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The Best Episodes of Cape Fear Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 1 - Fingers & Toes
    7.5/10(2549 votes)

    S1:E1

    After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him.

    Director:Morten Tyldum
    Writer:Nick Antosca

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  2. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 8 - Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos
    7.5/10(1215 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive. Natalie tries to stop Max.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writer:Alan Page Arriaga

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  3. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 6 - Possum
    7.4/10(1353 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor. Natalie begins to question her past. The family takes a trip.

    Director:Trey Edward Shults
    Writer:Brian Evenson

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  4. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 9 - The Scar
    7.4/10(1112 votes)

    S1:E9

    Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal—and answers. Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writers:Peter Blake, Diana Pawell

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  5. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 2 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?
    7.3/10(1947 votes)

    S1:E2

    Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton

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  6. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 5 - Faith
    7.1/10(1385 votes)

    S1:E5

    Max is visited by someone from his past. Anna investigates Nevaeh. Tom's new case gets complicated.

    Director:Steven Piet
    Writer:Peter Blake

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  7. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 7 - Mongrel
    7.1/10(1232 votes)

    S1:E7

    Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max. Seeking answers, Natalie hits the road.

    Director:Jon S. Baird
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3 - Phantom Sensations
    7.0/10(1662 votes)

    S1:E3

    Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Alan Page Arriaga

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  9. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 4 - Pierced
    6.9/10(1454 votes)

    S1:E4

    Anna leans on Max to help with a new client. Natalie and Amber get closer. Zack offers an apology.

    Director:Reed Morano
    Writer:Tara Shivkumar

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  10. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 10 - The Executioners
    6.5/10(1262 votes)

    S1:E10

    The Bowdens have everything to protect. Max has nothing left to lose.

    Director:Jonathan van Tulleken
    Writers:Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Nick Antosca

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Fingers & Toes" is the best rated episode of Cape Fear season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 2,549 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Nick Antosca, it aired on June 4, 2026.