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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Nightcomers
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    S2:E3

    Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - And They Were Enemies
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    S2:E10

    Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Grand Guignol
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S1:E8

    After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Memento Mori
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S2:E8

    Malcolm fights off Evelyn's enchantment and goes to confront her. Meanwhile, Brona reveals her true colors to the Creature, and Angelique finds Dorian's portrait.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Possession
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    S1:E7

    Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Glorious Horrors
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    S2:E6

    Malcolm learns of his wife's death but isn't as upset as Ethan and Vanessa believe he should be. Meanwhile, Ethan asks Sembene for a favor, and Dorian sends out invitations for Angelique's coming-out ball.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Day Tennyson Died
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    S3:E1

    Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S2:E9

    While Evelyn torments Malcolm, Victor summons Ethan and Vanessa back to London to rescue their friend. Meanwhile, Brona learns Dorian's secret, and Caliban is betrayed.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Predators Far and Near
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S3:E2

    Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Séance
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    S1:E2

    Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Closer Than Sisters
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    S1:E5

    Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Little Scorpion
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    S2:E7

    Ethan and Vanessa make their way to the Cut-Wife's cottage to get a weapon against the Nightcomers. Meanwhile, Brona goes out with Dorian.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Good and Evil Braided Be
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    S3:E3

    Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Night Work
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    S1:E1

    London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Verbis Diablo
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S2:E2

    Vanessa meets Caliban for the first time, while Victor begins to train the resurrected Brona in the rudiments of language. Meanwhile, the group turns to Ferdinand for help translating the Verbis Diablo.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Fresh Hell
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    S2:E1

    As Victor struggles to resurrect Brona, Ethan prepares to leave London and Malcolm discovers that Vanessa is plagued by new visions.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    S2:E4

    While Ferdinand helps Malcolm decipher Brother Gregory's writings, Vanessa helps Victor pick a dress for his cousin. Meanwhile, Dorian takes Angelique on a date, and Ethan rescues a young woman from a runaway horse.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Above the Vaulted Sky
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    S2:E5

    After sealing the townhouse against further intrusion, the group goes its separate ways for the moment. Rusk starts asking questions of Ethan, Brona and Victor draw closer, Vanessa teaches Caliban how to dance, and Evelyn launches her next steps in her campaign to seduce Malcolm.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - What Death Can Join Together
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    S1:E6

    Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Resurrection
    6.9/10(50 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.

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    Writer:John Logan

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Santa Muerte
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    S1:E1

    Los Angeles, 1938. LAPD detective Tiago Vega and his partner, Lewis Michener, investigate a murder. While at City Hall, Tiago’s activist brother Raul Vega battles with the fiery Councilman Charlton Townsend over the construction of California’s first freeway. Meanwhile, Peter Craft, the head of the German-American Bun, meets Elsa, the mysterious mother of one of his patients. Sensing danger, Tiago’s mother Maria pleads with Santa Muerte to protect her family as the rising tensions in the city threaten to explode.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Demimonde
    6.6/10(50 votes)

    S1:E4

    Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Sing, Sing, Sing
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E9

    In danger, Tiago and Lewis must make bold decisions. With Townsend at the end of his rope, he’s forced to turn to a last resort. Spurred by Elsa, Peter decides to take Tom, Trevor and Frank to the movies. Lewis oversees the prison transfer of Diego Lopez as Tiago and Molly go dancing at the Crimson Cat, where they confront the rest of the Vega family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Dead People Lie Down
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    S1:E2

    Raul Vega lies on the brink of death. Tiago and Lewis meet radio evangelist Sister Molly Finnister. Councilman Townsend furthers his political goals. Peter Craft runs into Elsa at the beach.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:John Logan

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Day of the Dead
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E10

    Peter Craft, Elsa and the boys are trapped amidst a riot. Townsend celebrates the rise of his political fortune. Tiago and Molly face reality about their relationship. Lewis and Tiago protect Brian. The Vegas celebrate the Day of the Dead.

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    Writer:John Logan

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John Logan Ratings Summary

"The Nightcomers" is the best rated episode written by John Logan. It scored 7.9/10 based on 45 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/17/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "And They Were Enemies".