Motive

10 Best Episodes of Motive - Season 1

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.

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#13 - Creeping Tom (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher (Joey McIntyre) in the opener of this crime-drama series.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 404 votes.

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#12 - Pushover (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 268 votes.

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#11 - Crimes of Passion (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 292 votes.

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#10 - Undertow (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 196 votes.

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#9 - Against All Odds (Season 1 - Episode 4)

After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 227 votes.

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#8 - Out of the Past (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 205 votes.

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#7 - Framed (Season 1 - Episode 9)

When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 191 votes.

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#6 - Brute Force (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 177 votes.

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#5 - Fallen Angel (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 200 votes.

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#4 - Detour (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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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.

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#3 - 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.

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#2 - Ruthless (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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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.

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#1 - 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.

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