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The Bridge Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 2013 - 2013

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Jul 10, 201361 mins

When a body is found on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez, two detectives, one from the United States and one from Mexico, must work together to hunt down a serial killer operating on both sides of the border.

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Episode 2

Calaca

Wed, Jul 17, 201351 mins

As the investigation deepens, both detectives must navigate not only the complex forensic evidence but also the cultural and procedural differences that define their respective approaches to police work. Cross's methodical, by-the-book American methodology clashes with Ruiz's more intuitive, relationship-based Mexican style, creating friction that both hinders and unexpectedly advances their progress. Meanwhile, journalist Daniel Frye finds himself increasingly entangled in the case when it becomes clear that the killer has specifically targeted him for reasons that remain unclear. His attempts to maintain professional distance become complicated as the investigation reveals connections that hit closer to home than anticipated. On the American side of the border, Charlotte Millwright faces her own crisis when she makes a disturbing discovery on her ranch property that threatens to upend her carefully constructed life. This development introduces new questions about the connections between seemingly separate crimes and the porous nature of border security.

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Episode 3

Rio

Wed, Jul 24, 201339 mins

Sonya and Marco race to track down a prime suspect who could lead them to the lone desert survivor. Charlotte confronts an unexpected visitor determined to keep business as usual.

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Episode 4

Maria of the Desert

Wed, Jul 31, 201339 mins

Maria of the Desert picks up immediately after the chilling events of the previous installment, with a kidnapped young woman still in grave danger. Sonya, the determined investigator, races against time to trace her location, following threads that take her deeper into the borderland's shadowy underbelly. Meanwhile, Marco, her Mexican counterpart, risks his standing by pursuing an unorthodox plan to secure the victim's safety. The pressure mounts as a powerful criminal element from Juarez begins to make its presence felt on U.S. soil. The story unfolds in parallel strands, balancing the procedural hunt with the dangerous escalation across the border, all while keeping the victim's survival as the ticking clock at the heart of the narrative.

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Episode 5

The Beast

Wed, Aug 7, 201346 mins

The story continues along the U.S.-Mexico divide, where seasoned detective Marco Ruiz and methodical counterpart Sonya Cross attempt to peel back layers of a troubling case that stretches farther than appearances suggest. Both law enforcement partners increasingly sense hidden hands shaping the murders and cover-ups within their reach. Charlotte Millwright, whose recent inheritance has left her vulnerable and conflicted, turns toward Marco, seeking guidance as criminal pressures close in on her world. Across the border, a restless young girl chases dangerous thrills in Juarez, testing the limits of her own recklessness against an unforgiving urban landscape. On a quieter stage, Steven Linder finds his solitude pierced when an unexpected figure lands on his doorstep, blurring the space between his guarded privacy and the outside world. The strands, varied in rhythm but unified in tone, circle themes of entrapment, responsibility, and the line between calculated choice and chaotic fate.

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Episode 6

ID

Wed, Aug 14, 201342 mins

Sonya bonds with a key witness from the case. Marco uncovers Sonya and Hank's past. Charlotte calls on an old friend for help.

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Episode 7

Destino

Wed, Aug 21, 201340 mins

The EPPD corners their prime suspect. Charlotte questions Ray's true intentions. Linder crosses the border and takes on his most difficult case yet.

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Episode 8

Vendetta

Wed, Aug 28, 201343 mins

Sonya pursues a cold lead despite Marco's insistence that it's a dead end. Charlotte finds out that Ray has jeopardized her ranch.

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Episode 9

The Beetle

Wed, Sep 4, 201342 mins

Marco reconnects with a friend from his past and races to save his family. Charlotte responds to her biggest threat. Linder reveals his true feelings.

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Episode 10

Old Friends

Wed, Sep 11, 201337 mins

Sonya and Marco close in on the Killer. Charlotte takes drastic measures to protect her ranch. Frye learns that demons from his past aren't done with him yet.

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Episode 11

Take the Ride, Pay the Toll

Wed, Sep 18, 201338 mins

Showdown on the bridge as the Killer reveals his endgame.

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Episode 12

All About Eva

Wed, Sep 25, 201347 mins

Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco. Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance.

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Episode 13

The Crazy Place

Wed, Oct 2, 201342 mins

Sonya and Marco search for a missing girl. Charlotte meets someone who knows too much about her new business venture. Marco makes a decision that could change everything.

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