The worst episodes of The Listener

Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S03E06 · July 11, 2012 · 1h

    She Sells Sanctuary5.9

    A cult is investigated after three young women vanish.

  2. 02

    S04E01 · May 29, 2013 · 1h

    Blast from the Past5.9

    The fourth season opens with Toby and Michelle investigating a string of high-tech thefts in Vancouver, where Toby encounters an ex-girlfriend who may be linked to the main suspect.

  3. 03

    S04E05 · June 26, 2013 · 1h

    Buckle Up5.9

    Toby goes undercover in order to chase thieves who are pretending to be police officers.

  4. 04

    S04E13 · August 28, 2013 · 1h

    Fatal Vision5.9

    Toby is affected by post-traumatic stress disorder after shooting and killing a suspect. Meanwhile, the IIB tries to stop an assassination.

  5. 05

    S03E01 · May 30, 2012 · 1h

    The Bank Job6.0

    A bank heist becomes a hostage situation, forcing Toby to use his telepathic abilities.

  6. 06

    S03E13 · September 12, 2012 · 1h

    The Shooting6.0

    Michelle's job is in jeopardy after she shoots a suspect, and Toby tries to prove she was set up with a bad tip.

  7. 07

    S04E11 · August 14, 2013 · 1h

    House of Horror6.0

    An actor is murdered during the filming of a supposedly cursed horror movie.

  8. 08

    S02E01 · February 8, 2011 · 1h

    Lady in the Lake6.1

    Toby helps a woman with amnesia regain her memory, which includes some unsavory corporate behaviours. But his actions draw the attention and suspicions of Sgt. Michelle McCluskey at the IIB.

  9. 09

    S02E02 · February 15, 2011 · 1h

    Crime Seen6.1

    McCluskey asks Toby for help when she fears that an undercover operative may be in danger, which results in Toby revealing his gift to McCluskey.

  10. 10

    S02E13 · May 24, 2011 · 1h

    Reckoning6.1

    Unexplained suicides may be linked to a gifted young woman, and Olivia expresses concern for Toby's health.

  11. 11

    S04E02 · June 5, 2013 · 1h

    The Blue Line6.1

    Toby and Michelle deal with a difficult new police superintendent while tracking a gang of dangerous robbers.

  12. 12

    S04E03 · June 12, 2013 · 1h

    Early Checkout6.1

    Toby's girlfriend suspects that her coworker was targeted after writing a derisive exposé.

  13. 13

    S05E07 · July 7, 2014 · 1h

    Amuse Bouche6.1

    A cooking-show contestant is poisoned on live TV.

  14. 14

    S05E13 · August 18, 2014 · 1h

    In Our Midst6.1

    Toby, Michelle and Dev investigate after Becker is implicated in a criminal conspiracy.

  15. 15

    S03E08 · July 25, 2012 · 1h

    Now You See Him6.2

    Toby and Michelle search for Magnus Elphrenson after he escapes from prison again.

  16. 16

    S03E09 · August 15, 2012 · 1h

    Crossed6.2

    Toby loses confidence in his abilities after Michelle doesn't trust his insights concerning a philanthropist's homicide.

  17. 17

    S01E08 · July 23, 2009 · 1h

    One Way or Another6.3

    Toby gathers information from a traumatized rape victim whose attacker Marks failed to convict in the past. During his probe, Toby discovers Marks may have a deeper connection to the case.

  18. 18

    S01E10 · August 6, 2009 · 1h

    Missing6.3

    Toby works on a missing-person case in hopes of receiving a $100,000 reward, which he wants to use to save the nearly bankrupt restaurant owned by Oz's family. The case, however, proves more complicated than Toby anticipated.

  19. 19

    S02E03 · February 22, 2011 · 1h

    In His Sights6.3

    Toby passes a polygraph test and joins the IIB as a confidential informant, and is tasked with probing threats against a Conservative Party politician.

  20. 20

    S02E04 · March 8, 2011 · 1h

    The Brothers Volkov6.3

    A Russian consul general is murdered and his middle son confesses to the crime, but Toby isn't convinced the confession will close the case.

  21. 21

    S03E03 · June 13, 2012 · 1h

    Curtain Call6.3

    Toby poses as a superstar's assistant after her life is threatened.

  22. 22

    S03E04 · June 20, 2012 · 1h

    The Taking6.3

    A teenager's abduction is investigated.

  23. 23

    S03E12 · September 5, 2012 · 1h

    The Bro Code6.3

    Oz seeks help for his childhood pal who witnessed a murder, but then Oz's life is put in jeopardy.

  24. 24

    S04E04 · June 19, 2013 · 1h

    Cold Storage6.3

    Toby and Michelle search for a killer who may have stolen national defense secrets.

  25. 25

    S04E08 · July 24, 2013 · 1h

    The Illustrated Woman6.3

    Toby uncovers a web of corporate espionage and blackmail while investigating a mysterious woman's death.

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