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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!

Worst episode
S1E10 The Executioners
6.51,262 votes
Best episode
S1E1 Fingers & Toes
7.52,549 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
Binge time
8h 32m
10 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Executioners" is the worst rated episode of Cape Fear. It scored 6.5/10 from 1,262 votes. Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken and written by Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Nick Antosca, it aired on July 30, 2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pierced".

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