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The Best Episodes of The Missing

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

Binge this in 15h 44m•Peaking at 9.2/10

A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Missing Season 2 Episode 8 - The Mountain
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Mountain

    S2:E8

    Sam and Gemma are pulling together and join Julien in a desperate race against time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Missing Season 2 Episode 2 - The Turtle and the Stick
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Turtle and the Stick

    S2:E2

    After Alice returns to her home, the Websters struggle to deal with what she's suffered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Missing Season 2 Episode 7 - 1991
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - 1991

    S2:E7

    Julien finally learns the truth behind Alice and Sophie's abduction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Missing Season 2 Episode 1 - Come Home
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Come Home

    S2:E1

    A woman, previously abducted, may hold the key to the location of another missing girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Missing Season 2 Episode 3 - A Prison Without Walls
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - A Prison Without Walls

    S2:E3

    Julien visits the father of Sophie Giroux, but Remy isn't all that pleased to see him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Missing Season 2 Episode 5 - Das Vergessen
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Das Vergessen

    S2:E5

    Julien and Jorn's investigation leads them further into the murky underbelly of Eckhausen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Missing Season 1 Episode 8 - Till Death
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Till Death

    S1:E8

    The truth about Oliver's disappearance finally comes to light.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Missing Season 1 Episode 5 - Molly
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Molly

    S1:E5

    In 2006, Tony and Emily's pleas to reinvestigate a suspect again fall on deaf ears.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Missing Season 1 Episode 7 - Return to Eden
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Return to Eden

    S1:E7

    Tony and Emily return to Chalons du Bois and their relationship thaws.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Missing Season 2 Episode 4 - Statice
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Statice

    S2:E4

    Gemma is forced to face up to the destruction wrought on her family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Missing Season 1 Episode 4 - Gone Fishing
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Gone Fishing

    S1:E4

    The stress of the reopening of the case takes a toll on Emily and Mark's relationship.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Missing Season 1 Episode 1 - Eden
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Eden

    S1:E1

    Tragedy strikes when five-year-old Oliver goes missing on a family holiday to France.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Missing Season 1 Episode 3 - The Meeting
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Meeting

    S1:E3

    Progress into the case is initially slow but a shocking new lead emerges.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Missing Season 1 Episode 6 - Concrete
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Concrete

    S1:E6

    In the present day, Tony and Julien make a breakthrough.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Missing Season 1 Episode 2 - Pray for Me
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Pray for Me

    S1:E2

    Tony's investigation gathers momentum as he finds the first bit of concrete evidence.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Missing Season 2 Episode 6 - Saint John
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Saint John

    S2:E6

    Julien's health is failing, but he is still determined to track down the missing girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mountain" is the best rated episode of "The Missing". It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/30/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Turtle and the Stick".