Episode 1

In 1977, frustrated FBI hostage negotiator Holden Ford finds an unlikely ally in veteran agent Bill Tench and begins studying a new class of murderer.

Episode 2

Holden interviews the eerily articulate murderer Ed Kemper, but his research provokes negative feedback at the Bureau.

Episode 3

Dr. Wendy Carr joins Holden and Bill in their first success, when their insights lead to an arrest.

Episode 4

Bill and Holden consult with Wendy to begin classifying their subjects. They receive surprising news.

Episode 5

Holden and Bill return to a perplexing case in Pennsylvania where a set of clues leading in multiple directions leaves no shortage of suspects.

Episode 6

Wendy considers an offer. Holden and Bill struggle to communicate the meaning of their findings to the judicial system in the baffling Altoona case.

Episode 7

Wendy takes a career risk to relocate and join the team full time. Holden and Bill find it harder to keep the emotional intensity of work at bay.

Episode 8

Bill and Wendy interview candidates for a fourth member of the team. Holden is intrigued by complaints about a school principal's odd habit.

Episode 9

Holden's methods during a disturbing interview with mass murderer Richard Speck create dissension among the team and kick off an internal FBI probe.

Episode 10

The team cracks under pressure from an in-house review. Holden's bold style elicits a confession but puts his career, relationships and health at risk.