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The Worst Episodes of Cape Fear

Every episode of Cape Fear ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Cape Fear!

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When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 1 - Fingers & Toes
    6.1/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Fingers & Toes

    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 2 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?
    6.2/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?

    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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  3. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 3 - Phantom Sensations
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Phantom Sensations

    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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  4. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 5 - Faith
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Faith

    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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  5. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 4 - Pierced
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Pierced

    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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  6. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 7 - Mongrel
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Mongrel

    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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  7. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 6 - Possum
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Possum

    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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  8. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 9 - The Scar
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The Scar

    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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  9. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 10 - The Executioners
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #9 - The Executioners

    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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  10. Cape Fear Season 1 Episode 8 - Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fingers & Toes" is the worst rated episode of "Cape Fear". It scored 6.1/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Nick Antosca, it aired on 6/4/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Why Would I Want to Hurt You?".