The WORST episodes of Cape Fear
Every episode of Cape Fear ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Cape Fear!
A storm is coming for two happily married attorneys when a notorious killer from their past gets out of prison.
7.38
245 votes
#1 - Phantom Sensations
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2026
Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.
Directors: Amanda Marsalis
Writer: Alan Page
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7.56
159 votes
#2 - Pierced
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2026
Anna leans on Max to help with a new client. Natalie and Amber get closer. Zack offers an apology.
Directors: Reed Morano
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7.69
310 votes
#3 - Why Would I Want to Hurt You?
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2026
Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.
Directors: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton
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7.74
397 votes
#4 - Fingers & Toes
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2026
After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him.
Directors: Morten Tyldum
Writer: Nick Antosca
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