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The Best Episodes of The Outsider

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

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When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Outsider Season 1 Episode 1 - Fish in a Barrel
    8.8/10(6554 votes)

    #1 - Fish in a Barrel

    S1:E1

    When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found in the Georgia woods, detective Ralph Anderson launches an investigation into the gruesome murder.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Richard Price

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  2. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 2 - Roanoke
    8.6/10(5554 votes)

    #2 - Roanoke

    S1:E2

    During a surreptitious late-night visit with Terry, Ralph admits to being baffled by conflicting physical evidence. The next day, an unexpected tragedy throws the investigation into a tailspin. Meanwhile, Glory tries to soothe her daughter Jessa, who says she’s been visited by a strange man in her room at night.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Richard Price

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  3. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 9 - Tigers and Bears
    8.2/10(3583 votes)

    #3 - Tigers and Bears

    S1:E9

    After obscuring their true purpose in town from local police, Ralph and Yunis interview witnesses from the cave festival, while Holly and Andy visit the scene. Later, the group considers its next move as Claude deals with the weight of his role.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 3 - Dark Uncle
    8.0/10(4714 votes)

    #4 - Dark Uncle

    S1:E3

    Despite being on mandatory leave, Ralph continues to scrutinize the confounding circumstances surrounding the night of the murder. Jack has a hair-raising experience at a remote barn where key evidence and a mysterious substance have been found. Glory deals with fallout at her daughters’ school and with Jessa’s increasingly concerning nightmares.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Richard Price

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  5. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 6 - The One About the Yiddish Vampire
    8.0/10(3918 votes)

    #5 - The One About the Yiddish Vampire

    S1:E6

    Holly presents her unusual theory about the connection between two other mysterious child murders and the Frankie Peterson case. While Ralph remains skeptical, a more receptive Yunis suggests they start looking into Claude, the last person to have contact with Terry. Jeannie’s attempt to include Glory in their group of concerned citizens backfires.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 8 - Foxhead
    8.0/10(3691 votes)

    #6 - Foxhead

    S1:E8

    Sensing something ominous afoot, Claude reconnects with his brother Seale in Tennessee, while Holly, Ralph, Yunis and Andy follow him in hopes of isolating the evil force and thwarting its next kill. Meanwhile, a family visiting a local cave festival narrowly avoids a dangerous encounter.

    Director:J.D. Dillard
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 4 - Que Viene el Coco
    7.9/10(4294 votes)

    #7 - Que Viene el Coco

    S1:E4

    While retracing the Maitlands' recent family vacation in Dayton, Ohio, Holly pursues a possible connection to an eerily similar case and gains valuable insight from local former detective Andy Katcavage. Meanwhile, Glory faces increased scrutiny in her daily life, and Jack's behavior grows progressively more erratic.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 5 - Tear-Drinker
    7.5/10(4003 votes)

    #8 - Tear-Drinker

    S1:E5

    After returning from an eye-opening trip to New York, Holly searches for clues at several locations connected to the Dayton case. Jeannie finds herself shaken by an unnerving incident at work and delivers an ominous warning to Ralph. Jack is put on the defensive at Tamika’s baby shower.

    Director:Igor Martinović
    Writer:Richard Price

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  9. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 7 - In the Pines, in the Pines
    7.5/10(3706 votes)

    #9 - In the Pines, in the Pines

    S1:E7

    Holly makes a calculated attempt to help a volatile but conflicted Jack, while their whereabouts are tracked by Ralph and Alec. After she's confronted by town gossip on her first day back at work, Glory considers Howie's suggestion on how to secure her family's financial future.

    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Outsider Season 1 Episode 10 - Must/Can't
    7.3/10(4056 votes)

    #10 - Must/Can't

    S1:E10

    The group finds itself in a climactic showdown in their last-ditch, desperate attempt to root out El Coco.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fish in a Barrel" is the best rated episode of "The Outsider". It scored 8.8/10 based on 6554 votes. Directed by Jason Bateman and written by Richard Price, it aired on 1/12/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roanoke".