The Killing

The Best Episodes of The Killing

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

The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various...
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  1. 9.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #1 - What I Know

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    S2:E13

    Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.

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  2. 9.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #2 - Six Minutes

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    S3:E10

    Sarah copes with the consequences of past mistakes; Holder wrestles personal demons; Seward is truthful.

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    Writer:Veena Sud
  3. 9.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #3 - Eden

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    S4:E6

    Linden and Holder are confronted with the shocking truth behind the Stansbury murders.

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    Writer:Veena Sud
  4. 8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - Reckoning

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    S3:E9

    The hunt for a pornographer leads to a shocking revelation; Holder looks for a scapegoat; Twitch and Lyric find their dream home.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  5. 8.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - Beau Soleil

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    S1:E12

    The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.

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  6. 8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - Donnie or Marie

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    S2:E12

    Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.

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  8. 8.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - The Road to Hamelin

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    S3:E12

    In the Season 3 finale, Sarah risks her life when someone dear to her goes missing; and Holder's past is used against him.

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  9. 8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - From Up Here

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    S3:E11

    Sarah seeks peace in the case's aftermath; the detectives pick up an unnerving new assignment; Lyric is tempted by her old life; Danette says good-bye.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  10. 8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #9 - Dream Baby Dream

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    S4:E4

    Linden and Holder focus their investigation on a new suspect, and a tip from an informant leads Reddick to a shocking discovery.

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  11. 8.4/10(1.6k votes)

    #10 - Orpheus Descending

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    S1:E13

    The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case. Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future.

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  12. 8.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - Bulldog

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    S2:E11

    A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
  13. 8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - Try

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    S3:E8

    Sarah goes missing; Bullet makes a choice to save Lyric; a dark secret is learned.

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  14. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Truth Asunder

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    S4:E5

    New information about the family murders surfaces. Meanwhile, Holder's loyalty is put to the test.

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    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:Dan Nowak
  15. 8.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #14 - Sayonara Hiawatha

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    S2:E9

    Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.

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  16. 8.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #15 - That You Fear the Most

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    S3:E2

    Sarah makes a grim discovery in regards to her past; Holder catches an unsettling case; Seward shows his true colors.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  17. 8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - Blood in the Water

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    S4:E1

    While covering up Lt. Skinner's sudden disappearance, Linden and Holder are assigned a new case: the brutal murder of an entire family with ties to a military academy.

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    Writer:Veena Sud
  18. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Unraveling

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    S4:E2

    Questioning a neighbor leads to a revelation about one of the murder victims.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  19. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - The Good Soldier

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    S4:E3

    Reddick digs deeper as Linden and Holder struggle to keep their investigation from going cold.

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  20. 8.1/10(2.3k votes)

    #19 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Rosie Larsen. Mitch and Stan Larsen frantically try to track down their daughter when they learn she did not show up at school. City Councilman Darren Richmond prepares for an important forum with the Mayor as the election nears.

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    Director:Patty Jenkins
    Writer:N/A
  21. 8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - Undertow

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    S1:E9

    The police are thwarted in their efforts to arrest Bennet. Richmond thinks long and hard about removing himself from the Mayor's race. Mitch and Stan have had it with the police.

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  22. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - I'll Let You Know When I Get There

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    S1:E10

    Richmond rises in the polls; a surprising individual turns himself in.

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  23. 8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Reflections

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    S2:E1

    In the aftermath of the shooting at City Hall and Linden's discovery that the photo leading to Councilman Darren Richmond's arrest was forged, Sarah returns to Seattle to investigate a possible cover up and wonders if she can trust her partner.

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  24. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - Keylela

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    S2:E7

    The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  25. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - Off the Reservation

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    S2:E8

    Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.

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  26. 8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - Seventeen

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    S3:E3

    Sarah has her own reasons to join the task force; Holder finds a new street informant; Seward strokes an old rivalry.

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    Director:Kari Skogland

Best Episodes Summary

"What I Know" is the best rated episode of "The Killing". It scored 9.1/10 based on 2095 votes. Directed by Patty Jenkins and written by Dan Nowak, Veena Sud, it aired on 6/17/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Six Minutes".