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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E4 8.1
Common Sense

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

#2
S1E2 7.6
Chiroptera

While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

#3
S1E6 7.6
Red in Tooth and Claw

In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

#4 911 S1E1 7.5
#5 The Great Dissembler S1E3 7.5
#6 The Beating Heart S1E5 7.2
#7 Seek and Ye Shall S1E7 7.2
#8 America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time S1E8 7.1

Lowlights

#8 S1E8 America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time 7.1

After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

#7 Seek and Ye Shall S1E7 7.2
#6 The Beating Heart S1E5 7.2
#5 The Great Dissembler S1E3 7.5
#4 911 S1E1 7.5

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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