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The Best Episodes of Dead Places

Every episode of Dead Places ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dead Places!

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An author who has dedicated his career to solving paranormal cases, returns home to South Africa to investigate the biggest mystery of his life: His sister's death in a water canal 20 years ago.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dead Places Season 1 Episode 4 - Hunting a Killer
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Hunting a Killer

    S1:E4

    A journalist asks Will to help find a hitman whose identity she was about to expose. Joe tries to meet with his estranged daughter on her birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 6 - Something in the Tree
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Something in the Tree

    S1:E6

    As Will tries to remember what happened the day his sister died, he investigates a glowing tree that caused a man to suffer “sleeping beauty syndrome.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 8 - The Truth
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Truth

    S1:E8

    Kelly's discovery in the tunnel where Will's sister died leads to a shocking revelation and the truth behind his years of grief and guilt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 1 - Dark Water Death
    6.5/10(54 votes)

    #4 - Dark Water Death

    S1:E1

    While filming a social media stunt, a vlogger becomes the target of a restless ghost, so she asks supernatural expert Will Stone for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 3 - The 12-year Witch
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #5 - The 12-year Witch

    S1:E3

    Will, Kelly and Joe head to the countryside to meet a widower and his daughter, who claim a death-dealing witch surfaces every 12 years to kill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 5 - Beneath the Museum
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Beneath the Museum

    S1:E5

    A unique museum enlists Will's aid in recovering a statue from a thief who's using it for nefarious purposes. Will learns of Kelly's dark past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 7 - Island of Sin
    6.5/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Island of Sin

    S1:E7

    The team looks into the mysterious deaths of several villagers near a rumored haunted lake. Will visits his father and has an unexpected encounter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dead Places Season 1 Episode 2 - Nolwazi's Room
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Nolwazi's Room

    S1:E2

    Will's publisher hires a social media expert for him as he investigates a child's haunted bedroom that has caused the deaths of several people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hunting a Killer" is the best rated episode of "Dead Places". It scored 6.8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/16/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Something in the Tree".