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Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from...
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  1. 5.3/10(10 votes)

    #1 - A Hostile Witness

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    S3:E5

    On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.

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    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:N/A
  2. 5.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Home

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    S3:E4

    As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.

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  3. 6.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Hunt

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    S3:E7

    With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.

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    Director:Sylvain White
  4. 6.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Flesh & Blood

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    S3:E8

    The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.

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  5. 6.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - A Simple Trade

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    S3:E13

    A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.

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  6. 6.1/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Demons

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    S3:E11

    The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy’s laptop from inside the FBI.

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    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 6.2/10(10 votes)

    #7 - New Blood

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    S3:E1

    With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all - leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.

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  9. 6.2/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Boxed In

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    S3:E2

    Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.

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  10. 6.2/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Exposed

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    S3:E3

    After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.

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    Director:Gary Love
  11. 6.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Kill The Messenger

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    S3:E9

    After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.

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  12. 6.4/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Reunion

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    S3:E6

    With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.

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    Director:Mary Harron
  13. 6.4/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Edge

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    S3:E12

    An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation.

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  14. 6.6/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Dead or Alive

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    S3:E14

    The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.

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  15. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Evermore

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    S3:E10

    With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches.

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  16. 7.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Guilt

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    S1:E10

    After discovering Claire's location, Joe sends two followers to capture her, but Ryan may be one step ahead. Meanwhile, Jacob struggles with recent decisions causing his reunion with Emma to be less than ideal. Also, a relationship from Ryan's past plays a significant role in his future.

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  17. 7.1/10(1.0k votes)

    #16 - Whips and Regret

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    S1:E11

    After losing Claire to Joe's followers, Ryan and Parker attempt to recover while the FBI tracks down an undercover location that may have dark ties to Joe's following. Meanwhile, Claire adjusts to life at the follower's mansion and has an unexpected reunion, while Emma and Jacob continue to deal with Emma's betrayal.

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  18. 7.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #17 - Mad Love

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    S1:E4

    Maggie devises a plot to put an end to Hardy. Meanwhile, tension rises as Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been keeping from Emma and more information about Hardy and Claire's past relationship is revealed.

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    Writer:N/A
  19. 7.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #18 - Welcome Home

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    S1:E8

    With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan to run lead on the case, much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have a life-threatening result.

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  20. 7.3/10(1.0k votes)

    #19 - The Curse

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    S1:E12

    Ryan and the FBI discover a follower who might be able to lead them to Joe Carroll's location. Agent Weston returns to the case but his run-in with the cult may have had a bigger impact on him than anyone originally thought. Meanwhile, Claire and Emma come face-to-face for the first time since Joey's kidnapping.

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  21. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - Love Hurts

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    S1:E9

    With Weston still in the hospital, Ryan and Parker attempt to outsmart their new leader Nick as a way to continue their search. In a surprising move, Joe reaches out to Ryan to demand Claire's location and reveals that he will go to great lengths to lure her out of FBI custody. Meanwhile, followers from the past make a shocking return.

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  22. 7.4/10(725 votes)

    #21 - The Messenger

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    S2:E8

    After a tragic turn of events, Ryan attempts to find the man who originally taught Joe to kill, in hopes of finding new answers. Meanwhile, at the compound, Joe tries to get his bearings, while Emma and Mandy wait for him to reveal his new plan.

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    Director:Marcos Siega
  23. 7.4/10(730 votes)

    #22 - Teacher's Pet

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    S2:E10

    As his power over the Korban cult grows, Joe sets a deadly plan in action using new acolytes to carry out his demands. Meanwhile, Ryan and Max devise a plan to contact Joe, in hopes of tracking down his whereabouts, and Weston meets with a face from the past.

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  24. 7.4/10(705 votes)

    #23 - Betrayal

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    S2:E12

    After a series of public condemnations of Joe and his followers, Joe targets the son of a man who stands against him. Meanwhile, Ryan is faced with the shocking news of Claire's reappearance and Mandy makes a decision that leads her to a familiar face which could undo all that Joe has been working for.

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  25. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The Reckoning

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    S3:E15

    As suspicions rise alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.

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  26. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #25 - The Poet's Fire

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    S1:E3

    A new follower is found in Rick, who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Hostile Witness" is the worst rated episode of "The Following". It scored 5.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Marcos Siega and written by N/A, it aired on 3/23/2015. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Home".