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The Best Episodes of Unforgettable Season 1

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

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Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(535 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A murder reunites former detective Carrie Wells with her ex-boyfriend and colleague; Carrie must use her rare ability to help solve the case.

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writers:John Bellucci, Ed Redlich

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  2. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 2 - Heroes
    7.3/10(407 votes)

    #2 - Heroes

    S1:E2

    Carrie must put aside memories of her sister's death to help a young murder witness lead the police to a killer.

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writers:Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper

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  3. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 3 - Check Out Time
    7.3/10(354 votes)

    #3 - Check Out Time

    S1:E3

    Carrie tries to uncover the truth when a hotel maid accused of murder says she was defending herself against attempted rape.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  4. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 4 - Up in Flames
    7.4/10(357 votes)

    #4 - Up in Flames

    S1:E4

    After an explosion destroys a crime scene, Carrie's memories become essential to the investigation.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writers:Erik Oleson, Michael Foley

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  5. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 5 - With Honor
    7.5/10(332 votes)

    #5 - With Honor

    S1:E5

    When Al’s ex-partner is gunned down and the investigation reveals he may have been a dirty cop, Carrie must decide how to support him without getting too close

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writer:Erik Oleson

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  6. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 6 - Friended
    7.4/10(310 votes)

    #6 - Friended

    S1:E6

    Carrie and Al’s investigation into the murder of a hard-partying heiress takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the woman apparently didn’t exist until 18 months earlier.

    Director:Niels Arden Oplev
    Writers:Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper

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  7. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 7 - Road Block
    7.4/10(292 votes)

    #7 - Road Block

    S1:E7

    Carrie's investigation into the death of her sister moves forward, but her inability to let go may hinder the search for a missing infant whose father was murdered.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Christal Henry, Heather Bellson

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  8. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 8 - Lost Things
    7.5/10(298 votes)

    #8 - Lost Things

    S1:E8

    Carrie and Al investigate the death of a public defender, only to discover that the killer has a larger plan which may lead to a second murder.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writer:Jan Nash

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  9. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 9 - Golden Bird
    7.6/10(303 votes)

    #9 - Golden Bird

    S1:E9

    Al and Carrie investigate the murder of a teen who seemed to have no enemies. Meanwhile, Carrie looks to her estranged aunt for help with the investigation into her sister's murder.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Michael Foley

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  10. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 10 - Trajectories
    7.5/10(293 votes)

    #10 - Trajectories

    S1:E10

    When a second murder suddenly occurs at an active crime scene, Al and Carrie must wade through hundreds of bystanders to uncover if it was retribution or an unrelated attack.

    Director:Anna Foerster
    Writer:Erik Oleson

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  11. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 11 - Spirited Away
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    #11 - Spirited Away

    S1:E11

    A renowned ghost hunter is killed and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to a chilling discovery he made while on a recent assignment.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  12. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 12 - Butterfly Effect
    7.5/10(290 votes)

    #12 - Butterfly Effect

    S1:E12

    When a construction worker with a promising future is murdered, Carrie and Al wonder if his ties to the mob were the cause of his death or an unrelated coincidence.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Sam Montgomery

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  13. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 13 - Brotherhood
    7.5/10(278 votes)

    #13 - Brotherhood

    S1:E13

    A routine investigation into a college student’s death takes a disturbing turn for Carrie when a suspect makes a dangerous move to outwit her memory.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:Jim Adler

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  14. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 14 - Carrie's Caller
    8.0/10(301 votes)

    #14 - Carrie's Caller

    S1:E14

    A serial killer with knowledge of Carrie’s memory abilities taunts the Queens PD as his list of victims grows.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writers:Christal Henry, John Bellucci, Ed Redlich

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  15. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 15 - The Following Sea
    7.7/10(274 votes)

    #15 - The Following Sea

    S1:E15

    When a key witness in his murder case vanishes before testifying, Al scrambles to find her before the suspect walks free.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writers:Michael Foley, Jan Nash

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  16. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 16 - Heartbreak
    7.7/10(281 votes)

    #16 - Heartbreak

    S1:E16

    Carrie and Al are at a loss to explain how a murder victim mysteriously appeared in an empty ballpark.

    Director:Anna Foerster
    Writer:Spencer Hudnut

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  17. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 17 - Blind Alleys
    7.9/10(279 votes)

    #17 - Blind Alleys

    S1:E17

    Al and Carrie are forced to the sidelines by a negotiator when the father of a suspect that Roe shot takes members of the Queens PD, including Nina, hostage in a desperate quest for justice.

    Director:Peter Werner
    Writers:Erik Oleson, Heather Bellson

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  18. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 18 - The Comeback
    7.8/10(258 votes)

    #18 - The Comeback

    S1:E18

    When Carrie’s latest case is stalled by a powerful family’s influence, she receives assistance from a lawyer who may be the mysterious caller who orchestrated a series of sniper attacks.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Christal Henry, Michael Foley

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  19. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 19 - Allegiances
    7.8/10(269 votes)

    #19 - Allegiances

    S1:E19

    Carrie’s personal and professional lives collide when her boyfriend, the son of a mob boss, is revealed to have ties to suspects in a murder investigation.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  20. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 20 - You Are Here
    7.7/10(242 votes)

    #20 - You Are Here

    S1:E20

    Carrie and Al must get inside the mind of a deranged conspiracy theorist before he sets off a series of bombs.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Jim Adler

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  21. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 21 - Endgame
    8.1/10(261 votes)

    #21 - Endgame

    S1:E21

    When Carrie's obsessed admirer turns up dead, she must locate the killer while deflecting attention from the prime suspect: her.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writers:Jan Nash, Steven Maeda

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  22. Unforgettable Season 1 Episode 22 - The Man in the Woods
    8.3/10(298 votes)

    #22 - The Man in the Woods

    S1:E22

    Carrie follows the trail of her sister's killer to Syracuse, where the murderer may have struck again.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writers:John Bellucci, Ed Redlich

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Unforgettable" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 535 votes. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and written by John Bellucci, Ed Redlich, it aired on 9/20/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Heroes".