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The Worst Episodes of The Beast in Me

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A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 5 - Bacchanal
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Bacchanal

    S1:E5

    Nile and Aggie cross boundaries with a drunken heart-to-heart, rousing Nina's suspicions. Martin and Rick conspire to make waves at Olivia's rally.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  2. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Word
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #2 - The Last Word

    S1:E8

    Backed into a corner, Aggie must use all her wits to keep her world from crashing down — and place all her trust in an unlikely ally.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writers:Daniel Pearle, Howard Gordon

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  3. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 7 - Ghosts
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Ghosts

    S1:E7

    In 2019, a complex web of suspicion and betrayal forms between the Jarvises, Nina and Brian, and the truth behind Madison's disappearance is revealed.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Mike Skerrett

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  4. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 4 - Thanatos
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Thanatos

    S1:E4

    Aggie interviews Madison's parents about her disappearance. Nile and Martin take aim at the City Council. Brian enlists help to crack the hard drive.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:C.A. Johnson

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  5. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 6 - The Beast and Me
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #5 - The Beast and Me

    S1:E6

    Anxious to share her latest discovery with Brian, Aggie unexpectedly uncovers an even darker truth. Nina receives surprising news.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Ali Liebegott

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  6. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 3 - Elephant in the Room
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Elephant in the Room

    S1:E3

    As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting. Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:Erika Sheffer

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  7. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 2 - Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Just Don't Want to Be Lonely

    S1:E2

    Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Gabe Rotter

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  8. The Beast in Me Season 1 Episode 1 - Sick Puppy
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Sick Puppy

    S1:E1

    Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis — who quite possibly murdered his first wife.

    Director:Antonio Campos
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bacchanal" is the worst rated episode of "The Beast in Me". It scored 5.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Lila Neugebauer and written by Daniel Pearle, it aired on 11/13/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Last Word".