The BEST episodes of Forever (2014) season 1

Every episode of Forever (2014) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Forever (2014) season 1!

A 200-year-old Dr. Henry Morgan, who works in a mortuary trying to find a key to untying the curse of his immortality.

Last Updated: 10/14/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
The Last Death of Henry Morgan
star
8.40
1342 votes

#1 - The Last Death of Henry Morgan

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2015

Henry and Adam have been on a long, unrelenting collision course, which is about to come to a head – possibly bringing about one man’s death – with only Jo standing in the way. Henry and Jo’s murder investigation into a museum worker’s death centers on a priceless missing ancient dagger, which not only ended the life of Julius Caesar, but also killed Adam the first time. Meanwhile, Adam knows that there is something that Henry fears more than death – that Jo might discover his mystery. The two men tangle in a tumultuous game-changing confrontation. But at long last, will Jo finally learn about Henry’s secret?

Directors: Brad Anderson
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Skinny Dipper
star
8.25
1437 votes

#2 - Skinny Dipper

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2014

When a taxi cab driver is killed with an antique sword, it is just the start of the tangled web the anonymous caller weaves to draw Henry under his influence. But what is "Adam" really after?

Directors: Steve Boyum
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The Night in Question
star
8.18
1456 votes

#3 - The Night in Question

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/21/2015

Henry tackles the most important case of his career: the disappearance of the love of his life, Abigail, after she left him. Desperate to find out where she might have gone, Abe, unbeknownst to Henry, secretly contacts Lucas to help find clues to her whereabouts. Already involved in a murder investigation with Jo, Henry involves Lucas and the team of detectives under the guise of searching for "Abe’s mother" -- never letting on his own relationship with Abigail. Henry and Abe’s anxiety is ratcheted up as one terrifying domino falls after another until Henry uncovers the horrifying details of Abigail's last secret.

Directors: Michael Fields
Writer: Phil Klemmer
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Pilot
star
8.00
2396 votes

#4 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2014

A deadly subway collision is investigated as a New York City medical examiner attempts to discover the truth behind his inexplicable immortality.

Directors: Brad Anderson
Writer: Matt Miller
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Best Foot Forward
star
7.98
1422 votes

#5 - Best Foot Forward

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/2015

A human foot in a blood-soaked ballet slipper is found in a bin at a theater.

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The Man in the Killer Suit
star
7.94
1430 votes

#6 - The Man in the Killer Suit

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2014

Duelling identities of a murdered british aristocrat lead Henry and Jo to investigate New York’s wealthy and working class to reveal the killer.

Directors: Jace Alexander
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Dead Men Tell Long Tales
star
7.90
1382 votes

#7 - Dead Men Tell Long Tales

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2015

When the owner of a treasure hunting salvage company is murdered, the investigation leads Henry and Jo on a chase to find the missing ship's gold and the killer.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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Hitler on the Half-Shell
star
7.90
1146 votes

#8 - Hitler on the Half-Shell

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/3/2015

Is Karl Haas a hero or a traitor and thief? When he ends up in the morgue, it starts an explosive chain of events with Henry and Jo racing to track not just a murderer, but also to solve a decades old notorious art crime.

Directors: David Warren
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The Frustrating Thing about Psychopaths
star
7.88
1795 votes

#9 - The Frustrating Thing about Psychopaths

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2014

Henry and Jo investigate homicides that mimic those of Jack the Ripper and the Black Dahlia murders.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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6 A.M.
star
7.85
1547 votes

#10 - 6 A.M.

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2014

Harlem's jazz community serves as the backdrop for a musical murder probe dealing with the rights to a legendary jazz hit, '6 A.M'.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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The Ecstasy of Agony
star
7.85
1650 votes

#11 - The Ecstasy of Agony

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2014

Henry explores the fine line between pleasure and pain, both literally and mentally, to solve his next case.

Directors: Brad Anderson
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The Art of Murder
star
7.84
1855 votes

#12 - The Art of Murder

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2014

Memories brought on by an investigation into a wealthy matriarch's death torment Henry.

Directors: Jace Alexander
Writer: Chris Fedak
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Punk is Dead
star
7.82
1390 votes

#13 - Punk is Dead

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2015

While Jo and Isaac are at a punk rock club, a mummified body is found in the wall.

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Fountain of Youth
star
7.80
1898 votes

#14 - Fountain of Youth

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2014

Multiple deaths are caused by a highly sought-after product called Aterna that claims to reverse the aging process. Despite the dangers, Abe is tempted to try Aterna.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Janet Lin
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Look Before You Leap
star
7.78
2133 votes

#15 - Look Before You Leap

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2014

Henry and Jo scrutinize the conflicting evidence in a bridge jumper's death to solve the crime.

Directors: Sam Hill
Writer: Matt Miller
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Diamonds Are Forever
star
7.78
1222 votes

#16 - Diamonds Are Forever

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2015

Henry and Jo investigate an ex-con with a connection to Jo's late husband. Henry ends up in jail in 1816 London.

Writer: Janet Lin
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Social Engineering
star
7.77
1219 votes

#17 - Social Engineering

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/2015

Henry's secret is jeopardized when he investigates the death of an underground activist.

Directors: Antonio Negret
Writer: John Enbom
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The King of Columbus Circle
star
7.75
1198 votes

#18 - The King of Columbus Circle

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/10/2015

What appears to be the dead body of an ordinary old man, turns out to be of royal lineage with an unusual connection to Henry. A familiar scar and radioactive poison point Henry and Jo to the man being an assassinated king in exile. Moreover, a half century earlier, Henry remembers performing an emergency, life-saving operation on a boy while on his honeymoon with Abigail. The boy turned out to be a prince of a tiny crumbling kingdom. Life came full circle as the boy grew up to be a king -- and now, the murder victim lying in Henry's morgue. The mystery deepens when other members of this royal family are poisoned and it is revealed that the king has an heir. Meanwhile, Abe continues to investigate his roots and discovers something amazing about his bloodline.

Directors: Matt Barber
Writer: Phil Klemmer
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The Wolves of Deep Brooklyn
star
7.72
1172 votes

#19 - The Wolves of Deep Brooklyn

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/2015

Henry returns to work to investigate the murder of a young investor, who happens to be the son of one of Abe's wartime Army buddies. Abe and his Army buddies decide to play detective and solve the case.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Zev Borow
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The Pugilist Break
star
7.70
1720 votes

#20 - The Pugilist Break

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2014

A former junkie - now a community activist - turns up dead of an apparent overdose.

Writer: Phil Klemmer
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Memories of Murder
star
7.67
1197 votes

#21 - Memories of Murder

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2015

The death of a young college woman sends Henry and Jo back to the cultural hotbed that was New York in the 1970s. Murder victim Sarah Clancy's fascination with authentic 70's attire is more than just a fashion statement, it is revealed that she had an unhealthy obsession with the past. The investigation ironically leads Henry and Jo back to college professor Molly Dawes (aka the dominatrix Iona Payne), who taught Sarah in a course on sexual identity. Molly not only agrees to help in the search for the killer, but she and Henry spark a hot, romantic connection. Flashbacks to 1979 reveal Henry and Abigail's struggle coming to terms with their age difference as they try to celebrate their anniversary with a night on the town.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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New York Kids
star
7.63
1659 votes

#22 - New York Kids

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2014

When a young, selfless doctor turns up dead, Henry and Jo plow his privileged past for clues to his murder. Henry is compelled to confront a life-and-death matter that would reveal his secret. Abe discloses a surprise of his own to Henry.

Directors: Steve Shill
Writer: Zev Borow
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