The BEST episodes of The Following
Every episode of The Following ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Following!
Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.
#1 - Home
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/2015
As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.
#2 - Fly Away
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2014
Ryan and Max turn to the FBI for back-up on their plan; Joe's relationship enters uncharted territory; Luke ends up in a troubling situation.
#3 - Sacrifice
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2014
Ryan and the FBI's search for Lily Gray is redirected when Max is faced with a new threat; Joe, Mandy and Emma realize everything isn't what it seems at their new hideout.
#4 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2013
Former FBI agent Ryan Hardy is drawn out of retirement when serial killer Joe Carroll escapes from prison; the investigation reveals that Carroll has a cult following.
#5 - Unmasked
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2014
New information leads Max, Ryan and Weston closer to uncovering the mole within the FBI; Joe and Micah launch a plan that sends a message to Ryan and the world.
#6 - The Reaping
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/14/2014
Ryan's mission to infiltrate the Korban compound and capture Joe doesn't go as planned; Claire asks Carrie to give Joe a message; Weston makes a life-changing decision.
#7 - Silence
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/21/2014
Many lives are threatened as Joe enacts his final plan; Claire's decision puts her in treacherous territory; Mark and Luke must decide what to do next.
#8 - Reunion
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2015
With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.
#9 - Chapter Two
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2013
Ryan, Agent Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker investigate the history of Carroll's psyche; Emma, Jacob and Paul hold Claire's son while they plan for their next move.
#10 - Forgive
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/2014
When Mark and Luke turn the tables on Joe and Ryan, the two enemies are forced to work together to save the woman they love.
#11 - Kill the Messenger
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2015
After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new elusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.
#12 - The Reckoning
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2015
As suspicions rise alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.
#13 - Dead or Alive
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/18/2015
The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.
#14 - A Hostile Witness
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2015
On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.
#15 - Betrayal
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2014
Joe chooses a new target; Ryan is confronted with news of Claire's reappearance; Mandy makes a decision that could undo everything Joe's been working for.
#16 - The Messenger
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2014
In hope of finding new answers, Ryan searches for the man who taught Joe to kill; Mandy and Emma wait for Joe to reveal his plan.
#17 - Evermore
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2015
With Joe Carroll’s execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won’t go easily. Ryan’s presence is demanded at the scene when a hostage situation ensues, as the world stands by watching the heavy news coverage of the day’s events.
#18 - The Final Chapter
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/29/2013
Ryan tries to stop Joe Carroll from achieving his goal; Joe guides Claire to a special location.
#19 - Resurrection
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2014
Despite appearances a healed Ryan Hardy has gotten his life together, he continues to obsess about Joe Carroll; a murderous rampage on the anniversary of Joe's death leaves everyone determined to uncover the truth.
#20 - Family Affair
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2014
After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI, despite Weston's constant warnings to stay out of the way. Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
#21 - For Joe
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2014
Ryan receives mysterious phone calls that lead to an encounter with a major threat; revelations about Joe's new life come to light.
#22 - A Simple Trade
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2015
A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.
#23 - New Blood
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/2015
Joe Carroll is on death row and his followers are no more, but a fresh series of brutal killings reopens old wounds for Ryan Hardy and a terrifying new nemesis awaits him and the team.
#24 - Freedom
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2014
Ryan and Mike suspect a new cult leader may be on the rise after another deadly massacre; Joe confirms his new plans for the Korban cult.
#25 - The Siege
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2013
As Hardy and the team make their next move, panic spreads at the followers' hideout; Carroll seeks out a lawyer from his past.