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The Best Episodes of Beauty and the Beast

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Detective Catherine Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. When she was a teenager, she witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of two gunmen and herself was saved by someone – or

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 9 - Bridesmaid Up!
    8.7/10(1299 votes)

    #1 - Bridesmaid Up!

    S1:E9

    When Catherine’s dad gets remarried, the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids try to find the daughter-of-the-groom a date for the wedding. Uncomfortable with being set up, Cat reluctantly admits that she’s seeing somebody and confides to Vincent that she wishes he could be her date. At the wedding reception, Cat learns about a research grant that Evan received to study the mutant DNA cells found at local crime scenes. When she tells Vincent about Evan’s theory of how the cells are changing to become more animal-like and less human, she encounters an unexpected detour that could change the course of their relationship. Meanwhile, Tess and Joe cross the line romantically despite the fact that Joe is a married man.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 17 - Partners in Crime
    8.6/10(957 votes)

    #2 - Partners in Crime

    S1:E17

    Cat is forced to reveal things that she had been keeping from Tess to salvage their relationship, and to protect Vincent. Gabe is suspicious of everyone in the department, while Evan witnesses Cat doing something that changes his opinion of her, making him even more determined to track down the beast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 18 - Heart of Darkness
    8.6/10(898 votes)

    #3 - Heart of Darkness

    S1:E18

    Evan confesses his love to Cat and admits that he tipped off Muirfield to Vincent’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Gabe finds evidence that someone in the department is a mole who was working with the vigilante.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 16 - Insatiable
    8.5/10(1043 votes)

    #4 - Insatiable

    S1:E16

    After taking their relationship to a new level, Cat and Vincent are forced to deal with reality when someone appears to be the framing the vigilante. Evan finds proof that Cat knows more than she is letting on about the beast. Muirfield and the police are closing in on Vincent and this time there is no escape, so J.T. and Cat come up with an extreme solution. Meanwhile, Tess following a tip, finds something that will forever change her relationship with Cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 22 - Never Turn Back
    8.5/10(846 votes)

    #5 - Never Turn Back

    S1:E22

    When secrets about Cat’s family are revealed, it will change everything Cat knew about her past. Vincent finds himself staring his demise in the face; while Gabe takes drastic measures get some answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 16 - About Last Night
    8.5/10(719 votes)

    #6 - About Last Night

    S2:E16

    Cat and Vincent must revisit a romantic destination as they try to prevent Sam from destroying a group of people.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Melissa Glenn

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  7. Beauty and the Beast Season 3 Episode 13 - Destined
    8.5/10(401 votes)

    #7 - Destined

    S3:E13

    Cat and Vincent will be forced to work together as a couple in ways they never have before if they hope to defeat their destined foe in Liam, who will do everything he can to expose Vincent as a beast in order to destroy their love. Season Finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 15 - Any Means Possible
    8.4/10(1102 votes)

    #8 - Any Means Possible

    S1:E15

    New Assistant District Attorney Gabe Lowan arrives at the precinct, suspicious that cases involving the vigilante are being mishandled, and wanting answers. Cat is determined to protect Vincent at any cost, which includes tracking down a witness and threatening him at a gala masquerade ball. Meanwhile, Vincent worries he may lose control if he gets romantically involved with Cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 21 - Date Night
    8.4/10(778 votes)

    #9 - Date Night

    S1:E21

    Cat and Vincent go on a date out in public in an attempt to be a normal couple, which backfires on them. Meanwhile, Gabe reveals some information that gives Cat hope they can find a cure for Vincent.

    Director:Kevin Fair
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 1 - Who Am I?
    8.4/10(1055 votes)

    #10 - Who Am I?

    S2:E1

    Three months after Vincent Keller was abducted by Muirfield, Detective Catherine Chandler, is reunited with him - but not in the way she planned. He's changed: his scar has disappeared, his memory has been wiped clean and he returns as a supercharged beast on a mysterious mission. Catherine needs to unravel the reasons behind Vincent's change if she has any hopes of recovering their epic love, while also trying to solve the secrets that swirl around her own life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 3 - Liar, Liar
    8.4/10(878 votes)

    #11 - Liar, Liar

    S2:E3

    Catherine and Vincent track a mysterious beast while keeping their individual agendas from one another in a clever game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Heather has a bombshell revelation for Cat, and Tess confronts Gabe about his real motives for helping Cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 22 - Deja Vu
    8.4/10(541 votes)

    #12 - Deja Vu

    S2:E22

    Cat finds information in a surprising place -- her ancestor's journal -- that makes her think the only way to stop Gabe is to kill Vincent.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writers:Brad Kern, Roger Grant

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  13. Beauty and the Beast Season 3 Episode 3 - Bob & Carol, Vin & Cat
    8.4/10(484 votes)

