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The Best Episodes of Homicide

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

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Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Homicide Season 1 Episode 4 - Midtown Slasher
    7.7/10(257 votes)

    #1 - Midtown Slasher

    S1:E4

    The stabbing death of a successful entrepreneur remains unsolved for decades until a tenacious assistant DA and a driven detective reexamine the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Homicide Season 1 Episode 5 - East Harlem Serial Killer
    7.6/10(229 votes)

    #2 - East Harlem Serial Killer

    S1:E5

    A serial killer targeting young victims in East Harlem evades police until details connected to crimes from years earlier emerge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Homicide Season 1 Episode 3 - Vanished on Wall Street
    7.4/10(262 votes)

    #3 - Vanished on Wall Street

    S1:E3

    An office building in the Financial District becomes a 26-floor crime scene when a beloved mother and janitor mysteriously vanishes without a trace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Homicide Season 2 Episode 3 - Murder at the Beach
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    #4 - Murder at the Beach

    S2:E3

    After the discovery of a woman's body on the beach, suspicion falls on her husband as the killer — until new technology helps detectives crack the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Homicide Season 1 Episode 2 - Central Park Slaying
    7.3/10(271 votes)

    #5 - Central Park Slaying

    S1:E2

    After an eviscerated body is found in Central Park Lake, a pair of unlikely suspects are implicated in the killing as shocking revelations surface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Homicide Season 2 Episode 1 - Hunting Phil Spector
    7.3/10(183 votes)

    #6 - Hunting Phil Spector

    S2:E1

    A murder at the mansion of music producer Phil Spector lands detectives in the crosshairs of one of Hollywood's most sensational celebrity cases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Homicide Season 2 Episode 2 - Race Car Killer
    7.3/10(154 votes)

    #7 - Race Car Killer

    S2:E2

    When a legendary race car driver and his wife are shot in their driveway, investigators zero in on a cold-blooded suspect for the shocking murders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Homicide Season 1 Episode 1 - Carnegie Deli Massacre
    7.0/10(319 votes)

    #8 - Carnegie Deli Massacre

    S1:E1

    A shooting that left three dead and two injured in an apartment above the iconic Carnegie Deli sends detectives on a relentless hunt for the killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Homicide Season 2 Episode 4 - A Hollywood Affair
    7.0/10(135 votes)

    #9 - A Hollywood Affair

    S2:E4

    When a Hollywood studio executive goes missing, a tumultuous affair comes to light, leading investigators to suspect foul play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Homicide Season 2 Episode 5 - The Disappearing Wife
    7.0/10(122 votes)

    #10 - The Disappearing Wife

    S2:E5

    A former California senator's daughter vanishes, leaving behind a horrifying, blood-stained car. Is her murder political payback — or something else?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Midtown Slasher" is the best rated episode of "Homicide". It scored 7.7/10 based on 257 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "East Harlem Serial Killer".