The BEST episodes of Children of the Snow

Every episode of Children of the Snow ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Children of the Snow!

In the 1970s, Detroit was experiencing an economic boom, but the idyllic suburban life ended abruptly when four children were abducted and killed by the Oakland County Child Killer in the dead of winter. Follow writer J. Rueben Appelman, Detective Cory Williams, and families of the victims in their mission to unravel one of America’s most baffling crimes.

Last Updated: 12/7/2025Network: Investigation DiscoveryStatus: Ended
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7.00
25 votes

#1 - The Darkest Winter

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2019

In 1976, the first of four children is abducted and murdered in the suburbs of Detroit. After more than 30 years the families of the four murdered children and Detroiters like J. Reuben Appelman are determined to find the Oakland County Child Killer.

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6.95
20 votes

#2 - Uncovered

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2019

Frustrated by decades of police silence, one victim’s family puts the case back on the front page. Detective Williams gets a big break in the Oakland County Child Killer. New technology reveals new leads from old evidence.

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