    #13 - Bob & Carol, Vin & Cat

    S3:E3

    When two married agents from the FBI take over an investigation, Catherine and Vincent hope they are seeing a future version of themselves but fear their work schedules are jeopardizing their relationship. When the two couples bond and team up on the case, a mysterious coincidence surfaces that raises suspicions. JT investigates whether he has super powers of his own while Tess considers a career move. Meanwhile, Heather offers up an interesting option to make her big sister’s life a little easier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 13 - Trust No One
    8.3/10(1055 votes)

    #14 - Trust No One

    S1:E13

    Cat and Vincent are unsure if they can trust Alex (Bridget Regan) with the truth about his past. Evan realizes that Claire (Kelly Overton), the woman he is dating, is hiding things from him. Heather (Nicole Gale Anderson) meets and falls for Joe's younger brother Darius (Christian Keyes), and Vincent tries to win over Cat with romantic gestures for Valentine’s Day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 14 - Tough Love
    8.3/10(1105 votes)

    #15 - Tough Love

    S1:E14

    After a dinner where Cat introduces Vincent to Heather ends badly, Heather enlists Tess to stage an intervention with Cat. Evan receives an interesting proposition that could change the course of his cross species investigation and at an event to honor Joe, Heather goes missing and Vincent is forced to make a tough decision that saves her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 20 - Anniversary
    8.3/10(810 votes)

    #16 - Anniversary

    S1:E20

    On the anniversary of her mother's death, Cat asks Gabe to attend her family's annual remembrance of Vanessa, which makes Vincent incredibly jealous. Cat learns some information that makes her think her mom might still be alive and when a sniper shoots the mayor at a public event, Vincent finds evidence that links Gabe to the sniper.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 2 - Kidnapped
    8.3/10(903 votes)

    #17 - Kidnapped

    S2:E2

    Vincent kidnaps Cat as she tries to learn more about his mission; J.T., Tess and Gabe work together to help Cat.

    Director:Rick Bota
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 4 - Hothead
    8.3/10(813 votes)

    #18 - Hothead

    S2:E4

    After getting stonewalled by Cat in his quest to track down a suspected beast, Gabe enlists Vincent's help, but Vincent quickly takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, the beast as an advantage over Vincent that requires Cat's help, in addition to the help of someone else who opens up old wounds from Vincent's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 11 - Held Hostage
    8.3/10(683 votes)

    #19 - Held Hostage

    S2:E11

    A group of criminals looking to steal a rare necklace in Tori's possession takes Cat, Tori and Tess hostage at the precinct, leaving Vincent as their only hope for help. Vincent is forced to make a decision since helping could reveal his true identity to the entire force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 15 - Catch Me If You Can
    8.3/10(680 votes)

    #20 - Catch Me If You Can

    S2:E15

    Feeling pulled between her current boyfriend and her ex, Cat has to decide between Gabe and Vincent. While Cat and Vincent work together to save Sam’s latest victim, Cat’s decision gets complicated when she and Vincent find themselves in a compromising situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 17 - Beast is the New Black
    8.3/10(634 votes)

    #21 - Beast is the New Black

    S2:E17

    Vincent has just been arrested for murder and Cat is afraid he'll get a life sentence. Fearing that she may die if she loses him again, she comes up with a plan to help him escape from prison and save him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Beauty and the Beast Season 2 Episode 18 - Cat and Mouse
    8.3/10(565 votes)

    #22 - Cat and Mouse

    S2:E18

    A city-wide manhunt for Vincent forces him and Cat to stay under the radar; Vincent and Cat find a surprising ally when the FBI asks them for help with an important case.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writers:Amy Curen, Brad Kern

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  23. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 7 - Out of Control
    8.2/10(1132 votes)

    #23 - Out of Control

    S1:E7

    JT thinks Vincent may somehow be involved in Cat's homicide investigation after she mentions a local college fraternity brother was brutally killed. JT examines Vincent to determine the cause of his increasingly frequent blackouts, but when Vincent starts to beast out, JT is forced to tranquilize him. Meanwhile, Evan and his new intern find a strange cut on the victim's ankle, which matches that of a female cadaver left on campus a year earlier. As Evan works to uncover more clues from the crime scene, he is kidnapped. Cat begs Vincent to help find Evan and save his life, yet she doesn’t realize that she’s putting Vincent's life in serious danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 10 - Seeing Red
    8.2/10(1149 votes)

    #24 - Seeing Red

    S1:E10

    Vincent barely escapes being caught by his former fiancée, Alex and must deal with the repercussions of his past. While Cat is in the hospital, she is forced to confront her feelings for Vincent. Meanwhile, J.T. gets a surprising visitor asking about old research he did on mutant DNA.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Beauty and the Beast Season 1 Episode 19 - Playing with Fire
    8.2/10(801 votes)

    #25 - Playing with Fire

    S1:E19

    Gabe comes clean to Cat that he knows about Muirfield. Vincent does not think Cat should trust Gabe and is suspicious of his intentions, which causes tension between them. Meanwhile, JT and Vincent finally find a new place to live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bridesmaid Up!" is the best rated episode of "Beauty and the Beast". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1299 votes. Directed by Mairzee Almas and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Partners in Crime".