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The Best Episodes of On Death Row Season 1

Every episode of On Death Row Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On Death Row Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 16m•Peaking at 7.9/10

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

    #1 - James Barnes

    S1:E1

    Werner Herzog interviews death row inmate James Barnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #2 - Linda Carty

    S1:E2

    Werner Herzog interviews death row inmate Linda Carty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - 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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  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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"James Barnes" is the best rated episode of "On Death Row" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Linda Carty".