Mindhunter (TV series)
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Mindhunter is an American psychological crime thriller television series created by Joe Penhall, based on the 1995 true-crime book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The series debuted in 2017 and ran for two seasons. Executive producers included Penhall, Charlize Theron, and David Fincher, with Fincher serving as the series' most frequent director and de facto showrunner, overseeing many of the scriptwriting and production processes. The series stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv, and follows the founding of the Behavioral Science Unit in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the beginning of criminal profiling. The first season of 10 episodes debuted worldwide on Netflix on October 13, 2017. The second season was released by Netflix on August 16, 2019. A potential third season was put on indefinite hold in 2020. In 2023, Fincher said the series was definitely over.
Infobox
Genre
Crime drama Psychological thriller
Created by
Joe Penhall
Based on
Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas Mark Olshaker
Starring
Jonathan Groff Holt McCallany Anna Torv Hannah Gross Cotter Smith Stacey Roca Cameron Britton Michael Cerveris Joe Tuttle Lauren Glazier Albert Jones Sierra McClain June Carryl
Music by
Jason Hill
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
19
Executive producers
Beth Kono Charlize Theron Joe Penhall Ceán Chaffin Joshua Donen David Fincher Courtenay Miles
Producers
Jim Davidson Mark Winemaker Liz Hannah
Production location
Pennsylvania
Cinematography
Christopher Probst Erik Messerschmidt
Editors
Kirk Baxter Tyler Nelson Byron Smith Eric Zumbrunnen Grant Surmi
Running time
34–73 minutes
Production company
Denver and Delilah Productions
Network
Netflix
Release
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) – August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Tables
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
10
Episodes
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
9
Episodes
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| 1 | 10 | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | ||
| 2 | 9 | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | ||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2017)
1
1
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1
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season
1
Title
"Episode 1"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Joe Penhall
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
FBI special agent Holden Ford is leading a hostage negotiation in Braddock, Pennsylvania in 1977. Although it ends with the assailant killing himself, Ford told that his negotiation was successful since he saved the hostage's life. He is promoted to teaching and takes an interest in a class delving into the minds of killers, taught by Peter Rathman
FBI special agent Holden Ford is leading a hostage negotiation in Braddock, Pennsylvania in 1977. Although it ends with the assailant killing himself, Ford told that his negotiation was successful since he saved the hostage's life. He is promoted to teaching and takes an interest in a class delving into the minds of killers, taught by Peter Rathman
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FBI special agent Holden Ford is leading a hostage negotiation in Braddock, Pennsylvania in 1977. Although it ends with the assailant killing himself, Ford told that his negotiation was successful since he saved the hostage's life. He is promoted to teaching and takes an interest in a class delving into the minds of killers, taught by Peter Rathman
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2
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2
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season
2
Title
"Episode 2"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Joe Penhall
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
In Wichita, Kansas, an ADT serviceman named Dennis demands that a coworker hand over an empty cardboard core from a roll of electrical tape before he will give him a new one. Tench and Ford arrive in San Francisco, where Ford requests a conversation with Manson, imprisoned 30 miles away. Tench tells him gaining access to Manson is impossible, but l
In Wichita, Kansas, an ADT serviceman named Dennis demands that a coworker hand over an empty cardboard core from a roll of electrical tape before he will give him a new one. Tench and Ford arrive in San Francisco, where Ford requests a conversation with Manson, imprisoned 30 miles away. Tench tells him gaining access to Manson is impossible, but l
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In Wichita, Kansas, an ADT serviceman named Dennis demands that a coworker hand over an empty cardboard core from a roll of electrical tape before he will give him a new one. Tench and Ford arrive in San Francisco, where Ford requests a conversation with Manson, imprisoned 30 miles away. Tench tells him gaining access to Manson is impossible, but l
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3
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3
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season
3
Title
"Episode 3"
Directed by
Asif Kapadia
Written by
Story by : Joe Penhall
Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Ruby Rae Spiegel
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
The ADT serviceman stares at a house before getting in a van and driving away. Ford and Tench approach Dr. Wendy Carr, a social sciences professor in Boston, Massachusetts, for academic input on their study. Their attempt to meet Benjamin Franklin Miller is declined. There is another attack of an elderly woman in Sacramento. Her dog is killed in th
