7.7/10792 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2013
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: Meredith Stiehm, Elwood Reid
7.6/10587 votes#2 - Calaca
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2013
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
7.5/10513 votes#3 - Rio
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2013
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
7.8/10486 votes#4 - Maria of the Desert
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2013
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
7.7/10475 votes#5 - The Beast
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2013
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
7.7/10439 votes#6 - ID
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2013
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
7.9/10457 votes#7 - Destino
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2013
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: N/A
7.9/10444 votes#8 - Vendetta
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2013
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: N/A
8.0/10422 votes#9 - The Beetle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2013
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
7.8/10406 votes#10 - Old Friends
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/2013
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: N/A
8.2/10493 votes#11 - Take the Ride, Pay the Toll
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/18/2013
Showdown on the bridge as the Killer reveals his endgame.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Elwood Reid, Dario Scardapane
7.5/10394 votes#12 - All About Eva
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/25/2013
Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco. Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Esta Spalding
7.6/10402 votes#13 - The Crazy Place
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/2/2013
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
Writer: Elwood Reid, Dario Scardapane
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!
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.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:FX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Bridge" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 792 votes. Directed by Gerardo Naranjo and written by Meredith Stiehm, Elwood Reid, it aired on 7/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Calaca".