The BEST episodes of The Following season 1
Every episode of The Following season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Following season 1!
Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.
#1 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2013
Former FBI agent Ryan Hardy is drawn out of retirement when serial killer Joe Carroll escapes from prison; the investigation reveals that Carroll has a cult following.
#2 - Chapter Two
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2013
Ryan, Agent Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker investigate the history of Carroll's psyche; Emma, Jacob and Paul hold Claire's son while they plan for their next move.
#3 - The Final Chapter
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/29/2013
Ryan tries to stop Joe Carroll from achieving his goal; Joe guides Claire to a special location.
#4 - The Siege
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2013
As Hardy and the team make their next move, panic spreads at the followers' hideout; Carroll seeks out a lawyer from his past.
#5 - Havenport
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/15/2013
When Roderick's role as sheriff is called into question, he makes a shocking decision that impacts Joey; Ryan tries to gain the trust of one of Joe's followers.
#6 - The Poet's Fire
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2013
Hardy and the FBI try to predict the actions of a new follower named Rick (Michael Drayer); Paul's jealousy reaches a breaking point; the beginning of Carroll and Hardy's relationship is revealed.
#7 - The End Is Near
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/22/2013
Weston, Parker and Ryan plan to storm the mansion, but Joe has already orchestrated his escape; followers create a diversion at the town evacuation center, causing panic and leading to the abduction of an FBI official.
#8 - The Curse
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/8/2013
Ryan finds a follower who may be able to lead the way to Joe Carroll; Agent Weston returns, possibly more affected by his run-in with the cult than anyone realized; Claire and Emma come together for the first time since Joey's abduction.
#9 - The Fall
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2013
A new follower reveals Carroll's true intentions; Hardy tries to turn Jacob, Emma and Paul against one another; Emma makes a surprising decision.
#10 - Mad Love
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2013
Maggie devises a plan to put an end to Hardy; Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been hiding from Emma; Hardy and Claire's relationship is explored.
#11 - Love Hurts
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/18/2013
Ryan and Parker try to outwit their new leader; Joe demands information on Claire's location from Ryan; past followers return.
#12 - Let Me Go
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/4/2013
Joe Carroll makes a case to be transferred to a different facility, raising Ryan's suspicions; Emma and Joey come across one of Roderick's men.
#13 - Guilt
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/25/2013
Joe sends followers to capture Claire; Jacob's stress over recent decisions affects his reunion with Emma.
#14 - Whips and Regret
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/1/2013
Ryan and Parker try to recover after losing Claire to Joe's followers; Claire has an unexpected reunion as she adjusts to life at the mansion; Jacob struggles with Emma's betrayal.
#15 - Welcome Home
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/11/2013
Ryan and Parker are upset when the FBI makes Nick Donovan (Mike Colter) lead investigator as the search for Joey Matthews and Joe Carroll continues; a follower and Joe Carroll form a deadly plan.