The ADT serviceman stares at a house before getting in a van and driving away. Ford and Tench approach Dr. Wendy Carr, a social sciences professor in Boston, Massachusetts, for academic input on their study. Their attempt to meet Benjamin Franklin Miller is declined. There is another attack of an elderly woman in Sacramento. Her dog is killed in th
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overall
The ADT serviceman stares at a house before getting in a van and driving away. Ford and Tench approach Dr. Wendy Carr, a social sciences professor in Boston, Massachusetts, for academic input on their study. Their attempt to meet Benjamin Franklin Miller is declined. There is another attack of an elderly woman in Sacramento. Her dog is killed in th
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4
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4
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4
Title
"Episode 4"
Directed by
Asif Kapadia
Written by
Story by : Joe Penhall
Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Dominic Orlando
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
Ford and Tench interview Montie Rissell, a serial killer who murdered five women in Virginia. Rissell shows no remorse for his actions and considers himself a victim. His technique is less sophisticated and organized than Kemper's. He killed his first victim because she was a prostitute who did not resist his attempt to rape her, and killed other v
Ford and Tench interview Montie Rissell, a serial killer who murdered five women in Virginia. Rissell shows no remorse for his actions and considers himself a victim. His technique is less sophisticated and organized than Kemper's. He killed his first victim because she was a prostitute who did not resist his attempt to rape her, and killed other v
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Ford and Tench interview Montie Rissell, a serial killer who murdered five women in Virginia. Rissell shows no remorse for his actions and considers himself a victim. His technique is less sophisticated and organized than Kemper's. He killed his first victim because she was a prostitute who did not resist his attempt to rape her, and killed other v
5
5
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5
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5
Title
"Episode 5"
Directed by
Tobias Lindholm
Written by
Jennifer Haley
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
In Altoona, the investigation into the murder of Beverly Jean continues. Ford, Tench, and Ocasek interview her fiancé, Benjamin "Benji" Barnwright. Benji begins crying profusely and Ford suspects that this reaction is not sincere. Benji's mother mentions Benji's brother-in-law, Frank Janderman. Tench and Ford discover Frank's violent past, but deci
In Altoona, the investigation into the murder of Beverly Jean continues. Ford, Tench, and Ocasek interview her fiancé, Benjamin "Benji" Barnwright. Benji begins crying profusely and Ford suspects that this reaction is not sincere. Benji's mother mentions Benji's brother-in-law, Frank Janderman. Tench and Ford discover Frank's violent past, but deci
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In Altoona, the investigation into the murder of Beverly Jean continues. Ford, Tench, and Ocasek interview her fiancé, Benjamin "Benji" Barnwright. Benji begins crying profusely and Ford suspects that this reaction is not sincere. Benji's mother mentions Benji's brother-in-law, Frank Janderman. Tench and Ford discover Frank's violent past, but deci
6
6
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6
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season
6
Title
"Episode 6"
Directed by
Tobias Lindholm
Written by
Story by : Joe Penhall
Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Tobias Lindholm
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
The ADT serviceman is seen practicing tying knots while his wife tends to their infant daughter. Shepard offers Carr a full-time consulting position at the FBI. In Altoona, Tench confronts Benji. Carr concludes that when Rose arrived she saw that Beverly Jean was alive and told Benji and Frank that they had to kill her. The police conclude that Ben
The ADT serviceman is seen practicing tying knots while his wife tends to their infant daughter. Shepard offers Carr a full-time consulting position at the FBI. In Altoona, Tench confronts Benji. Carr concludes that when Rose arrived she saw that Beverly Jean was alive and told Benji and Frank that they had to kill her. The police conclude that Ben
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The ADT serviceman is seen practicing tying knots while his wife tends to their infant daughter. Shepard offers Carr a full-time consulting position at the FBI. In Altoona, Tench confronts Benji. Carr concludes that when Rose arrived she saw that Beverly Jean was alive and told Benji and Frank that they had to kill her. The police conclude that Ben
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7
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7
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season
7
Title
"Episode 7"
Directed by
Andrew Douglas
Written by
Story by : Joe Penhall
Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
Tench and Ford travel to Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, to interview Jerry Brudos. Brudos admits to having a shoe fetish. Ford buys an extra-large pair of women's shoes for Brudos, which he uses to get Brudos talking. Carr begins feeding a stray cat in the laundry room of her new apartment building in Fredericksburg. Tench and Nancy ta
