Discover the best and most memorable episodes of MINDHUNTER, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
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.
★ 8.9/10
(6668 votes)
#2
Episode 5
S2:E5
Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charles Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.
★ 8.7/10
(6152 votes)
#3
Episode 9
S2:E9
The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.
★ 8.6/10
(6167 votes)
#4
Episode 2
S2:E2
To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.
★ 8.5/10
(8536 votes)
#5
Episode 2
S1:E2
Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.
★ 8.5/10
(7298 votes)
#6
Episode 5
S1:E5
Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.
★ 8.5/10
(6748 votes)
#7
Episode 9
S1:E9
Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.
★ 8.5/10
(5826 votes)
#8
Episode 4
S2:E4
Holden develops a controversial profile in the Atlanta slayings. Wendy conducts her first interview and finds being on the front lines suits her well.
★ 8.5/10
(5234 votes)
#9
Episode 8
S2:E8
Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.
★ 8.2/10
(7624 votes)
#10
Episode 3
S1:E3
Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.
★ 8.2/10
(7234 votes)
#11
Episode 4
S1:E4
Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.
★ 8.2/10
(6680 votes)
#12
Episode 7
S1:E7
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.
★ 8.2/10
(5793 votes)
#13
Episode 3
S2:E3
Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.
★ 8.1/10
(6585 votes)
#14
Episode 8
S1:E8
Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.
★ 8.1/10
(6474 votes)
#15
Episode 1
S2:E1
Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.
★ 8.1/10
(5250 votes)
#16
Episode 6
S2:E6
The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.
★ 8.1/10
(5191 votes)
#17
Episode 7
S2:E7
Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.
★ 7.8/10
(9638 votes)
#18
Episode 1
S1:E1
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.
★ 7.8/10
(6781 votes)
#19
Episode 6
S1:E6
Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.
★ 7.8/10
(9638 votes)
#1
Episode 1
S1:E1
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.
★ 7.8/10
(6781 votes)
#2
Episode 6
S1:E6
Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.
★ 8.1/10
(6585 votes)
#3
Episode 8
S1:E8
Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.
★ 8.1/10
(6474 votes)
#4
Episode 1
S2:E1
Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.
★ 8.1/10
(5250 votes)
#5
Episode 6
S2:E6
The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.
★ 8.1/10
(5191 votes)
#6
Episode 7
S2:E7
Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.
★ 8.2/10
(7624 votes)
#7
Episode 3
S1:E3
Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.
★ 8.2/10
(7234 votes)
#8
Episode 4
S1:E4
Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.
★ 8.2/10
(6680 votes)
#9
Episode 7
S1:E7
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.
★ 8.2/10
(5793 votes)
#10
Episode 3
S2:E3
Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.
★ 8.5/10
(8536 votes)
#11
Episode 2
S1:E2
Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.
★ 8.5/10
(7298 votes)
#12
Episode 5
S1:E5
Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.
★ 8.5/10
(6748 votes)
#13
Episode 9
S1:E9
Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.
★ 8.5/10
(5826 votes)
#14
Episode 4
S2:E4
Holden develops a controversial profile in the Atlanta slayings. Wendy conducts her first interview and finds being on the front lines suits her well.
★ 8.5/10
(5234 votes)
#15
Episode 8
S2:E8
Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.
★ 8.6/10
(6167 votes)
#16
Episode 2
S2:E2
To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.
★ 8.7/10
(6152 votes)
#17
Episode 9
S2:E9
The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.
★ 8.9/10
(6668 votes)
#18
Episode 5
S2:E5
Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charles Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.
★ 9.1/10
(8505 votes)
#19
Episode 10
S1:E10
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.
★ 7.8/10
(9638 votes)
Episode 1
S1:E1
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.
★ 8.5/10
(8536 votes)
Episode 2
S1:E2
Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.
★ 8.2/10
(7624 votes)
Episode 3
S1:E3
Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Tench in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.
★ 8.2/10
(7234 votes)
Episode 4
S1:E4
Bill and Holden consult with Dr. Wendy Carr to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.
★ 8.5/10
(7298 votes)
Episode 5
S1:E5
Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.
★ 7.8/10
(6781 votes)
Episode 6
S1:E6
Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.
★ 8.2/10
(6680 votes)
Episode 7
S1:E7
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.
★ 8.1/10
(6585 votes)
Episode 8
S1:E8
Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.
★ 8.5/10
(6748 votes)
Episode 9
S1:E9
Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.
★ 9.1/10
(8505 votes)
Episode 10
S1:E10
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.
★ 8.1/10
(6474 votes)
Episode 1
S2:E1
Amid sweeping changes at the BSU, Holden deals with severe repercussions from his close encounter with Ed Kemper.
★ 8.6/10
(6167 votes)
Episode 2
S2:E2
To glean insight into the elusive BTK killer, Bill and Holden interview the Son of Sam, who makes a startling admission.
★ 8.2/10
(5793 votes)
Episode 3
S2:E3
Bill gets drawn into a horrifying crime that hits close to home. Holden receives an intriguing offer while in Atlanta to interview a pair of killers.
★ 8.5/10
(5826 votes)
Episode 4
S2:E4
Holden develops a controversial profile in the Atlanta slayings. Wendy conducts her first interview and finds being on the front lines suits her well.
★ 8.9/10
(6668 votes)
Episode 5
S2:E5
Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charles Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.
★ 8.1/10
(5250 votes)
Episode 6
S2:E6
The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.
★ 8.1/10
(5191 votes)
Episode 7
S2:E7
Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.
★ 8.5/10
(5234 votes)
Episode 8
S2:E8
Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.
★ 8.7/10
(6152 votes)
Episode 9
S2:E9
The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.