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The Best Episodes of The Sinner Season 1

Every episode of The Sinner Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sinner Season 1!

In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:USA Network

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part I" is the best rated episode of "The Sinner" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 4246 votes. Directed by Antonio Campos and written by Derek Simonds, it aired on 8/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part II".

  • Part I
    8.0/104,246 votes

    #1 - Part I

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2017

    An unassuming housewife stabs a beachgoer to death, which sparks an investigation and creates confusion in a small town.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part II
    7.9/103,333 votes

    #2 - Part II

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2017

    Cora tries to block Ambrose's continuing investigation, while Mason struggles to come to terms with secrets from Cora's past.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part III
    7.9/103,106 votes

    #3 - Part III

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/2017

    Ambrose unearths a startling secret about Cora that changes the course of the investigation; Mason takes matters into his own hands.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Derek Simonds

  • Part IV
    8.0/103,026 votes

    #4 - Part IV

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2017

    With Ambrose's help, Cora struggles to recover missing memories, which lead Ambrose to a new suspect.

    Director: Brad Anderson

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Liz W. Garcia

  • Part V
    7.9/102,937 votes

    #5 - Part V

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2017

    After a body is discovered in the woods, the investigation into Cora's past deepens.

    Director: Cherien Dabis

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Jesse McKeown

  • Part VI
    7.7/102,904 votes

    #6 - Part VI

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2017

    When Ambrose begins to waver, Cora convinces him to take a risk for the case.

    Director: Jody Lee Lipes

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Tom Pabst

  • Part VII
    8.6/103,600 votes

    #7 - Part VII

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/13/2017

    Cora finally remembers the night in question.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Liz W. Garcia

  • Part VIII
    8.4/103,366 votes

    #8 - Part VIII

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/20/2017

    Cora's fate is determined.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Derek Simonds, Jesse McKeown