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The Best Episodes of The Motive

Every episode of The Motive ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Motive!

Binge this in 2h 24m•Peaking at 6.4/10

In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Motive Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.4/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    In 1986, police discover a grisly crime scene: a family shot in their beds at point-blank range. The mystery deepens when a sole survivor appears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Motive Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.3/10(64 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A calm, bespectacled suspect reenacts the massacre and says an odd entity made him do it. But his lawyer has a theory about a real motive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Motive Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.9/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Observed at a psychiatric hospital and composed in court, the accused remains a locked box and offers few clues. Now the therapist revisits his case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Motive Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.5/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    His lawyer has his own ideas while his chronicler glimpses his real feelings. Can the truth about the past — or an enigma's present — be understood?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Motive". It scored 6.4/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/27/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".