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An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(11248 votes)

    S1:E1

    In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Joe Penhall

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  2. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(7886 votes)

    S1:E6

    Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.

    Director:Tobias Lindholm
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(7648 votes)

    S1:E8

    Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.

    Director:Andrew Douglas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(7516 votes)

    S2:E1

    Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(6741 votes)

    S2:E3

    Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(6131 votes)

    S2:E6

    The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(6070 votes)

    S2:E7

    Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(8896 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(8395 votes)

    S1:E4

    Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(7746 votes)

    S1:E7

    Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team full time. Holden and Bill find it harder to keep the emotional intensity of work at bay.

    Director:Andrew Douglas
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.5/10(9947 votes)

    S1:E2

    Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Joe Penhall

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  12. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(8466 votes)

    S1:E5

    Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.

    Director:Tobias Lindholm
    Writer:Jennifer Haley

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  13. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.5/10(7835 votes)

    S1:E9

    Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.5/10(6776 votes)

    S2:E4

    Holden develops a controversial profile in the Atlanta slayings. Wendy conducts her first interview and finds being on the front lines suits her well.

    Director:Andrew Dominik
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(6126 votes)

    S2:E8

    Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(7148 votes)

    S2:E2

    To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(7112 votes)

    S2:E9

    The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MINDHUNTER Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.9/10(7699 votes)

    S2:E5

    Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charles Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.

    Director:Andrew Dominik
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MINDHUNTER Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.1/10(9772 votes)

    S1:E10

    The team cracks under pressure from an in-house review. Holden's bold style elicits a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk.

    Director:David Fincher
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "MINDHUNTER". It scored 7.7/10 based on 11248 votes. Directed by David Fincher and written by Joe Penhall, it aired on 10/13/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 6".