The BEST episodes of Motive season 1

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

A cat-and-mouse series with a twist on the everyday whodunit, "Motive" centers on Angie Flynn, a detective on a backwards chase for clues to a killer that has already been revealed to viewers.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: CTVStatus: Ended
Ruthless
star
7.92
326 votes

#1 - Ruthless

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2013

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of an executive assistant and discover an unexpected link between the killer and the victim that threatens to expose a deadly secret.

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The One Who Got Away
star
7.79
334 votes

#2 - The One Who Got Away

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/16/2013

The first season ends with Angie's son Manny preparing to leave for college. Meanwhile, an investigation into the murder of a teenage boy is linked to a past homicide that sparked Angie's interest in police work.

Directors: David Frazee
Writer: James Thorpe
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Detour
star
7.75
426 votes

#3 - Detour

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2013

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the death of a mortgage broker who was found strangled in his office parking lot.

Directors: Andy Mikita
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Public Enemy
star
7.73
381 votes

#4 - Public Enemy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2013

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a health food guru, while Manny tries to get better grades.

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Undertow
star
7.72
325 votes

#5 - Undertow

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2013

Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a young man who was found beaten and suffocated. Clues indicate that the victim was involved with an engaged woman, and suspicion initially falls on the woman's father.

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Brute Force
star
7.67
358 votes

#6 - Brute Force

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/2/2013

There is no lack of suspects when a famous boxer is discovered stabbed to death in his own gym.

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Framed
star
7.66
320 votes

#7 - Framed

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2013

When a beautiful, young art aficionado is shot and killed, Detectives Flynn and Vega’s investigation proves that blood is indeed thicker than water.

Directors: David Frazee
Writer: James Thorpe
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Out of the Past
star
7.58
389 votes

#8 - Out of the Past

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2013

The murder of a news shop owner leads detectives to a respected pediatric doctor with a secret past.

Directors: Kelly Makin
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Pushover
star
7.55
446 votes

#9 - Pushover

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/17/2013

The murder of a limo driver leads detectives to a waitress who cons her prey to steal, lie and kill.

Writer: Wil Zmak
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Against All Odds
star
7.47
364 votes

#10 - Against All Odds

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2013

After a lawyer is murdered, his wife, who receives a $1 million life-insurance payment, is the prime suspect.

Directors: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: James Thorpe
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Fallen Angel
star
7.44
329 votes

#11 - Fallen Angel

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/25/2013

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate the murder of a controversial and outspoken priest.

Directors: Andy Mikita
Writer: Wil Zmak
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Crimes of Passion
star
7.34
527 votes

#12 - Crimes of Passion

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2013

Detectives Flynn and Vega investigate a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl.

Directors: David Frazee
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Creeping Tom
star
7.32
701 votes

#13 - Creeping Tom

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2013

Vancouver homicide detective Angie Flynn investigates the murder of a popular high-school teacher (Joey McIntyre) in the opener of this crime-drama series.

Directors: Bronwen Hughes
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