Tench and Ford travel to Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, to interview Jerry Brudos. Brudos admits to having a shoe fetish. Ford buys an extra-large pair of women's shoes for Brudos, which he uses to get Brudos talking. Carr begins feeding a stray cat in the laundry room of her new apartment building in Fredericksburg. Tench and Nancy ta
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Tench and Ford travel to Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, to interview Jerry Brudos. Brudos admits to having a shoe fetish. Ford buys an extra-large pair of women's shoes for Brudos, which he uses to get Brudos talking. Carr begins feeding a stray cat in the laundry room of her new apartment building in Fredericksburg. Tench and Nancy ta
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8
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8
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season
8
Title
"Episode 8"
Directed by
Andrew Douglas
Written by
Story by : Erin Levy
Teleplay by : Erin Levy and Jennifer Haley
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
Ford is invited to speak at an elementary school and is approached by a teacher, Janet Ebner, who is concerned with Principal Roger Wade's behavior of tickling children's feet and giving them nickels. Ford becomes suspicious that Debbie is cheating on him. The BSU hires Gregg Smith. Ford asks Smith to come with him to speak with Wade, whom he suspe
Ford is invited to speak at an elementary school and is approached by a teacher, Janet Ebner, who is concerned with Principal Roger Wade's behavior of tickling children's feet and giving them nickels. Ford becomes suspicious that Debbie is cheating on him. The BSU hires Gregg Smith. Ford asks Smith to come with him to speak with Wade, whom he suspe
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Ford is invited to speak at an elementary school and is approached by a teacher, Janet Ebner, who is concerned with Principal Roger Wade's behavior of tickling children's feet and giving them nickels. Ford becomes suspicious that Debbie is cheating on him. The BSU hires Gregg Smith. Ford asks Smith to come with him to speak with Wade, whom he suspe
9
9
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9
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season
9
Title
"Episode 9"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Story by : Carly Wray
Teleplay by : Carly Wray and Jennifer Haley
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
10
10
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10
No. in
season
10
Title
"Episode 10"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Story by : Joe Penhall
Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley
Original release date
October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
Kemper writes repeatedly to Ford, saying he would like to meet with him again. Devier agrees to meet the FBI voluntarily. Ford uses techniques he learned from his interviews to achieve a confession. The police celebrate, and after having too many drinks, Ford brags about the unit's involvement with serial killers. His boasts reach the press. Carr f
Kemper writes repeatedly to Ford, saying he would like to meet with him again. Devier agrees to meet the FBI voluntarily. Ford uses techniques he learned from his interviews to achieve a confession. The police celebrate, and after having too many drinks, Ford brags about the unit's involvement with serial killers. His boasts reach the press. Carr f
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Kemper writes repeatedly to Ford, saying he would like to meet with him again. Devier agrees to meet the FBI voluntarily. Ford uses techniques he learned from his interviews to achieve a confession. The police celebrate, and after having too many drinks, Ford brags about the unit's involvement with serial killers. His boasts reach the press. Carr f
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | David Fincher | Joe Penhall | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| FBI special agent Holden Ford is leading a hostage negotiation in Braddock, Pennsylvania in 1977. Although it ends with the assailant killing himself, Ford told that his negotiation was successful since he saved the hostage's life. He is promoted to teaching and takes an interest in a class delving into the minds of killers, taught by Peter Rathman | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | David Fincher | Joe Penhall | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| In Wichita, Kansas, an ADT serviceman named Dennis demands that a coworker hand over an empty cardboard core from a roll of electrical tape before he will give him a new one. Tench and Ford arrive in San Francisco, where Ford requests a conversation with Manson, imprisoned 30 miles away. Tench tells him gaining access to Manson is impossible, but l | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Asif Kapadia | Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Ruby Rae Spiegel | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| The ADT serviceman stares at a house before getting in a van and driving away. Ford and Tench approach Dr. Wendy Carr, a social sciences professor in Boston, Massachusetts, for academic input on their study. Their attempt to meet Benjamin Franklin Miller is declined. There is another attack of an elderly woman in Sacramento. Her dog is killed in th | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Asif Kapadia | Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Dominic Orlando | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| Ford and Tench interview Montie Rissell, a serial killer who murdered five women