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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Mizumono
    9.1/10(81 votes)

    S2:E13

    Springing their trap, Jack, Will, and Alana face off with Hannibal in a bloody final showdown, but the doctor has a few surprises of his own. Will makes his decision, and it results in devastating consequences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Yakimono
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    S2:E7

    As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Mukōzuke
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    S2:E5

    The BSU investigates Beverly's death after her body is found displayed in a gruesome tableau. Abel Gideon returns to the Baltimore Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Will seeks a horrific revenge for Beverly's death.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Wrath of the Lamb
    8.7/10(64 votes)

    S3:E13

    In a desperate bid to slay Francis Dolarhyde, Will engineers a cunning ploy involving Hannibal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Savoureux
    8.6/10(65 votes)

    S1:E13

    Hannibal frames Will, convincing Jack and Alana that Will's the copycat killer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hassun
    8.5/10(53 votes)

    S2:E3

    As Will's murder trial begins, a copycat killer sends a gruesome message. Jack is under pressure to wrap up Will's case while Hannibal hopes for his friend's exoneration.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Good, The Bad, and The Dead
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    S2:E4

    The Cali cartel discusses moving in on Pablo's territory. Limón proposes a plan to Maritza. Tata gets a gun for protection.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Kaiseki
    8.5/10(57 votes)

    S2:E1

    With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Futamono
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    S2:E6

    Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Contorno
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    S3:E5

    Will travels via train with Chiyoh to Florence, as Alana and Mason use Hannibal's fine tastes to track his whereabouts. Pazzi tries to get in close to find out if Hannibal is the man he's looking for, but his greed may get the better of him.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Roadhouse Blues
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    S2:E1

    While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Naka-Choko
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    S2:E10

    Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Digestivo
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    S3:E7

    Captured in Italy by police on Mason Verger's payroll, Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter are delivered to Muskrat Farm to await Mason's revenge.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Number of the Beast is 666…
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    S3:E12

    Will enlists Dr. Frederick Chilton to lure Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds as their mouthpiece. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde senses that the FBI is closing in and launches a horrifying endgame.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Great Red Dragon
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    S3:E8

    Hannibal has been under lock and key for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane when a new villain arises - Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy." Crawford approaches Will to help catch the vicious serial killer targeting families.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - 3AM
    8.2/10(139 votes)

    S1:E1

    Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - The Whirlwind
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    S2:E13

    Frank, Pilgrim, Madani, Russo, Amy, Curt and the Schultz family. No bullet is left unspent as season two comes to an explosive conclusion.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Antipasto
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S3:E1

    After the devastating bloodbath at the Lecter home, Hannibal establishes a new life for himself in Italy along with the company of his own psychiatrist, Bedelia.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - And the Beast from the Sea
    8.1/10(47 votes)

    S3:E11

    Convinced that the Red Dragon will strike at the next full moon, Jack and Will grow desperate, and Alana turns to Hannibal for help.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Rôti
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S1:E11

    When Dr. Gideon escapes to terrorize Alana and Dr. Chilton, Hannibal and Will go on the hunt. Eddie Izzard guest stars.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Dark Hearts of Men
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    S2:E10

    As Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Memento Mori
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    S1:E13

    As the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Trou Normand
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    S1:E9

    Will, Jack and the BAU team hunt for a serial killer who creates a totem pole out of his victims' bodies.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - And the Woman Clothed with the Sun…
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    S3:E9

    Wading deeper into dangerous territory, Will enlists the help of Hannibal Lecter to assist with the search for an elusive serial killer. Elsewhere, a new woman comes into Dolarhyde's life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Dead Men
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    S1:E2

    A mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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Steve Lightfoot Ratings Summary

"Mizumono" is the best rated episode written by Steve Lightfoot. It scored 9.111/10 based on 81 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/23/2014 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Yakimono".