Mindhunter

10 Best Episodes of Mindhunter - Season 1

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Mindhunter - S1E1

#10 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 4714 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E6

#9 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 3081 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E7

#8 - Episode 7 (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team full time. Holden and Bill find it harder to keep the emotional intensity of work at bay.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 2959 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E8

#7 - Episode 8 (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 2894 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E3

#6 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Bill in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 3449 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E2

#5 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 3869 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E4

#4 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Bill and Holden consult with Wendy to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 3259 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E9

#3 - Episode 9 (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 2844 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E5

#2 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 3108 votes.

Mindhunter - S1E10

#1 - Episode 10 (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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The team cracks under pressure from an in-house review. Holden's bold style elicits a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 2923 votes.

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