in Virginia. Rissell shows no remorse for his actions and considers himself a victim. His technique is less sophisticated and organized than Kemper's. He killed his first victim because she was a prostitute who did not resist his attempt to rape her, and killed other v | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Tobias Lindholm | Jennifer Haley | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| In Altoona, the investigation into the murder of Beverly Jean continues. Ford, Tench, and Ocasek interview her fiancé, Benjamin "Benji" Barnwright. Benji begins crying profusely and Ford suspects that this reaction is not sincere. Benji's mother mentions Benji's brother-in-law, Frank Janderman. Tench and Ford discover Frank's violent past, but deci | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Tobias Lindholm | Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Tobias Lindholm | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| The ADT serviceman is seen practicing tying knots while his wife tends to their infant daughter. Shepard offers Carr a full-time consulting position at the FBI. In Altoona, Tench confronts Benji. Carr concludes that when Rose arrived she saw that Beverly Jean was alive and told Benji and Frank that they had to kill her. The police conclude that Ben | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Andrew Douglas | Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| Tench and Ford travel to Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, to interview Jerry Brudos. Brudos admits to having a shoe fetish. Ford buys an extra-large pair of women's shoes for Brudos, which he uses to get Brudos talking. Carr begins feeding a stray cat in the laundry room of her new apartment building in Fredericksburg. Tench and Nancy ta | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Andrew Douglas | Story by : Erin Levy Teleplay by : Erin Levy and Jennifer Haley | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| Ford is invited to speak at an elementary school and is approached by a teacher, Janet Ebner, who is concerned with Principal Roger Wade's behavior of tickling children's feet and giving them nickels. Ford becomes suspicious that Debbie is cheating on him. The BSU hires Gregg Smith. Ford asks Smith to come with him to speak with Wade, whom he suspe | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | David Fincher | Story by : Carly Wray Teleplay by : Carly Wray and Jennifer Haley | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| The ADT serviceman sits in the house of an intended victim. When the clock strikes midnight and the victim shows no sign of arriving, he becomes fed up with waiting, tidies up after himself, and leaves, frustrated. At the Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, Ford and Tench interview Richard Speck, who shows no interest in cooperating unt | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | David Fincher | Story by : Joe Penhall Teleplay by : Joe Penhall and Jennifer Haley | October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) | |
| Kemper writes repeatedly to Ford, saying he would like to meet with him again. Devier agrees to meet the FBI voluntarily. Ford uses techniques he learned from his interviews to achieve a confession. The police celebrate, and after having too many drinks, Ford brags about the unit's involvement with serial killers. His boasts reach the press. Carr f | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2019)
11
11
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11
No. in
season
1
Title
"Episode 1"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Story by : Doug Jung and Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
The ADT serviceman's wife walks in on him performing autoerotic asphyxiation. Holden wakes up in the hospital and learns that he had a panic attack. Tench, who has been looking for him, retrieves him from the hospital. Shepard retires and his replacement, Ted Gunn, gives his full support to the BSU and does away with the OPR inquiry. Ford tells Car
The ADT serviceman's wife walks in on him performing autoerotic asphyxiation. Holden wakes up in the hospital and learns that he had a panic attack. Tench, who has been looking for him, retrieves him from the hospital. Shepard retires and his replacement, Ted Gunn, gives his full support to the BSU and does away with the OPR inquiry. Ford tells Car
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The ADT serviceman's wife walks in on him performing autoerotic asphyxiation. Holden wakes up in the hospital and learns that he had a panic attack. Tench, who has been looking for him, retrieves him from the hospital. Shepard retires and his replacement, Ted Gunn, gives his full support to the BSU and does away with the OPR inquiry. Ford tells Car
12
12
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12
No. in
season
2
Title
"Episode 2"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Story by : Doug Jung and Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
The ADT serviceman's wife gives him a pamphlet about overcoming sexual deviance. Tench begins to look into the BTK killer and, with Ford's help, notices that he models his behavior on that of other killers, including David Berkowitz. Tench and a local policeman meet with BTK's only known surviving victim, who is traumatized. They interview Berkowit
The ADT serviceman's wife gives him a pamphlet about overcoming sexual deviance. Tench begins to look into the BTK killer and, with Ford's help, notices that he models his behavior on that of other killers, including David Berkowitz. Tench and a local policeman meet with BTK's only known surviving victim, who is traumatized. They interview Berkowit
