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The Worst Episodes of When Death Comes Knocking

Every episode of When Death Comes Knocking ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of When Death Comes Knocking!

Worst episode
S1E5 Ninja Sword Murder
7.37 votes
Best episode
S1E3 Bite the Hand
8.310 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
7h 50m
10 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 5 - Ninja Sword Murder
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E5

    When teen Ronan Kanda is stabbed to death, police discover his murder is a tragic case of mistaken identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 8 - Hammercide
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Jehovah's Witness Sharon Gordon is murdered, surveillance footage secures a conviction. 

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 9 - Fatal Love Triangle
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E9

    When airline executive Jamie Faith is murdered, detectives discover the killer was manipulated into the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 7 - Price of Loyalty
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E7

    [aka Betrayal] A police officer reports his wife has shot herself. But doorbell cam records a Sheriff’s Deputy calling at the house earlier casting doubt on his testimony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 1 - Poisoned
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Maria Munoz dies from an overdose, it looks like suicide. That is until doorbell camera footage reveals a dark story of love, betrayal, and murder. [also shown as S1:E6]

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 2 - Paducah Ripper
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Robert Penn is murdered, it appears a stranger is responsible. But a doorbell cam points to someone close to home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 4 - Shoot Your Shot
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E4

    When NBA star Andre Emmett is gunned down outside his Dallas Home, doorbell footage helps police trace the killer – the motive turns out to be pure greed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 6 - Axeman
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    A teen calls 911 after his mother is attacked by a man with an axe. The killer is caught on doorbell cam carrying the weapon. Her family say the system failed her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 3 - Bite the Hand
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E3

    When tech CEO Fahim Saleh is found dismembered in his Manhattan home, elevator footage reveals his killer – and a shocking betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. When Death Comes Knocking Season 1 Episode 10 - Dressed To Kill
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    When Nicki Collingbourne is murdered in Hertfordshire, the prime suspect is a man in a high-vis jacket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ninja Sword Murder" is the worst rated episode of When Death Comes Knocking. It scored 7.3/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 22, 2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hammercide".

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