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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 1 - Without Mercy
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    #1 - Without Mercy

    S6:E1

    In Richmond, VA, two bank robbers escaped after opening fire on officers responding to the call. When the FBI arrived, agents found one bank teller dead, another wounded; the bank’s security guard had been shot four times, yet was still alive.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 2 - Dead Run
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    #2 - Dead Run

    S6:E2

    In 1993, a 74-year-old man is found suffocated in his home with his credit cards stolen. Investigators were alerted that the killers had used the man’s credit cards and with this information, the FBI was able to link the crime to an escaped prisoner.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 3 - Brutal Abduction
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    #3 - Brutal Abduction

    S6:E3

    An innocent Milwaukee teen was kidnapped by four gunmen who demanded $30,000 from his family to guarantee his safe return. The victim’s family contacted police and the FBI was brought in to help retrieve the boy,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 4 - Radical Agenda
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    #4 - Radical Agenda

    S6:E4

    In December 1981, a New Jersey State Trooper was shot to death on the side of Interstate 80. Fingerprints on the suspect’s vehicle pointed to a fugitive wanted on bank robbery charges.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 5 - The Killing Zone
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    #5 - The Killing Zone

    S6:E5

    In the 1980s, an illegal drug operation known as the “K Street Crew” opened its doors in Washington, DC. Leader Vincent Hill ran the organization without mercy. The FBI created a task force to put an end to their deadly dealings.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 6 - Deadly Takeover
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    #6 - Deadly Takeover

    S6:E6

    In 2000, the FBI was overwhelmed with investigations in Seattle, which had the third-highest number of bank robberies in the nation. Agents focused on a series of heists in which two armed men seemed to know where the banks stored their money.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 7 - The Perfect Heist
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    #7 - The Perfect Heist

    S6:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 8 - Brotherhood of Hate
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    #8 - Brotherhood of Hate

    S6:E8

    After an Arkansas State Trooper is shot and killed, officers catch the murderer and find weapons and explosives in the man’s vehicle. Testing of the weapons leads them to a stand-off with a racist, anti-Semitic paramilitary group.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 9 - Killer Instinct
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    #9 - Killer Instinct

    S6:E9

    In 1992, a Washington, DC professor was shot and killed as she tried to get into her car, the latest incident in a series of violent carjackings. One week later, a man robbed a bank and security cameras captured the same vehicle as the getaway car.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 10 - Atlanta Prison Riots
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    #10 - Atlanta Prison Riots

    S6:E10

    In 1987, Cuban prisoners at the Atlanta Federal Prison used homemade weapons to overthrow the staff. Soon, the inmates controlled most of the buildings, taking over 100 hostages. The FBI was forced to negotiate with the hostiles to end the standoff.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 11 - No Place to Hide
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    #11 - No Place to Hide

    S6:E11

    In the spring of 1997, a killer preyed on senior citizens in the quiet town of River Parish, Louisiana. Victims were robbed, beaten, shot and left for dead. FBI agents soon connected the violent crimes to an area mechanic with a gambling problem.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 12 - A Bitter End
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    #12 - A Bitter End

    S6:E12

    In 1996, a series of bank robberies in Texas and California were linked by FBI who then established a modus operandi. A year later, the robbers took hostages during a heist in Las Vegas and the FBI was tasked with ending their spree.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 13 - Dangerous Gamble
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    #13 - Dangerous Gamble

    S6:E13

    In a suburb of Las Vegas, two robbers ambushed an armored car, killing both guards and seizing thousands of dollars. Authorities linked the crime to a series of armed robberies on gambling houses, including the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

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  14. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 14 - Dangerous Takedown
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    #14 - Dangerous Takedown

    S6:E14

    In 1997, two men used a sledgehammer to break into a Camden, NJ, home. Police tracked the suspects to a nearby park but the criminals were able to escape after a shootout. When new clues emerged, the FBI was called in to locate the suspects.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 15 - Inside the Bureau
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    #15 - Inside the Bureau

    S6:E15

    This special episode examines previous cases to learn about the investigative techniques and innovations used by the FBI.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 16 - Radical Resistance
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    #16 - Radical Resistance

    S6:E16

    In the 1970s, a Croatian terrorist group linked to the National Resistance party committed acts against non-supportive Croatians living in the US. With the help of an informant, the FBI convicted members of crimes ranging from conspiracy to murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 17 - Forced Entry
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    #17 - Forced Entry

    S6:E17

    In 1994, a rash of home invasions plagued the Detroit area. Each time, masked men disguised as police officers broke in with assault rifles and stole money and jewelry. But when one homeowner shot back, the identity of the intruders was revealed.

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  18. The FBI Files Season 6 Episode 18 - Operation Goldenrod
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    #18 - Operation Goldenrod

    S6:E18

    In 1985, a Lebanese terrorist and his accomplices hijacked Royal Jordanian Flight 405 in Beirut. Several Americans were on board. The FBI worked with other agencies to form Operation Goldenrod, a task force to bring the mastermind to justice.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 1 - Voice of Terror
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    #19 - Voice of Terror

    S7:E1

    An escapee from Castro's Cuba was the mastermind behind terrorist organization Omega 7. This group sought to carry out their mission through bombings and assassinations, financing their crimes through extortion and by aiding drug traffickers.

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  20. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 2 - Dangerous Cause
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    #20 - Dangerous Cause

    S7:E2

    In the 1970s and 80s, a Puerto Rican separatist group, FALN, set off bombs in major U.S. cities. Advocating complete independence for Puerto Rico, the group went on a major bombing spree and FBI agents found themselves racing against time to put a stop to their violent activities.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 3 - The Great Philadelphia Mob War
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    #21 - The Great Philadelphia Mob War

    S7:E3

    In 1990s Philadelphia, a ruthless grab for power led to a full-scale mob war. Using informants and high-tech surveillance, the FBI infiltrated the most powerful mob family in the city and sought to bring it down before innocents were killed.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 4 - The Shootist
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    #22 - The Shootist

    S7:E4

    In the 1980s, the FBI targeted a sharp bank robber known as the Shootist. He had performed more than 50 robberies across California, Texas and Washington with military precision, claiming the longest string of unsolved bank robberies in history.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 5 - Rebellion in Paradise
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    #23 - Rebellion in Paradise

    S7:E5

    The Los Macheteros terrorist organization sought to end U.S. rule of Puerto Rico through extreme violence. When the group claimed they attacked 18 unarmed servicemen traveling near San Juan, the FBI was called to investigate the ruthless killers.

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  24. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 6 - Terror for Sale
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    #24 - Terror for Sale

    S7:E6

    In the 1980s, gangs ruled the streets of Chicago. Led by Jeff Fort, the dangerous, power-hungry El Rukn gang attempted to conspire with Libya to perform acts of domestic terrorism for money.

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  25. The FBI Files Season 7 Episode 7 - Death of a Diplomat
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    #25 - Death of a Diplomat

    S7:E7

    In 1976, a car bombing in Washington DC’s Embassy Row claimed the lives of a former Chilean ambassador and his assistant. During the investigation, it became apparent to FBI agents that a foreign government had ordered the attack.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Without Mercy" is the worst rated episode of "The FBI Files". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dead Run".