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The ADT serviceman's wife gives him a pamphlet about overcoming sexual deviance. Tench begins to look into the BTK killer and, with Ford's help, notices that he models his behavior on that of other killers, including David Berkowitz. Tench and a local policeman meet with BTK's only known surviving victim, who is traumatized. They interview Berkowit
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13
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13
No. in
season
3
Title
"Episode 3"
Directed by
David Fincher
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Joshua Donen and Phillip Howze
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
While in Atlanta with Jim Barney to interview killers William "Junior" Pierce and William Henry Hance, Ford is approached by three mothers who ask him to investigate the seemingly related murders of their children. The body found in Nancy's realty house is revealed to have been that of a toddler, who was tied to a cross. Tench offers his assistance
While in Atlanta with Jim Barney to interview killers William "Junior" Pierce and William Henry Hance, Ford is approached by three mothers who ask him to investigate the seemingly related murders of their children. The body found in Nancy's realty house is revealed to have been that of a toddler, who was tied to a cross. Tench offers his assistance
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While in Atlanta with Jim Barney to interview killers William "Junior" Pierce and William Henry Hance, Ford is approached by three mothers who ask him to investigate the seemingly related murders of their children. The body found in Nancy's realty house is revealed to have been that of a toddler, who was tied to a cross. Tench offers his assistance
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14
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14
No. in
season
4
Title
"Episode 4"
Directed by
Andrew Dominik
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Jason Johnson & Colin J. Louro and Joshua Donen
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Ford's profile of the child murderer in Atlanta as a black serial killer would be politically costly to Atlanta authorities if publicized, and the FBI is removed from the investigation. Carr goes on a date with Kay and reveals that she broke up with her previous girlfriend, who had been her professor, feeling there was a power imbalance in their re
Ford's profile of the child murderer in Atlanta as a black serial killer would be politically costly to Atlanta authorities if publicized, and the FBI is removed from the investigation. Carr goes on a date with Kay and reveals that she broke up with her previous girlfriend, who had been her professor, feeling there was a power imbalance in their re
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Ford's profile of the child murderer in Atlanta as a black serial killer would be politically costly to Atlanta authorities if publicized, and the FBI is removed from the investigation. Carr goes on a date with Kay and reveals that she broke up with her previous girlfriend, who had been her professor, feeling there was a power imbalance in their re
15
15
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15
No. in
season
5
Title
"Episode 5"
Directed by
Andrew Dominik
Written by
Story by : Pamela Cederquist
Teleplay by : Pamela Cederquist and Liz Hannah
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Carr's relationship with Kay heats up. Ford and Tench consult Kemper briefly to get insights into the BTK case before interviewing Charles Manson. Manson denies responsibility for any murders. Tench becomes upset during the interview and ends it early. Ford goes alone to interview Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers, while Tench flies home on a l
Carr's relationship with Kay heats up. Ford and Tench consult Kemper briefly to get insights into the BTK case before interviewing Charles Manson. Manson denies responsibility for any murders. Tench becomes upset during the interview and ends it early. Ford goes alone to interview Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers, while Tench flies home on a l
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Carr's relationship with Kay heats up. Ford and Tench consult Kemper briefly to get insights into the BTK case before interviewing Charles Manson. Manson denies responsibility for any murders. Tench becomes upset during the interview and ends it early. Ford goes alone to interview Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers, while Tench flies home on a l
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16
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16
No. in
season
6
Title
"Episode 6"
Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
As the situation in Atlanta worsens, the FBI is again sent to investigate. With Ford and Tench in Atlanta, Carr and Smith go to New York to interview Paul Bateson. The Tenches are concerned that Brian is age-regressing in response to his role in the murder of the toddler.
As the situation in Atlanta worsens, the FBI is again sent to investigate. With Ford and Tench in Atlanta, Carr and Smith go to New York to interview Paul Bateson. The Tenches are concerned that Brian is age-regressing in response to his role in the murder of the toddler.
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As the situation in Atlanta worsens, the FBI is again sent to investigate. With Ford and Tench in Atlanta, Carr and Smith go to New York to interview Paul Bateson. The Tenches are concerned that Brian is age-regressing in response to his role in the murder of the toddler.
