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The Best Episodes of The Thaw

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

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Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice. It asks ‘Who was she? Why did she die? Who did she leave behind?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Thaw Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S3:E6

    As Zawieja faces off against Molski, an investigation brings corruption on the force to light, and Trepa learns a surprising truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    S2:E5

    While reeling from a devastating loss, Zawieja vows to locate a trafficking victim’s missing daughter.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Thaw Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode Five
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    S3:E5

    As Nowak's men prepare for their biggest deal yet, Trepa leads the investigation – unaware that Zawieja is missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Thaw Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    S3:E2

    After the murder of a high-school teacher reveals a connection to the local drug trade, Zawieja and Trepa investigate possible leads.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    S2:E4

    After a fire at the docks, Zawieja attempts to tie the Lanskis to Oliwier’s murder. An unexpected ally helps locate the missing shipping container.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Thaw Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    S3:E3

    As tensions flare between Zawieja and Trepa, the investigation uncovers a possible gang war brewing between Nowak and Molski.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Thaw Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    7.4/10(45 votes)

    S3:E4

    While protesters take to the streets, Zawieja attempts to connect the dots tying Nowak to Molski…but learns a shocking truth about herself instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(154 votes)

    S1:E4

    As the police launch a search for Wróbel, one of the victim’s patients, Zawieja visits the prison where he once served time.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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  9. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(151 votes)

    S1:E5

    The day of Magda’s funeral leads Zawieja on a dangerous chase for her killer, but an interrogation with an inmate at Goleniów prison breeds new clues – and increased suspicions.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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  10. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(168 votes)

    S1:E6

    While Strzelecki takes charge of the case, a dangerous trip to a remote island brings Zawieja closer than ever to the truth.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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  11. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.2/10(73 votes)

    S2:E2

    After learning a dark truth about her late husband's undercover work, Zawieja makes a series of rash decisions that could jeopardize the case.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.2/10(67 votes)

    S2:E3

    As she loses herself in her work, Zawieja discovers another shocking connection between her past, Oliwier's murder and the trafficking ring.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Thaw Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.2/10(49 votes)

    S3:E1

    Having been demoted to a beat cop, Katarzyna Zawieja investigates a spate of drug overdoses while balancing an increasingly chaotic home life.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(162 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Zawieja and Trepa search for links between the victim and former patients at a psychiatric hospital where she worked, Strzelecki receives a suspicious package.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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  15. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    S2:E1

    After encountering a suspicious shipping container, Katarzyna is tasked with bringing down a crime lord with ties to a notorious trafficking ring.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Thaw Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    7.1/10(73 votes)

    S2:E6

    After surviving a violent shootout, Zawieja faces an impossible choice when her own family is caught in the crosshairs.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(173 votes)

    S1:E2

    Zawieja investigates the links between the murder and the suspicious debts and business dealings of the victim’s husband Kosiński.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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  18. The Thaw Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(215 votes)

    S1:E1

    Still reeling from her husband’s death, Detective Katarzyna Zawieja launches an investigation into a murder of a young woman and her missing newborn.

    Director:Xawery Żuławski
    Writer:Marta Szymanek

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode Six" is the best rated episode of "The Thaw". It scored 7.7/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode Five".