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The Best Episodes of The Confession Killer

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

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Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Confession Killer Season 1 Episode 3 - War in Waco
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - War in Waco

    S1:E3

    Suspicions about Lucas’s confessions crescendo as a front-page investigative story hits the newsstands, and an ambitious DA takes on the Texas Rangers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Confession Killer Season 1 Episode 4 - All the Damn Lies
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - All the Damn Lies

    S1:E4

    As families long for closure, the manipulation continues. Years later, on death row, Lucas steps up the fight for his life. But the lies don't stop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Confession Killer Season 1 Episode 5 - Not One Shred of Evidence
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Not One Shred of Evidence

    S1:E5

    DNA testing and a close examination of the evidence reveal the truth about Lucas and the officers who let the real killers get away with murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Confession Killer Season 1 Episode 1 - Everything Except Poison
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Everything Except Poison

    S1:E1

    The hunt for two missing women leads authorities to Henry Lee Lucas. In court, he drops a bombshell, setting off a media circus and riveting a nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Confession Killer Season 1 Episode 2 - Make It Strawberry
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Make It Strawberry

    S1:E2

    At Georgetown, Lucas regales visiting officers with stories to clear murder cases. But one Lubbock family will do their own police work to refute him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"War in Waco" is the best rated episode of "The Confession Killer". It scored 6.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/6/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "All the Damn Lies".