works a unique ransom angle. A powerful Juarez force crosses the border.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:Chris Gerolmo

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  6. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 10 - Old Friends
    7.8/10(446 votes)

    S1:E10

    Sonya and Marco close in on the Killer. Charlotte takes drastic measures to protect her ranch. Frye learns that demons from his past aren’t done with him yet.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Patrick Somerville

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  7. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(852 votes)

    S1:E1

    When a body is found on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez, two detectives, one from the United States and one from Mexico, must work together to hunt down a serial killer operating on both sides of the border.

    Director:Gerardo Naranjo
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 5 - The Beast
    7.7/10(520 votes)

    S1:E5

    Sonya and Marco suspect a cover-up. Charlotte goes to Marco for advice. A troubled girl seeks adventure in Juarez. A visitor stops by Linder's apartment.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Esta Spalding

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  9. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 6 - ID
    7.7/10(483 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sonya bonds with a key witness from the case. Marco uncovers secrets about Sonya and Hank's past. Meanwhile, Charlotte seeks help from an old friend.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Dario Scardapane

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  10. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 2 - Calaca
    7.6/10(636 votes)

    S1:E2

    Marco and Sonya investigate the body from the bridge. Frye learns that the Killer isn't done with him. Charlotte makes an unwelcome discovery on her property.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Elwood Reid

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  11. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 13 - The Crazy Place
    7.6/10(446 votes)

    S1:E13

    Sonya and Marco search for a missing girl. Charlotte meets someone who knows too much about her new business venture. Marco makes a decision that could change everything.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Elwood Reid, Dario Scardapane

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  12. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 3 - Rio
    7.5/10(561 votes)

    S1:E3

    Sonya and Marco race to track down a prime suspect who could lead them to the lone desert survivor. Charlotte confronts an unexpected visitor determined to keep business as usual.

    Director:Charlotte Sieling
    Writer:Meredith Stiehm

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  13. The Bridge Season 1 Episode 12 - All About Eva
    7.5/10(435 votes)

    S1:E12

    Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco. Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:Esta Spalding, Fernanda Coppel

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Take the Ride, Pay the Toll" is the best rated episode of "The Bridge" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 533 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Elwood Reid, Dario Scardapane, it aired on 9/18/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Beetle".