The Killing

The Worst Episodes of The Killing

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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. 7.1/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Numb

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    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
  2. 7.1/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Openings

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    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
  3. 7.2/10(17 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.3/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Ogi Jun

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    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
  5. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Ghosts of the Past

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    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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  6. 7.4/10(16 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 7.4/10(17 votes)

    #7 - 72 Hours

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    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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  9. 7.5/10(19 votes)

    #8 - My Lucky Day

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    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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  10. 7.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Missing

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    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
  11. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - 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
  12. 7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #11 - A Soundless Echo

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    S1:E4

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

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  13. 7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Super 8

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    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. 7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #13 - Vengeance

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    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
  15. 7.7/10(18 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #15 - El Diablo

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    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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  17. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #16 - Stonewalled

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    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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  18. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Head Shots

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    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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  19. 7.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #18 - The Cage

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    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
  20. 7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - What You Have Left

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    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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  21. 7.9/10(17 votes)

    #20 - 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
  22. 7.9/10(17 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - The Jungle

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    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
  24. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Eminent Domain

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    S3:E6

    Linden and Holder catch up to the latest victim; Seward faces his past; Bullet struggles with the truth while in the jungle.

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    Director:Keith Gordon
  25. 8.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - 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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  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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Numb" is the worst rated episode of "The Killing". It scored 7.1/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Brad Anderson and written by Eliza Clark, it aired on 4/8/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Openings".