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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Mizumono
    9.0/10(67 votes)

    #1 - Mizumono

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Wrath of the Lamb
    8.7/10(52 votes)

    #2 - The Wrath of the Lamb

    S3:E13

    In a desperate bid to slay Francis Dolarhyde, Will Graham engineers a cunning ploy utilizing Hannibal Lecter. Upon learning of his plan, Bedelia Du Maurier voices concerns that Will's actions may not only put his life in peril, but the lives of those around him. As the end draws near, Will remains unflinching in his game with Hannibal-even when it means coming face-to-face with his own darkest fears?

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Yakimono
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Yakimono

    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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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Mukōzuke
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Mukōzuke

    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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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Good, The Bad, and The Dead
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #5 - The Good, The Bad, and The Dead

    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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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Savoureux
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Savoureux

    S1:E13

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

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hassun
    8.5/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Hassun

    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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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Kaiseki
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Kaiseki

    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
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #9 - Futamono

    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 2 Episode 1 - Roadhouse Blues
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #10 - Roadhouse Blues

    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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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Digestivo
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Digestivo

    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. Alana, distressed that Will has been endangered along with Hannibal, plots a rescue. And Hannibal, once again in contact with his old patient Margot, finds it irresistible to remind her that Mason will never make good on his promises. Meanwhile, Jack informs Chiyo of Hannibal's location.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Number of the Beast is 666…
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #12 - The Number of the Beast is 666…

    S3:E12

    Will Graham and the FBI enlist the expertise of Dr. Fredrick Chilton in the hopes of luring Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds as their mouthpiece. As Will's empathy for Dolarhyde begins to affect his fragile psyche, Bedelia Du Maurier warns that the killer Will should be most concerned about at the moment is himself. 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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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Contorno
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Contorno

    S3:E5

    The hunt for Hannibal begins. Will travels via train with Chiyoh to Florence, as Alanna 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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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Naka-Choko
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #14 - Naka-Choko

    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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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Antipasto
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #15 - Antipasto

    S3:E1

    After the devastating bloodbath at Lecters 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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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - 3AM
    8.1/10(119 votes)

    #16 - 3AM

    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(64 votes)

    #17 - The Whirlwind

    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 8 - The Great Red Dragon
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #18 - The Great Red Dragon

    S3:E8

    Dr. Hannibal Lecter has been under lock and key for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, when a new villain arises in Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy." As the investigation unfolds Jack Crawford approaches Will Graham to help catch this vicious serial killer who is targeting families.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Dark Hearts of Men
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #19 - The Dark Hearts of Men

    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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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Rôti
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #20 - Rôti

    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 3 Episode 11 - And the Beast from the Sea
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #21 - And the Beast from the Sea

    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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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - And the Woman Clothed with the Sun…
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #22 - And the Woman Clothed with the Sun…

    S3:E9

    The FBI's search for elusive serial killer Francis Dolarhyde intensifies as Will Graham begins envisioning himself in Dolarhyde's tormented psyche. Wading deeper into dangerous territory, Will enlists the help of Hannibal Lecter to assist with the killer's profile. Meanwhile, Alana Bloom reminds Will that the last time that he and Hannibal worked together things didn't end well, but Will sees no other option. Elsewhere, a new woman comes into Dolarhyde's life.

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    Writer:Steve Lightfoot

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Memento Mori
    8.0/10(82 votes)

    #23 - Memento Mori

    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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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Trou Normand
    7.9/10(54 votes)

    #24 - Trou Normand

    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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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Dead Men
    7.8/10(92 votes)

    #25 - Two Dead Men

    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 9/10 based on 67 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, "The Wrath of the Lamb".