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17
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17
No. in
season
7
Title
"Episode 7"
Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Liz Hannah
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Ford and Tench hit a dead end with the investigation in Atlanta; they interview a plumber in vain. Ford suggests a new plan to lure the killer, a procession honoring the memory of the victims. Carr is disappointed when told by Gunn not to interview any more criminals and to focus instead on her analysis. She invites Kay to move in with her, but Kay
Ford and Tench hit a dead end with the investigation in Atlanta; they interview a plumber in vain. Ford suggests a new plan to lure the killer, a procession honoring the memory of the victims. Carr is disappointed when told by Gunn not to interview any more criminals and to focus instead on her analysis. She invites Kay to move in with her, but Kay
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Ford and Tench hit a dead end with the investigation in Atlanta; they interview a plumber in vain. Ford suggests a new plan to lure the killer, a procession honoring the memory of the victims. Carr is disappointed when told by Gunn not to interview any more criminals and to focus instead on her analysis. She invites Kay to move in with her, but Kay
18
18
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18
No. in
season
8
Title
"Episode 8"
Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Alex Metcalf
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Ford is persistent with his profiling to catch the Atlanta murderer and predicts that he will probably throw the victims in a river to avoid traces; Jim recommends that they watch the bridges in the area. An upset Tench attempts to reconnect with Brian, while Nancy shows strong signs of wanting to move. Carr overhears Kay having a conversation with
Ford is persistent with his profiling to catch the Atlanta murderer and predicts that he will probably throw the victims in a river to avoid traces; Jim recommends that they watch the bridges in the area. An upset Tench attempts to reconnect with Brian, while Nancy shows strong signs of wanting to move. Carr overhears Kay having a conversation with
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Ford is persistent with his profiling to catch the Atlanta murderer and predicts that he will probably throw the victims in a river to avoid traces; Jim recommends that they watch the bridges in the area. An upset Tench attempts to reconnect with Brian, while Nancy shows strong signs of wanting to move. Carr overhears Kay having a conversation with
19
19
No.
overall
19
No. in
season
9
Title
"Episode 9"
Directed by
Carl Franklin
Written by
Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles
Teleplay by : Shaun Grant
Original release date
August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
The police and FBI focus their investigation on Wayne Williams as the primary suspect of the Atlanta murders, but find it difficult to obtain physical evidence. Williams is later charged for two of the murders, but Ford doubts himself after APD decides to close all the child murder cases. Tench is stunned when he returns home to see that Nancy has
The police and FBI focus their investigation on Wayne Williams as the primary suspect of the Atlanta murders, but find it difficult to obtain physical evidence. Williams is later charged for two of the murders, but Ford doubts himself after APD decides to close all the child murder cases. Tench is stunned when he returns home to see that Nancy has
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overall
The police and FBI focus their investigation on Wayne Williams as the primary suspect of the Atlanta murders, but find it difficult to obtain physical evidence. Williams is later charged for two of the murders, but Ford doubts himself after APD decides to close all the child murder cases. Tench is stunned when he returns home to see that Nancy has
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 11 | 1 | "Episode 1" | David Fincher | Story by : Doug Jung and Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| The ADT serviceman's wife walks in on him performing autoerotic asphyxiation. Holden wakes up in the hospital and learns that he had a panic attack. Tench, who has been looking for him, retrieves him from the hospital. Shepard retires and his replacement, Ted Gunn, gives his full support to the BSU and does away with the OPR inquiry. Ford tells Car | ||||||
| 12 | 2 | "Episode 2" | David Fincher | Story by : Doug Jung and Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| The ADT serviceman's wife gives him a pamphlet about overcoming sexual deviance. Tench begins to look into the BTK killer and, with Ford's help, notices that he models his behavior on that of other killers, including David Berkowitz. Tench and a local policeman meet with BTK's only known surviving victim, who is traumatized. They interview Berkowit | ||||||
| 13 | 3 | "Episode 3" | David Fincher | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Joshua Donen and Phillip Howze | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| While in Atlanta with Jim Barney to interview killers William "Junior" Pierce and William Henry Hance, Ford is approached by three mothers who ask him to investigate the seemingly related murders of their children. The body found in Nancy's realty house is revealed to have been that of a toddler, who was tied to a cross. Tench offers his assistance | ||||||
| 14 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Andrew Dominik | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Jason Johnson & Colin J. Louro and Joshua Donen | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| Ford's profile of the child murderer in Atlanta as a black serial killer would be politically costly to Atlanta authorities if publicized, and the FBI is removed from the investigation. Carr goes on a date with Kay and reveals that she broke up with her previous girlfriend, who had been her professor, feeling there was a power imbalance in their re | ||||||
