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The Best Episodes of The Jinx Season 1

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

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Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Jinx Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?
    9.3/10(1709 votes)

    S1:E6

    Present day: Nearly a decade has passed since the filmmakers began investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes. They have spoken to more than 100 participants in Robert's story, including family, friends, police, lawyers, jurors and journalists in an attempt to get at the truth.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Jinx Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst
    8.5/10(1229 votes)

    S1:E4

    Two years after the dismembered body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys and a brilliant defense strategy.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Jinx Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter 5: Family Values
    8.5/10(1230 votes)

    S1:E5

    Present Day: In the 33 years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her, or finding her body. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Jinx Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay
    8.1/10(1403 votes)

    S1:E1

    A dismembered body discovered in Texas in 2001 is possibly connected to Durst. In 2012, Durst contacts director Andrew Jarecki about an interview.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Jinx Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy
    8.0/10(1258 votes)

    S1:E2

    Robert Durst discusses witnessing his mother's suicide when he was a child and his 1973 marriage to Kathleen McCormack, who disappeared in 1982.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Jinx Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter
    8.0/10(1226 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman--a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst--is murdered in LA.

    Director:Andrew Jarecki
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?" is the best rated episode of "The Jinx" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 1709 votes. Directed by Andrew Jarecki and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/15/2015. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst".