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The Best Episodes of Prodigal Son Season 1

Every episode of Prodigal Son Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Prodigal Son Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 20 - Like Father...
    9.1/10(1147 votes)

    S1:E20

    Malcolm continues to unravel as the mystery of the girl in the box comes to a head. As Nicholas Endicott's (guest star Dermot Mulroney) true colors continue to show, the Whitlys must decide to what lengths they are willing to go in order to take him down

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writers:Elizabeth Peterson, Sam Sklaver, Chris Fedak

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  2. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 11 - Alone Time
    8.6/10(925 votes)

    S1:E11

    The FBI and NYPD band together to save Malcolm from the "Junkyard Killer," aka John Watkins, who reveals shocking details about his involvement in the camping trip memories that have been plaguing his psyche. Meanwhile, as Gil looks for answers from The Surgeon, Ainsley and Jessica search through their memories of the past, hoping to find some sort of clue as to where Malcolm could be hidden.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writers:Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

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  3. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 7 - Q&A
    8.5/10(1002 votes)

    S1:E7

    Bright's quest for answers about his childhood leads him to a junkyard, where he's bombarded with gunshots. Ainsley's exclusive interview with Martin takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to team up with Bright.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Elizabeth Peterson

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  4. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 10 - Silent Night
    8.5/10(915 votes)

    S1:E10

    Knowing that the “Junkyard Killer” was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate. His findings reconnect him with a disgruntled ex-detective who was once heavily involved in the search for “The Surgeon,” delivering them both into danger.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Sabrina Deana-Roga

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  5. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 19 - The Professionals
    8.4/10(750 votes)

    S1:E19

    After a catastrophic turn of events, Malcolm and Ainsley are convinced there's more to Nicholas Endicott than meets the eye. Their only hope just might be an impromptu Whitly family reunion.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  6. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 13 - Wait & Hope
    8.3/10(845 votes)

    S1:E13

    Malcolm takes a detour from his mandated vacation time when he finds out a killer on the loose is mimicking homicides from one his favorite children's books, "The Count of Monte Cristo." With added help from a very excited Martin Whitly, the NYPD trace the case back to a high society family planning one of the biggest weddings of the season, so Malcolm and Dani get dressed up to attend the event and track down their culprit.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Sam Sklaver

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  7. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 8 - Family Friend
    8.2/10(905 votes)

    S1:E8

    Malcolm realizes the suspect in the "Junkyard Killer" case may have a connection to his father.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Wyatt Cain

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  8. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 12 - Internal Affairs
    8.2/10(850 votes)

    S1:E12

    Following a mysterious and catastrophic incident in the precinct, Bright faces an internal affairs review as Gil and the team worry about his mental health.

    Director:David S. Tuttman
    Writers:Lisa Randolph, Alexis Siegel

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  9. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 14 - Eye of the Needle
    8.1/10(806 votes)

    S1:E14

    Jessica continues to search for more information on the "Girl in the Box," but is confronted by the "Carousel Killer," who has a very public vendetta against the Whitlys. While the NYPD investigates families tied to Martin's victims, it's ultimately up to Malcolm and Jessica to track down the tip-line caller, turned killer, who is blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Ainsley receives a big promotion at work, but quickly realizes she may never escape the high demand for serial killer reports.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Wyatt Cain

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  10. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 9 - Pied-A-Terre
    8.0/10(863 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a “normal” lifestyle.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writer:Lauriel Harte Marger

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  11. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 18 - Scheherazade
    8.0/10(751 votes)

    S1:E18

    When an up-and-coming ballet dancer is mysteriously poisoned, the NYPD dives deep into the rigorous world of dance. Meanwhile, Jessica reunites with an old friend, socialite Nicholas Endicott, and Bright and Eve turn to Martin for answers regarding the girl in the box.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writers:Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

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  12. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(1657 votes)

    S1:E1

    Bright deals with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

    Director:Lee Toland Krieger
    Writers:Sam Sklaver, Chris Fedak

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  13. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 15 - Death's Door
    7.9/10(751 votes)

    S1:E15

    When a body is found professionally preserved and embalmed, the NYPD teams up with Edrisa to go undercover at a convention of funeral directors. While there, they discover their top suspects - morticians Tilda and Dev - who used to be in business with the victim. Then, enter the mind of a serial killer as Martin revisits his past through a series of hallucinations.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Elizabeth Peterson

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  14. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 16 - The Job
    7.9/10(732 votes)

    S1:E16

    When a motorcycle gang robbery turns into a murder, Malcolm and team are called to the scene to investigate. While he's working on a profile, he runs into an old friend from boarding school, licensed insurance investigator Vijay (guest star Dhruv Singh). Together they work to uncover the identity of the murderer and his accomplices who stole millions in watches. Meanwhile, Martin blackmails Jessica, exchanging his silence about who stabbed him for more quality time with his son.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writer:Justin W. Lo

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  15. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 17 - Stranger Beside You
    7.9/10(739 votes)

    S1:E17

    The NYPD dives into a case surrounding a famous mommy blogger, whose husband was mysteriously stabbed just days after their baby was born. Meanwhile, Bright finds his way back to Eve, but can't shake his paranoia that there's more to her than meets the eye. To help ease his nerves, Ainsley helps him do some investigating and uncovers a secret she has been keeping.

    Director:Pamela Romanowsky
    Writers:Lauriel Harte Marger, Sabrina Deana-Roga

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  16. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 2 - Annihilator
    7.8/10(1219 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Bright slips into the mind of a serial killer, he must deal with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writers:Sam Sklaver, Chris Fedak

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  17. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 5 - The Trip
    7.7/10(981 votes)

    S1:E5

    Malcolm searches the depths of his mind to unravel the mystery of the girl in the box. When the NYPD investigates a homicide and assumes it is linked to a drug cartel, Malcolm discovers a secret about Dani's past that draws them closer together.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Jeremy Carver

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  18. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 6 - All Souls and Sadists
    7.7/10(941 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Bright uncovers a photo of himself and Martin from when he was a kid, he is forced to focus on the repressed memories from his childhood psyche. Jessica and Malcolm agree they must put a stop to Ainsley's idea.

    Director:Megan Griffiths
    Writer:Justin W. Lo

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  19. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 3 - Fear Response
    7.6/10(1095 votes)

    S1:E3

    A drug-induced homicide forces Malcolm to rethink his fears. Gil, Jessica and Ainsley catch wind that Malcolm has been seeing his father again.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  20. Prodigal Son Season 1 Episode 4 - Designer Complicity
    7.5/10(1021 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Malcolm's childhood memories surface, he realizes his father's killing spree may not have been a surprise to everyone in the family. Malcolm, Gil, Dani and JT hunt for a stalker with a creepy eye for design.

    Director:Leon Ichaso
    Writer:Wendy Calhoun

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Like Father..." is the best rated episode of Prodigal Son season 1. It scored 9.1/10 from 1,147 votes. Directed by Adam Kane and written by Elizabeth Peterson, Sam Sklaver, Chris Fedak, it aired on April 27, 2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Alone Time".