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The Killing Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 2011
This adaptation of a Danish-TV hit crime drama brings an addictive brand of whodunit from Scandinavia all the way to Seattle, where workaholic homicide detective Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) is assigned to the murder of teenager Rosie Larsen (Katie Findlay). As evidence slowly turns up, Linden drifts further and further from a plan to retire to California with her fiancé, while the grief felt by Rosie's parents and family is shown at heartbreaking length. Entering the fray are a street-wise partner for Linden named Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman), and politician Darren Richmond (Billy Campbell), whose mention of the case in his mayoral campaign proves to be just the beginning of the race's involvement in the investigation. The first season covers a two-week period in which rain is constant and red herring is the never-ending fish of the day, as suspects and evidence are presented with an ambiguous brilliance leaving viewers as puzzled as Linden and Holder.
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 60 mins
A detective's last day in homicide finds her investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl who was supposed to be spending the weekend with a friend from school in the opener of this crime-drama series. When the teen's parents learn she didn't show up for class on Monday, they launch their own search, and when word gets out about the missing girl, a mayoral candidate cancels a forum planned at the high school.
Episode 2
The Cage
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 60 mins
Linden and Holder visit Rosie's high school to question classmates and teachers about where she may have gone after the dance; Richmond and his staff go into spin mode over the fact that the victim was found in a car linked to his campaign.
Episode 3
El Diablo
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 60 mins
Police try to determine the connection between the teen girl's murder and the grisly crime scene at "The Cage" in the basement of the high school.
Episode 4
A Soundless Echo
Sun, Apr 17, 2011 60 mins
Rosie's ex-boyfriend Jasper comes under pressure from Sarah and Holder, who also grill a new suspect about the murder. The victim's best friend, Sterling, spills some astonishing secrets about Rosie's personal life. Meanwhile, grief-stricken Stan and Mitch plan their daughter's funeral service, and candidate Richmond seeks a financial shot-in-the-arm at a ritzy party, where he hopes to raise funds.
Episode 5
Super 8
Sun, Apr 24, 2011 60 mins
One of Rosie's teachers provides Sarah and Holder with crucial new evidence. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign comes up with an anticrime TV spot; and Stan steps up his search for Rosie's killer and enlists Belko's help.
Episode 6
What You Have Left
Sun, May 1, 2011 60 mins
A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and Holder. Meanwhile, Richmond and his campaign adviser Gwen don't see eye-to-eye on strategy for his upcoming debate with the mayor; Rosie's funeral is held; and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.
Episode 7
Vengeance
Sun, May 8, 2011 60 mins
The police discover more about Rosie's activities the night of her murder; candidate Richmond's campaign is in danger of being stopped in its tracks by a negative ad, and he takes action; and Mitch begins to wonder about the direction of the police department's investigation.
Episode 8
Stonewalled
Sun, May 15, 2011 60 mins
While steering clear of the FBI, Sarah and Holder uncover some surprising new evidence; Richmond scrambles to get back into the mayoral race; and Mitch's actions endanger her sons, leaving Stan to try and gain the upper hand.
Episode 9
Undertow
Sun, May 22, 2011 60 mins
Police efforts to make an arrest hit a roadblock; Richmond reconsiders his place in the race; and the Larsens tire of the police's inability to collar a suspect and decide to take matters into their own hands.
Episode 10
I'll Let You Know When I Get There
Sun, May 29, 2011 60 mins
The police must regroup after they have second thoughts about a prime suspect, which has a big impact on Richmond's standings in the polls. Meanwhile, Stan's actions could quite possibly land him behind bars.
Episode 11
Missing
Sun, Jun 5, 2011 60 mins
The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder. But everything must be put on hold when Jack goes missing, and the two detectives go searching for him.
Episode 12
Beau Soleil
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 60 mins
As the investigation continues, Rosie is tied to an unusual Web site; work is halted on the waterfront project, which gives Richmond's campaign a shot in the arm; and imprisoned Stan comes to grips with his demons, while Mitch uncovers secrets about her murdered daughter.
Episode 13
Orpheus Descending
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 60 mins
The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case; Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future.
