Episode Guide
The Final Chapter
Season 1, Ep. 15
Ryan tries to stop Joe Carroll from achieving his goal; Joe guides Claire to a special location.
First Aired: April 29, 2013
The End Is Near
Season 1, Ep. 14
Weston, Parker and Ryan plan to storm the mansion, but Joe has already orchestrated his escape; followers create a diversion at the town evacuation center, causing panic and leading to the abduction of an FBI official.
First Aired: April 22, 2013
Havenport
Season 1, Ep. 13
When Roderick's role as sheriff is called into question, he makes a shocking decision that impacts Joey; Ryan tries to gain the trust of one of Joey's followers.
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First Aired: April 15, 2013
The Curse
Season 1, Ep. 12
Ryan finds a follower who may be able to lead the way to Joe Carroll; Agent Weston returns, possibly more affected by his run-in with the cult than anyone realized; Claire and Emma come together for the first time since Joey's abduction.
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First Aired: April 8, 2013
Whips and Regret
Season 1, Ep. 11
Ryan and Parker try to recover after losing Claire to Joe's followers; Claire has an unexpected reunion as she adjusts to life at the mansion; Jacob struggles with Emma's betrayal.
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First Aired: April 1, 2013
Guilt
Season 1, Ep. 10
Joe sends followers to capture Claire; Jacob's stress over recent decisions affects his reunion with Emma.
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First Aired: March 25, 2013
Love Hurts
Season 1, Ep. 9
Ryan and Parker try to outwit their new leader; Joe demands information on Claire's location from Ryan; past followers return.
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First Aired: March 18, 2013
Welcome Home
Season 1, Ep. 8
Ryan and Parker are upset when the FBI makes Nick Donovan (Mike Colter) lead investigator as the search for Joey Matthews and Joe Carroll continues; a follower and Joe Carroll form a deadly plan.
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First Aired: March 11, 2013
Let Me Go
Season 1, Ep. 7
Joe Carroll makes a case to be transferred to a different facility, raising Ryan's suspicions; Emma and Joey come across one of Roderick's men.
Read more: Emma begins to crack and Carroll is granted a prison transfer
First aired on March 4, 2013.
The Fall
Season 1, Ep. 6
A new follower reveals Carroll's true intentions; Hardy tries to turn Jacob, Emma and Paul against one another; Emma makes a surprising decision.
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First aired on February 25, 2013.
The Siege
Season 1, Ep. 5
As Hardy and the team make their next move, panic spreads at the followers' hideout; Carroll seeks out a lawyer from his past.
Mad Love
Season 1, Ep. 4
Maggie devises a plan to put an end to Hardy; Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been hiding from Emma; Hardy and Claire's relationship is explored.
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First aired on February 11, 2013.
The Poet's Fire
Season 1, Ep. 3
Hardy and the FBI try to predict the actions of a new follower named Rick (Michael Drayer); Paul's jealousy reaches a breaking point; the beginning of Carroll and Hardy's relationship is revealed.
First aired on February 4, 2013.
Chapter Two
Season 1, Ep. 2
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.
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First aired on January 28, 2013.
Pilot
Season 1, Ep. 1
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.
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First aired on January 21, 2013.