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The Best Episodes of On Death Row

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

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A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    On Death Row Season 1 Episode 3 - Joseph Garcia and George Rivas
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Joseph Garcia and George Rivas

    S1:E3

    Werner Herzog interviews prisoners Joseph Garcia and George Rivas as they await execution in the United States.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. On Death Row Season 2 Episode 1 - Robert Fratta
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #2 - Robert Fratta

    S2:E1

    Robert Fratta was a public safety officer in Missouri City, Texas, but is now facing the death penalty for organizing the murder of his ex-wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. On Death Row Season 2 Episode 4 - Douglas Feldman
    7.8/10(77 votes)

    #3 - Douglas Feldman

    S2:E4

    On 24 August 1998, Douglas Feldman, then 40, was driving his Harley-Davidson in Plano when an 18-wheel truck passed him and suddenly pulled into his lane. Feldman then took out a 9mm pistol and fired several shots at the driver, killing him. Half an hour later, he drove into a gas station and shot another truck driver. Investigators could not establish a motive for the slayings. At his trial, Feldman testified that the first truck came so close that he feared for his life and became angry. While facing the death penalty, internationally renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog meets with Douglas to talk about his perspective on life and death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. On Death Row Season 1 Episode 4 - Hank Skinner
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Hank Skinner

    S1:E4

    Werner Herzog interviews Hank Skinner, an inmate on death row.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. On Death Row Season 2 Episode 3 - Blaine Milam
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Blaine Milam

    S2:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. On Death Row Season 1 Episode 1 - James Barnes
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    #6 - James Barnes

    S1:E1

    Werner Herzog interviews death row inmate James Barnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. On Death Row Season 2 Episode 2 - Darlie Routier
    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #7 - Darlie Routier

    S2:E2

    Filmmaker Werner Herzog explores a crime with no discernible motive. In 1996, two of Darlie Routier's young sons were brutally stabbed to death in Texas. Just seven months later, the once doting mother was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by lethal injection. Through compelling testimonies from investigators and Routier's family members, Herzog offers an unflinching look at this heinous crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. On Death Row Season 1 Episode 2 - Linda Carty
    7.3/10(76 votes)

    #8 - Linda Carty

    S1:E2

    Werner Herzog interviews death row inmate Linda Carty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Joseph Garcia and George Rivas" is the best rated episode of "On Death Row". It scored 7.9/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Robert Fratta".