Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Kaiseki (Episode 1) 8.5
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-02-28
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.
Sakizuke (Episode 2) 8.2
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-03-07
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As the FBI seeks Will's help in tracking a killer who turns his victims' bodies into art, Will plots to reveal the truth about Hannibal.
Hassun (Episode 3) 8.5
Writer: Steve Lightfoot
Air date: 2014-03-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As Will's murder trial begins, a copycat killer sends a gruesome message. Jack is under pressure to wrap up Will's case while Hannibal hopes for his friend's exoneration.
Takiawase (Episode 4) 8.6
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-03-21
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Emboldened after drug therapy from Dr. Chilton, Will sets a deadly plan in place to expose Hannibal. A new killer is turning victims into beehives.
Mukōzuke (Episode 5) 8.7
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-03-28
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The BSU investigates Beverly's death after her body is found displayed in a gruesome tableau. Abel Gideon returns to the Baltimore Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Will seeks a horrific revenge for Beverly's death.
Futamono (Episode 6) 8.5
Writer: Andrew Black
Air date: 2014-04-04
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.
Yakimono (Episode 7) 8.7
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-04-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.
Su-zakana (Episode 8) 7.7
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-04-18
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Will resumes his therapy with Dr. Lecter. The FBI investigates the murder of a woman whose body was found sewn inside a dead horse.
Shiizakana (Episode 9) 8.1
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-04-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.
Naka-Choko (Episode 10) 8.3
Writer: Kai Yu Wu
Air date: 2014-05-02
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.
Kō No Mono (Episode 11) 8.5
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-05-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.
Tome-wan (Episode 12) 8.3
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-05-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.
Mizumono (Episode 13) 9.0
Writer: Bryan Fuller
Air date: 2014-05-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Springing their trap, Jack, Will and Alana face off with Hannibal in a bloody final showdown, but the doctor has a few surprises of his own.