The Best Episodes Written By Jo Nesbø

Every TV Episode Written by Jo Nesbø Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Woman in the Water
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Woman in the Water

    S1:E8

    Hunted by his own, Harry goes underground with his captive to prove a theory — only to uncover another deceptive layer separating him from the truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - To Silence the Voices
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - To Silence the Voices

    S1:E3

    After crossing one line too many, Harry is reassigned to a missing persons case that raises his suspicions. Waaler sets a trap with lethal consequences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Devil's Star
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Devil's Star

    S1:E5

    With evidence suggesting they're dealing with a serial killer, the police shift tactics and chase a promising lead as gang violence escalates across Oslo.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - After They Are Dead, Before They Are Cold
    6.9/10(5 votes)

    #4 - After They Are Dead, Before They Are Cold

    S1:E4

    The police must call on Harry’s expertise after a chilling package arrives by post. But with Waaler leading the case, his return comes at a price.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - 36 Seconds
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #5 - 36 Seconds

    S1:E1

    Five years after a traumatic incident, Detective Harry Hole buries himself in case work when a weapons seizure points to a shocking suspect.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Ghosts
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Ghosts

    S1:E2

    As a gruesome and perplexing murder strikes Oslo, a personal tragedy drags Harry back into bad habits and an obsessive search for answers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Joseph's Blessing
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Joseph's Blessing

    S1:E7

    Patterns and riddles point Harry in the direction of the next possible murder. But is he finally one step ahead, or still chasing the killer’s tail?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Duke Ellington's Piano
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Duke Ellington's Piano

    S1:E9

    Harry closes in on the secret behind the murders, but as his worst fears surface, the cost of his relentless pursuit of justice becomes alarmingly clear.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Five
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Five

    S1:E6

    Unable to find a logical connection between the symbolism, locations and victims, Harry attempts a mind-bending method to crack the serial killer’s code.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jo Nesbø

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Jo Nesbø Ratings Summary

"The Woman in the Water" is the best rated episode written by Jo Nesbø. It scored 7.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/26/2026 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "To Silence the Voices".