Motive

10 Best Episodes of Motive

A team of Vancouver investigators, led by homicide detective Angie Flynn, sets out to uncover the motive of each puzzling murder by discovering the killer's connection to the victim. Viewers get a glimpse of the killer before and after the crime is committed.

Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 02, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
Motive - S1E6

#15 - Detour (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 213 votes.

Motive - S4E10

#14 - In Plain Sight (Season 4 - Episode 10)

Advertisement

A woman is found nail-gunned to death; Angie embraces her relationship with Jack; Vega's frustrations force him to look for other options.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 216 votes.

Motive - S1E5

#13 - Public Enemy (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 219 votes.

Motive - S2E6

#12 - Bad Blonde (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Advertisement

When the Homicide team investigates a blood-soaked crime scene, the pressure is on to find a missing and badly injured bartender. Sergeant Cross joins Detective Flynn on the case, which gives her a twinge of guilt for leaving her trusted partner Vega out of the action.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 174 votes.

Motive - S3E13

#11 - A Problem Like Maria (Season 3 - Episode 13)

Angie tries to take down a criminal who is determined to end her career.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 180 votes.

Motive - S2E13

#10 - For You I Die (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Advertisement

A major case from the past resurfaces; Angie thinks she and Cross should come clean.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 173 votes.

Motive - S2E5

#9 - Dead End (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Flynn and Vega must solve a case involving the death of a promising high school senior. Angie takes an aggressive approach to the case that Vega doesn't agree with. Meanwhile, Detective Lucas and Officer Sung's relationship starts to get personal.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 178 votes.

Motive - S2E8

#8 - Angels With Dirty Faces (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Advertisement

Angie and Oscar search for an attacker and call in a professional favour; Lucas has trouble at home.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 173 votes.

Motive - S4E5

#7 - The Scorpion and the Frog (Season 4 - Episode 5)

A murder with a familiar signature could mean a woman was wrongly convicted of a crime.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 231 votes.

Motive - S4E12

#6 - Chronology of Pain (Season 4 - Episode 12)

Advertisement

Angie races to catch a killer who is an expert at covering their tracks.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 231 votes.

Motive - S4E11

#5 - Natural Selection (Season 4 - Episode 11)

A woman is murdered with what appears to be a medieval weapon.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 224 votes.

Motive - S1E12

#4 - Ruthless (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Advertisement

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of an executive assistant and discover an unexpected link between the killer and the victim that threatens to expose a deadly secret.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 164 votes.

Motive - S1E13

#3 - The One Who Got Away (Season 1 - Episode 13)

The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 172 votes.

Motive - S4E7

#2 - The Dead Hand (Season 4 - Episode 7)

Advertisement

A woman with a bomb takes the bullpen hostage, demanding justice for her son; the team works against the clock to re-investigate his case.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 246 votes.

Motive - S4E13

#1 - We'll Always Have Homicide (Season 4 - Episode 13)

Three years after a killer gets away, the team reunites to close the case.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 221 votes.

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!