The WORST episodes of Mr. Mercedes

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

Two years ago, a psychopathic killer drove a stolen Mercedes into a crowd, killing 16. The recently retired detective who headed the unsolved case suddenly begins receiving mysterious messages containing unreleased information and decides to start his own, unofficial investigation.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: AudienceStatus: Ended
Missed You
star
7.39
1033 votes

#1 - Missed You

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2018

With Brady hospitalized, Hodges and Holly rebuild, opening private investigative agency Finders Keepers. Brady's care falls to Dr. Babineau, an ambitious neurosurgeon, with input from his brilliant wife, Cora.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Let’s Go Roaming
star
7.43
986 votes

#2 - Let’s Go Roaming

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2018

Hodges struggles with his cases at Finders Keepers, putting him at odds with a concerned Holly. Sadie senses a shift in Brady's medical state and informs Dr. Babineau. Jerome arrives home from Harvard for the summer.

Directors: Jack Bender
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You Can Go Home Now
star
7.46
871 votes

#3 - You Can Go Home Now

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2018

Brady welcomes a visitor from his past. Sensing Holly's growing frustration, Hodges includes her in his unofficial investigation. Cora continues to apply pressure to Babineau.

Directors: Jack Bender
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People in the Rain
star
7.50
1700 votes

#4 - People in the Rain

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2017

Hodges struggles with the past as it concerns his daughter, Allie. As Deb attempts to make a change for the better, Brady interferes. Robi continues pressuring Brady to impress their bosses. Hodges connects with Janey's niece, Holly.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem
star
7.53
1968 votes

#5 - Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2017

Hodges and Janey dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Olivia's death. Hodges uses Debbie's Blue Umbrella to turns the tables on Brady. Jerome's father intervenes in his relationship with Hodges.

Directors: John Coles
Writer: A.M. Homes
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Pilot
star
7.54
2529 votes

#6 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2017

Two years after retiring, former homicide detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by his last case. When the demented culprit begins to torment Hodges, he embarks on a crusade to bring the killer to justice.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Madness
star
7.57
668 votes

#7 - Madness

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/2019

As she is evaluated for mental competency, Lou continues to be haunted by Brady. Morris and Alma hatch a plan to recover their spoils.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Trial and Terror
star
7.58
604 votes

#8 - Trial and Terror

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2019

Alma and Morris zero in on a suspect. Jerome continues to make strides in the Rothstein case. Hodges shares his guilt over Lou's current situation with Ida. Lou's trial officially begins, and she has some suggestions for Finkelstein.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Motherboard
star
7.58
852 votes

#9 - Motherboard

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2018

Hodges is rattled by the death of a hospital staff member. Jerome offers help in Hodges's quest to uncover the truth. Brady works to master the limitations of his newfound ability. Already struggling to cope, Lou suffers additional setbacks.

Directors: Jack Bender
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On Your Mark
star
7.59
2193 votes

#10 - On Your Mark

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2017

As Hodges struggles to maintain his sanity, both Pete and Ida take notice. Deborah worries about Brady, who gives her a window into his latest work. Hodges connects with Olivia Trelawney's sister Janey, who hires him as a private detective.

Directors: Jack Bender
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The Suicide Hour
star
7.61
1799 votes

#11 - The Suicide Hour

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2017

The cat and mouse game between Hodges and Brady escalates. Hodges has an upsetting conversation with Janey's mother. Deborah's drinking almost causes an accident at the Hartsfield home.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Gods Who Fall
star
7.62
1913 votes

#12 - Gods Who Fall

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2017

Ida is hurt as Hodges and Janey's relationship intensifies. Lou is disturbed by an interaction with a customer. Deborah takes Brady to the cemetery and the two reflect on their difficult past.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Proximity
star
7.63
800 votes

#13 - Proximity

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2018

A visit from Lou elicits an unprecedented response from Brady, and Dr. Babineau pushes him to communicate. Holly begins to come around to Hodges' thinking about Brady. Armed with new intel, Hodges reaches out to Babineau and Cora

Directors: Laura Innes
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Great Balls of Fire
star
7.64
597 votes

#14 - Great Balls of Fire

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2019

Lou's trial continues in earnest. Bill is called as a hostile witness for the prosecution and complicates matters. Holly and Finkelstein draw closer together whilst Morris closes in on Peter. Alma destroys her incriminating evidence. Both Lou and Bill converse with their respective personal ghosts.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Love Lost
star
7.64
608 votes

#15 - Love Lost

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2019

Holly visits Lou ahead of her psych evaluation. Jerome accesses Rothstein's records and uncovers an unexpected connection to Ida. Hodges and Montez look into the death of Stan McNair. Morris and Alma are caught in the act.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Mommy Deadest
star
7.65
542 votes

#16 - Mommy Deadest

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2019

Holly takes on a questionable roommate; after receiving an unexpected visitor, Ida seeks advice from Hodges; Alma and Morris decide they need more leverage.

Directors: Michael J. Leone
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No Good Deed
star
7.66
706 votes

#17 - No Good Deed

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2019

The murder of iconic local author John Rothstein devastates Hodges. When unpublished works of Rothstein's are suspected to be stolen from his home, Hodges launches an investigation.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Bad to Worse
star
7.67
557 votes

#18 - Bad to Worse

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2019

Alma gives Pete a scare and instructs Morris to do the same. Pete revisits the local bookstore. Hodges and Jerome fear for Holly ahead of her taking the stand. Finkelstein tells Lou that she must silence Brady. Holly and Lou deliver powerful testimony.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Ándale
star
7.67
827 votes

#19 - Ándale

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2018

Eager to prosecute Brady, Montez turns up the heat on Dr. Babineau. Holly feels betrayed when Hodges' meddling threatens the future of Finders Keepers. When violence hits close to home, Montez seeks help from Hodges.

Directors: Peter Weller
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Walk Like a Man
star
7.67
771 votes

#20 - Walk Like a Man

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2018

Babineau divulges the details of Brady's treatment, confirming Hodges' worst fears. As news about Brady spreads, Hodges faces intense scrutiny, and Babineau and Cora find themselves in jeopardy.

Directors: Jack Bender
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From the Ashes
star
7.70
1599 votes

#21 - From the Ashes

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2017

A critical error puts Brady in the center of a crisis of his own making. Holly and Jerome make a pivotal discovery. After a tragedy sends Hodges reeling, he goes to visit his daughter, Allie.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Willow Lake
star
7.76
1679 votes

#22 - Willow Lake

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2017

As Hodges helps Janey through a difficult time, their connection deepens. Realizing he still needs their help, Hodges brings Jerome and Holly back into the investigation. Deborah confronts Brady with her concerns.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore
star
7.77
801 votes

#23 - Nobody Puts Brady in a Crestmore

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2018

After Hodges suffers an attack, Ida, Holly, and Jerome rally around him, but Donna is reminded of her deepest fears. As support of Babineau's treatment methods dwindle, Babineau goes over Montez's head.

Directors: Jack Bender
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The End of the Beginning
star
7.79
555 votes

#24 - The End of the Beginning

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2019

Jerome discovers a connection between Alma and Rothstein. After an attempt by Morris fails, Alma pays a visit to Second Story Books. Hodges visits the Saubers family and confirms their worst fears about Pete. Lou learns her fate.

Directors: Jack Bender
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Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream
star
7.83
1605 votes

#25 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/4/2017

Jerome and Holly tell Hodges their concerns about the Mercedes Killer. Tensions continue to escalate between Brady and Robi. As details about the investigation emerge, Hodges, Pete, and Izzy close in on their suspect.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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