The essential episodes of Scream: The TV Series
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Scream: The TV Series — each pick states its reason.
- 01
What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past.
- 02
Emma learns that her mother has been keeping even more secrets; the Killer challenges Emma to a dangerous game.
- 03
Emma races to save a friend from the killer's dangerous game of hide-and-seek.
- 04
Emma is shaken by another death; and uncovers a secret from the past.
- 05
Emma, who doubts that the actual killer has been captured, teams with Piper to find answers at the Halloween dance.
- 06
In the Season 1 finale, Emma tries to save a loved one and also learns the identity of the killer.
- 07
Emma grapples with the implications of her father's return, while a bloody gift reveals Audrey's stalker has graduated from fun and games to outright murder. Branson returns to Lakewood leaving Brooke to question his intentions.
- 08
Jake's sudden disappearance is beginning to worry Brooke until a gift from Jake arrives just in time for Kieran's birthday party. The Lakewood Six take an unexpected trip deep into their subconscious.
- 09
The death of a loved one hits hard and GW High goes into lockdown. Suspicions rise among the Lakewood 5 who wonder if it's all happening again and if one of their own is the Killer…
- 10
Eli takes Emma on a criminal adventure while Noah's relationship with Zoe escalates and the Killer lures Brooke and Audrey into a deadly trap.
- 11
In the shocking season 2 finale, Emma and Audrey must make a daring move. Finally facing off with the Killer, they unmask Piper's final surprise.
- 12
GhostFace is back! When a shadowy figure from Deion's past returns to haunt his present, it threatens the lives of him and his newfound friends.
- 13
On Halloween night, GhostFace lures the Deadfast Club out of the city to the suburbs. Tricks rather than treats ensue, leaving the group bloodied and battered.
- 14
When put to another test, each member of the group must choose who they trust the most.
- 15
GhostFace's deadly game draws to an end!
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