| 15 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Andrew Dominik | Story by : Pamela Cederquist Teleplay by : Pamela Cederquist and Liz Hannah | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| Carr's relationship with Kay heats up. Ford and Tench consult Kemper briefly to get insights into the BTK case before interviewing Charles Manson. Manson denies responsibility for any murders. Tench becomes upset during the interview and ends it early. Ford goes alone to interview Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers, while Tench flies home on a l | ||||||
| 16 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Carl Franklin | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Courtenay Miles | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| As the situation in Atlanta worsens, the FBI is again sent to investigate. With Ford and Tench in Atlanta, Carr and Smith go to New York to interview Paul Bateson. The Tenches are concerned that Brian is age-regressing in response to his role in the murder of the toddler. | ||||||
| 17 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Carl Franklin | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Liz Hannah | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| Ford and Tench hit a dead end with the investigation in Atlanta; they interview a plumber in vain. Ford suggests a new plan to lure the killer, a procession honoring the memory of the victims. Carr is disappointed when told by Gunn not to interview any more criminals and to focus instead on her analysis. She invites Kay to move in with her, but Kay | ||||||
| 18 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Carl Franklin | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Alex Metcalf | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| Ford is persistent with his profiling to catch the Atlanta murderer and predicts that he will probably throw the victims in a river to avoid traces; Jim recommends that they watch the bridges in the area. An upset Tench attempts to reconnect with Brian, while Nancy shows strong signs of wanting to move. Carr overhears Kay having a conversation with | ||||||
| 19 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Carl Franklin | Story by : Joshua Donen & Courtenay Miles Teleplay by : Shaun Grant | August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16) | |
| The police and FBI focus their investigation on Wayne Williams as the primary suspect of the Atlanta murders, but find it difficult to obtain physical evidence. Williams is later charged for two of the murders, but Ford doubts himself after APD decides to close all the child murder cases. Tench is stunned when he returns home to see that Nancy has | ||||||
· Reception › Accolades
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Dorian Awards
Category
TV Performance of the Year – Actor
Nominee(s)
Jonathan Groff
Result
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Year
Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Category
Cameron Britton
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Year
Satellite Awards
Award
Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series
Category
Jonathan Groff
Nominee(s)
Won
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Series
Year
Best Drama Series
Award
Mindhunter
Category
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Year
Saturn Awards
Award
Best New Media Television Series
Category
Mindhunter
Nominee(s)
Nominated
TCA Awards
TCA Awards
Year
TCA Awards
Award
Outstanding New Program
Category
Mindhunter
Nominee(s)
Nominated
USC Scripter Awards
USC Scripter Awards
Year
USC Scripter Awards
Award
Best Adapted TV Screenplay
Category
Joe Penhall, Jennifer Haley, John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker (for "Episode 10")
Nominee(s)
Nominated
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Category
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
Nominee(s)
Erik Messerschmidt (for "Episode 6")
Result
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Year
Satellite Awards
Award
Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series
Category
Jonathan Groff
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Drama Series
Best Drama Series
Year
Best Drama Series
Award
Mindhunter
Category
Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards
Writers Guild of America Awards
Year
Writers Guild of America Awards
Award
Drama Series
Category
Pamela Cederquist, Joshua Donen, Marcus Gardley, Shaun Grant, Liz Hannah, Phillip Howze, Jason Johnson, Doug Jung, Colin Louro, Alex Metcalf, Courtenay Miles, Dominic Orlando, Joe Penhall and Ruby Rae Spiegel
Nominee(s)
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2018 | Dorian Awards | TV Performance of the Year – Actor | Jonathan Groff | Nominated | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Cameron Britton | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series | Jonathan Groff | Won | ||
| Best Drama Series | Mindhunter | Nominated | |||
| Saturn Awards | Best New Media Television Series | Mindhunter | Nominated | ||
| TCA Awards | Outstanding New Program | Mindhunter | Nominated | ||
| USC Scripter Awards | Best Adapted TV Screenplay | Joe Penhall, Jennifer Haley, John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker (for "Episode 10") | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour) | Erik Messerschmidt (for "Episode 6") | Nominated | |
| Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series | Jonathan Groff | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama Series | Mindhunter | Nominated | |||
| Writers Guild of America Awards | Drama Series | Pamela Cederquist, Joshua Donen, Marcus Gardley, Shaun Grant, Liz Hannah, Phillip Howze, Jason Johnson, Doug Jung, Colin Louro, Alex Metcalf, Courtenay Miles, Dominic Orlando, Joe Penhall and Ruby Rae Spiegel | Nominated |