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The Worst 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. Background image for Pilot
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    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:Unknown
  2. Background image for Numb
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Numb

    S2:E3

    Sarah hunts down Rosie's backpack as Holder falls from grace. Mitch re-emerges while Stan continues to entangle himself with the mob. Richmond faces up to his situation.

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    Director:Brad Anderson
  3. Background image for Openings
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Openings

    S2:E6

    Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
  4. Background image for Off the Reservation
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Off the Reservation

    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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  5. Background image for Stonewalled
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Stonewalled

    S1:E8

    Sarah and Holder evade the FBI and unearth new evidence. Mitch endangers the boys, prompting Stan to take matters into his own hands. Richmond tries to climb back in the race.

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  6. Background image for Missing
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Missing

    S1:E11

    Sarah and Holder discover more on Rosie, but the investigation gets stalled when they have to set out on a search for Jack.

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    Writer:Veena Sud
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  8. Background image for Ogi Jun
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Ogi Jun

    S2:E4

    Sarah and Holder identify the mystery man with the tattoo while Jamie attempts to enlist Gwen's help and Stan learns his past may have come back to haunt him.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  9. Background image for Ghosts of the Past
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Ghosts of the Past

    S2:E5

    Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.

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  10. Background image for Sayonara Hiawatha
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Sayonara Hiawatha

    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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  11. Background image for 72 Hours
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #10 - 72 Hours

    S2:E10

    Sarah teeters on the edge. Stan attempts to make amends. Richmond receives an unexpected boost in the mayoral race.

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  12. Background image for A Soundless Echo
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #11 - A Soundless Echo

    S1:E4

    Linden and Holder pressure Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect.

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  13. Background image for Super 8
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Super 8

    S1:E5

    Rosie's teacher provides Sarah and Holder with a new piece of evidence. Richmond's campaign team plans a new anti-crime television commercial. Mitch continues to struggle with the loss of her daughter, while Stan becomes more determined to find Rosie's killer, and asks his colleague Belko for help.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  14. Background image for What You Have Left
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #13 - What You Have Left

    S1:E6

    Sarah and Holder intensify their investigation on a suspect's family and friends. Gwen and Richmond disagree over strategy for the next debate with the mayor. Meanwhile, Rosie's funeral takes place and Stan concentrates on his own investigation into her death.

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  15. Background image for Undertow
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Undertow

    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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  16. Background image for My Lucky Day
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #15 - My Lucky Day

    S2:E2

    An ominous discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah travels to Tacoma to learn Councilman Richmond's dark secret. Meanwhile, Richmond is forced to come to grips with the fallout from the attack at City Hall.

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  17. Background image for Head Shots
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Head Shots

    S3:E4

    The task force shuts down a business; Sarah and Holder unite in their pursuit of "the voice"; Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.

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  18. Background image for Scared and Running
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Scared and Running

    S3:E5

    Bullet races to find a victim on the run before someone else does; Seward is discourteous to surprise visitors.

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  19. Background image for Hope Kills
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Hope Kills

    S3:E7

    Holder and Linden get a break in the case; Seward clashes with death; Bullet becomes a protector.

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    Director:Tricia Brock
  20. Background image for The Cage
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #19 - The Cage

    S1:E2

    The investigation into Rosie’s killer begins as Sarah and Holder question the missing girl’s parents, Stan and Mitch, as well as Rosie’s friends and City Councilman Richmond. Rosie’s school becomes a potential murder site when Sarah and Holder uncover shocking evidence on campus. Heartbroken and grief-stricken, Mitch and Stan face the aftermath of losing their daughter.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Veena Sud
  21. Background image for El Diablo
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #20 - El Diablo

    S1:E3

    Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah tracks down a witness and is led to a suspect.

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  22. Background image for Vengeance
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Vengeance

    S1:E7

    Mitch questions the validity of the police investigation while Richmond has to deal with a negative ad. It's discovered that Rosie was at Bennett's apartment the night she died.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
  23. Background image for I'll Let You Know When I Get There
    7.6/10(21 votes)

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

    S1:E10

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

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  24. Background image for Keylela
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Keylela

    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. Background image for The Jungle
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #24 - The Jungle

    S3:E1

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

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Veena Sud
  26. Background image for Seventeen
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Seventeen

    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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Killing". It scored 7.1/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Patty Jenkins and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Numb".