The WORST episodes of The Sinner

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

In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.

Last Updated: 8/6/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Part VIII
star
7.09
1046 votes

#1 - Part VIII

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2020

Jamie seeks vengeance, putting him on a collision course with Ambrose.

Directors: Derek Simonds
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Part VI
star
7.32
1085 votes

#2 - Part VI

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2020

Jamie pays Sonya a surprise visit; Ambrose goes to extreme lengths to get a confession.

Directors: Radium Cheung
Writer: Julie Siege
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Part VII
star
7.33
1025 votes

#3 - Part VII

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2020

After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.

Directors: Rachel Goldberg
Writer: Willie Reale
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Part V
star
7.34
1101 votes

#4 - Part V

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2020

Ambrose urges the NYPD to investigate Jamie for a new crime; Jamie struggles to salvage his life.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Ahmadu Garba
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Part II
star
7.35
1233 votes

#5 - Part II

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2020

Ambrose looks into Jamie and Nick's relationship before the crash. Jamie begins to unravel.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Part IV
star
7.35
1134 votes

#6 - Part IV

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2020

Ambrose pursues Jamie through New York City and tries to prevent another homicide.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
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Part V
star
7.37
777 votes

#7 - Part V

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2021

Ambrose discovers the source of Percy's ritualistic practices and dives deeper into her past.

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Part III
star
7.37
774 votes

#8 - Part III

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2021

Ambrose heads to the mainland to learn more about Percy's past and uncovers dark family secrets.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Jenny Zhang
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Part V
star
7.38
1660 votes

#9 - Part V

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2018

As Ambrose zeroes in on a new suspect, a rift develops between him and Heather.

Directors: Cherien Dabis
Writer: Samir Mehta
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Part IV
star
7.38
781 votes

#10 - Part IV

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2021

When the Muldoons push to close the investigation, Ambrose refuses, pushing Sonya to the brink.

Directors: Radium Cheung
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Part I
star
7.44
866 votes

#11 - Part I

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021

Ambrose visits the town of Clark Harbor for a getaway and finds himself at the center of a tragedy.

Directors: Antonio Campos
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Part III
star
7.45
1218 votes

#12 - Part III

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2020

Ambrose investigates Jamie's past; Leela gives birth as Jamie's anxiety reaches a breaking point.

Directors: Andrew McCarthy
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Part II
star
7.46
816 votes

#13 - Part II

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2021

A new suspect leads the investigation into an ongoing feud between the Lams and the Muldoons.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Part I
star
7.47
1350 votes

#14 - Part I

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2020

Detective Ambrose investigates a tragic yet suspicious car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Part VI
star
7.51
764 votes

#15 - Part VI

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2021

A shocking new crime further rattles the town of Clark Harbor; Ambrose and Meg team together.

Directors: Batan Silva
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Part I
star
7.52
4565 votes

#16 - Part I

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

An unassuming housewife stabs a beachgoer to death, which sparks an investigation and creates confusion in a small town.

Directors: Antonio Campos
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Part VI
star
7.56
1639 votes

#17 - Part VI

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2018

Vera reveals Mosswood's past to Ambrose, leading to a turn in Julian's case.

Directors: Brad Anderson
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Part II
star
7.57
1799 votes

#18 - Part II

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

Ambrose and Heather begin to unravel where Julian is from. Julian is thrust into a new world.

Directors: Antonio Campos
Writer: Ellen Fairey
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Part IV
star
7.58
1711 votes

#19 - Part IV

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2018

Ambrose returns to Mosswood to confront Vera about the commune's work.

Directors: Jody Lee Lipes
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Part II
star
7.58
4007 votes

#20 - Part II

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2017

Cora tries to block Ambrose's continuing investigation. Mason struggles to come to terms with secrets from Cora's past.

Directors: Antonio Campos
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Part VII
star
7.58
745 votes

#21 - Part VII

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2021

Unsure whom to trust, Ambrose hunts down his pursuers.

Directors: Batan Silva
Writer: Mia Chang
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Part VIII
star
7.59
1566 votes

#22 - Part VIII

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2018

Heather and Ambrose continue their search for Julian as Marin's past is unraveled.

Directors: John David Coles
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Part I
star
7.61
2004 votes

#23 - Part I

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

After a startling double murder, Heather Novack, a young detective, calls on Ambrose for guidance.

Directors: Antonio Campos
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Part VIII
star
7.62
734 votes

#24 - Part VIII

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2021

Ambrose exposes the secret that threw Percy's life off course, setting off widespread consequences.

Directors: Monica Raymund
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Part VI
star
7.62
3336 votes

#25 - Part VI

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

When Ambrose begins to waver, Cora convinces him to take a risk for the case.

Directors: Jody Lee Lipes
Writer: Tom Pabst
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