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The Worst Episodes of The Dead Files

Every episode of The Dead Files ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Dead Files!

Worst episode
S1E1 Evil in Erieville
7.466 votes
Best episode
S15E2 The Thing
9.625 votes
Top season
Season 14
8.9avg
Binge time
6d 19h
218 episodes

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 1 - Evil in Erieville
    7.4/10(66 votes)
    S1:E1

    Amy and Steve uncover the murderous past hidden within the walls of a rural New York farmhouse. Steve's complex investigation reveals a mother's unspeakable crime, while Amy's harrowing walk-through leads her to a dangerous portal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Dead Files Season 2 Episode 1 - Alcatraz - San Francisco
    7.1/10(23 votes)
    S2:E1

    Amy and Steve investigate disturbing reports of paranormal activity at the legendary Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco, including demonic possessions and eyewitness accounts. The Team uncovers secrets about the bloody history of America's most iconic penitentiary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 2 - The Devil Made Me Do It
    7.4/10(39 votes)
    S1:E2

    Amy and Steve discover the gruesome secrets of what may be a haunted restaurant in Asbury Park, NJ. Their discoveries shock the restaurant's owner and shed new light on an evil truth hiding in the basement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Dead Files Season 12 Episode 13 - Damaged
    6.9/10(15 votes)
    S12:E13

    Steve and Amy travel to Kentucky investigate a woman's claims that something in her house attacked her kids and changed her husband's personality; during her walk, Amy discovers a dead cowboy who can cause the living to die of sudden illnesses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Dead Files Season 5 Episode 7 - The Devil's Bidding
    7.0/10(16 votes)
    S5:E7

    Steve and Amy travel to Williamsport, PA, to investigate a home tormented by a devil. As Steve discovers the property was once the site of a historic massacre, Amy faces off against an evil entity that she fears has been ruining lives for generations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Dead Files Season 7 Episode 3 - House of Mirrors
    7.3/10(20 votes)
    S7:E3

    When a desperate couple fears for their grandson's safety, Steve and Amy are called to Independence, OR, to investigate. While Steve discovers multiple tragedies surrounding the property, Amy encounters spirits capable of changing their appearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 4 - Death and Dolls
    7.7/10(39 votes)
    S1:E4

    Amy and Steve investigate claims that a North Carolina home is filled with dolls that are vessels for the dead. In this episode, Steve uncovers startling discoveries. Amy feels threatened by a man in black, and a 9-year-old girl sees the dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Dead Files Season 15 Episode 12 - Special Investigation: The Haunting of Flagstaff
    8.0/10(144 votes)
    S15:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Dead Files Season 9 Episode 4 - Compelled
    7.7/10(24 votes)
    S9:E4

    Steve and Amy investigate paranormal activity affecting the emotions of a mother and daughter in St. Charles, Michigan. Steve uncovers the town's history of deadly mine accidents, while Amy encounters spirits capable of projecting shame and fear on the living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 8 - Killed by the Klan
    7.8/10(29 votes)
    S1:E8

    Amy and Steve uncover a history of unspeakable violent crimes when a Florida couple claims to see spirits in their home. Steve hunts down evidence of voodoo sacrifices and rampant racism, while Amy is horrified by visions of disfigured dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 6 - Hotel Hell
    7.9/10(34 votes)
    S1:E6

    Amy and Steve investigate a historic Central Florida hotel where owners and guests have been tormented by terrifying visions. Steve uncovers the inn's morbid history, and Amy is pushed to the edge of madness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Dead Files Season 2 Episode 3 - Scandal in the South
    7.6/10(15 votes)
    S2:E3

    Amy and Steve investigate a terrified mother's claims of strange paranormal activity in Georgia. Amy and Steve embark on a journey to unveil the dark truth lurking within the family's historic residence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Dead Files Season 9 Episode 6 - Deadly Relations
    7.9/10(26 votes)
    S9:E6

    Steve and Amy investigate claims of paranormal activity at a home in Lake City, Florida. Steve discovers the client's mother was killed inside the home, and Amy encounters an entity that can manipulate and influence the living to commit violent acts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Dead Files Season 3 Episode 16 - Never Alone
    7.7/10(15 votes)
    S3:E16

    Steve and Amy investigate reports of paranormal activity in Forester, MI.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Dead Files Season 2 Episode 2 - Lizzie Borden House
    7.9/10(25 votes)
    S2:E2

    Amy and Steve investigate new claims of paranormal activity at Lizzie Borden House.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Dead Files Season 11 Episode 13 - Easy Prey
    7.8/10(17 votes)
    S11:E13

    Steve and Amy travel to Grant Township, MI, where a desperate couple claims paranormal activity is trying to kill them. During the disturbing investigation, Amy encounters a malicious dead man and an entity capable of physically harming the living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Dead Files Season 9 Episode 2 - The Predator
    8.0/10(28 votes)
    S9:E2

    Steve and Amy investigate dangerously disturbing activity at a home in Gates, North Carolina. During their harrowing investigation, Steve witnesses a shocking paranormal attack involving the client's daughter and vows to find answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Dead Files Season 9 Episode 7 - The Watcher
    7.9/10(19 votes)
    S9:E7

    Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan investigate paranormal activity threatening a bar in Paso Robles, California. During their investigations, Steve finds evidence of a vigilante group helmed by a former landowner, while Amy interacts with entities capable of causing physical harm to the living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Dead Files Season 15 Episode 6 - Darkness Calls
    8.2/10(159 votes)
    S15:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Dead Files Season 14 Episode 4 - Puppet Master
    7.9/10(18 votes)
    S14:E4

    Steve and Amy travel to Indianapolis, where a couple claims dark forces are wreaking havoc on their lives. They fear the house intends to kill them to prevent them from providing a safe and loving home to their two young granddaughters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Dead Files Season 1 Episode 3 - Terror in the Shadows
    8.1/10(42 votes)
    S1:E3

    The Dead Files team investigates claims that terrifying phantoms have tortured a northern California family for generations. Amy takes a horrifying walk through their home, and Steve uncovers accounts of phantoms, possessions and unexplained physical attacks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Dead Files Season 4 Episode 3 - Revisited: Fatal Attachment & Blood on the Tracks
    7.9/10(16 votes)
    S4:E3

    Amy and Steve share updates on their follow-up investigations when they revisit a dentist's office in rural Indiana that scared away patients and the staff. Next, they revisit a family home where a couple believes there is something demonic in their basement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Dead Files Season 10 Episode 1 - Hell in the Heartland
    8.0/10(22 votes)
    S10:E1

    Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan investigate violent paranormal activity at a family home in the small town of Kearney, Missouri. During their separate investigations, Steve tracks down the history of a ruthless Civil War-era gang leader, while Amy encounters several deceased individuals, including a trapped male spirit and a dead woman capable of physically assaulting the living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Dead Files Season 9 Episode 5 - Consumed
    8.0/10(21 votes)
    S9:E5

    Steve and Amy investigate a terminally ill woman's claims that aggressive paranormal activity is ripping her family apart. Steve uncovers a connection to a gruesome mob hit, while Amy confronts a powerful negative energy that can manipulate the living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. The Dead Files Season 2 Episode 4 - Fear at the Family Tree
    7.9/10(15 votes)
    S2:E4

    Amy and Steve investigate disturbing reports of paranormal activity at a family-owned restaurant in Santaquin, Utah. A fearful mother is faced with a harsh decision: hand over a potentially haunted business to her daughter, or walk away entirely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Evil in Erieville" is the worst rated episode of The Dead Files. It scored 7.4/10 from 66 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 23, 2011.

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