The worst episodes of The Sinner
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.
- 01
Jamie seeks vengeance, putting him on a collision course with Ambrose.
- 02
Ambrose urges the NYPD to investigate Jamie for a new crime. Jamie struggles to salvage his life.
- 03
Vera reveals Mosswood's past to Ambrose, leading to a turn in Julian's case.
- 04
Jamie pays Sonya a surprise visit. Ambrose goes to extreme lengths to get a confession.
- 05
After a major turn in the case, Ambrose's tactics are scrutinized.
- 06
Ambrose visits the town of Clark Harbor for a getaway and finds himself at the center of a tragedy.
- 07
Heather and Ambrose search for Julian.
- 08
Heather and Ambrose continue their search for Julian as Marin’s past is unraveled.
- 09
Ambrose pursues Jamie through New York City and tries to prevent another homicide.
- 10
An unassuming housewife stabs a beachgoer to death, which sparks an investigation and creates confusion in a small town.
- 11
As Ambrose zeroes in on a new suspect, a rift develops between him and Heather.
- 12
Heather makes a startling realization about Marin. Vera and Julian are dealt a hard blow.
- 13
Ambrose and Heather begin to unravel where Julian is from. Julian is thrust into a new world.
- 14
Ambrose returns to Mosswood to confront Vera about the commune's work.
- 15
A troubled detective returns to his hometown to investigate why a young boy would kill his parents.
- 16
When Ambrose begins to waver, Cora convinces him to take a risk for the case.
- 17
Ambrose investigates Jamie's past. Leela gives birth as Jamie's anxiety reaches a breaking point.
- 18
Cora tries to block Ambrose's continuing investigation, while Mason struggles to come to terms with secrets from Cora's past.
- 19
A new suspect leads the investigation into an ongoing feud between the Lams and the Muldoons.
- 20
Ambrose heads to the mainland to learn more about Percy's past and uncovers dark family secrets.
- 21
When the Muldoons push to close the investigation, Ambrose refuses, pushing Sonya to the brink.
- 22
Detective Ambrose investigates a tragic yet suspicious car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester.
- 23
Ambrose looks into Jamie and Nick's relationship before the crash. Jamie begins to unravel.
- 24
Ambrose unearths a startling secret about Cora that changes the course of the investigation; Mason takes matters into his own hands.
- 25
Cora finally remembers the night in question.
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