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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Sinner Season 3 Episode 8 - Part VIII
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Part VIII

    S3:E8

    Jamie seeks vengeance, putting him on a collision course with Ambrose.

    Director:Derek Simonds
    Writers:Derek Simonds, Piero S. Iberti

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  2. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 5 - Part V
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Part V

    S3:E5

    Ambrose urges the NYPD to investigate Jamie for a new crime. Jamie struggles to salvage his life.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Ahmadu Garba

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  3. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 6 - Part VI
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Part VI

    S3:E6

    Jamie pays Sonya a surprise visit. Ambrose goes to extreme lengths to get a confession.

    Director:Radium Cheung
    Writer:Julie Siege

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  4. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 7 - Part VII
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Part VII

    S3:E7

    After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.

    Director:Rachel Goldberg
    Writer:Willie Reale

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  5. The Sinner Season 4 Episode 1 - Part I
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Part I

    S4:E1

    Ambrose visits the town of Clark Harbor for a getaway and finds himself at the center of a tragedy.

    Director:Derek Simonds
    Writer:Derek Simonds

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  6. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 6 - Part VI
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Part VI

    S2:E6

    Vera reveals Mosswood's past to Ambrose, leading to a turn in Julian's case.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Nina Braddock

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  7. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 4 - Part IV
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Part IV

    S3:E4

    Ambrose pursues Jamie through New York City and tries to prevent another homicide.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Jonathan Caren

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  8. The Sinner Season 1 Episode 1 - Part I
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Part I

    S1:E1

    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

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  9. The Sinner Season 1 Episode 6 - Part VI
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Part VI

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Jody Lee Lipes
    Writers:Derek Simonds, Tom Pabst

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  10. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 1 - Part I
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Part I

    S2:E1

    A troubled detective returns to his hometown to investigate why a young boy would kill his parents.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Derek Simonds

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  11. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 3 - Part III
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Part III

    S3:E3

    Ambrose investigates Jamie's past. Leela gives birth as Jamie's anxiety reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Hannah Shakespeare

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  12. The Sinner Season 4 Episode 8 - Part VIII
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Part VIII

    S4:E8

    Ambrose exposes the secret that threw Percy's life off course, setting off widespread consequences.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Nina Braddock

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  13. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 5 - Part V
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Part V

    S2:E5

    As Ambrose zeroes in on a new suspect, a rift develops between him and Heather.

    Director:Cherien Dabis
    Writer:Samir Mehta

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  14. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 8 - Part VIII
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Part VIII

    S2:E8

    Heather and Ambrose continue their search for Julian as Marin’s past is unraveled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 1 - Part I
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Part I

    S3:E1

    Detective Ambrose investigates a tragic yet suspicious car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Derek Simonds

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  16. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 2 - Part II
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Part II

    S2:E2

    Ambrose and Heather begin to unravel where Julian is from. Julian is thrust into a new world.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Ellen Fairey

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  17. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 7 - Part VII
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Part VII

    S2:E7

    Heather and Ambrose search for Julian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Sinner Season 4 Episode 2 - Part II
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Part II

    S4:E2

    A new suspect leads the investigation into an ongoing feud between the Lams and the Muldoons.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Jonathan Caren

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  19. The Sinner Season 4 Episode 3 - Part III
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Part III

    S4:E3

    Ambrose heads to the mainland to learn more about Percy's past and uncovers dark family secrets.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Jenny Zhang

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  20. The Sinner Season 1 Episode 2 - Part II
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Part II

    S1:E2

    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

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  21. The Sinner Season 2 Episode 4 - Part IV
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Part IV

    S2:E4

    Ambrose returns to Mosswood to confront Vera about the commune's work.

    Director:Jody Lee Lipes
    Writer:Jesse McKeown

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  22. The Sinner Season 3 Episode 2 - Part II
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Part II

    S3:E2

    Ambrose looks into Jamie and Nick's relationship before the crash. Jamie begins to unravel.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Nina Braddock

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  23. The Sinner Season 4 Episode 4 - Part IV
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Part IV

    S4:E4

    When the Muldoons push to close the investigation, Ambrose refuses, pushing Sonya to the brink.

    Director:Radium Cheung
    Writer:Piero S. Iberti

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  24. The Sinner Season 1 Episode 3 - Part III
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Part III

    S1:E3

    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

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  25. The Sinner Season 1 Episode 7 - Part VII
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #25 - Part VII

    S1:E7

    Cora finally remembers the night in question.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Derek Simonds, Liz W. Garcia

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Part VIII" is the worst rated episode of "The Sinner". It scored 5.5/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Derek Simonds and written by Derek Simonds, Piero S. Iberti, it aired on 3/26/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part V".