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The Killing: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Apr 3, 2011 Updated Jul 27, 2026

The Killing is an American crime drama television series. It is based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. The series revolves around a homicide detective who is conflicted about staying in Seattle. The detective feels compelled to solve the murder of a teenage girl. The series explores themes related to the past and its impact on the present.

Season overview

The Killing is an American crime drama television series. It is based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. The series revolves around a homicide detective who is conflicted about staying in Seattle. The detective feels compelled to solve the murder of a teenage girl. The series explores themes related to the past and its impact on the present.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Apr 3, 2011 · 46 min

On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Rosie Larsen. Mitch and Stan Larsen frantically try to

S1·E2

The Cage

Apr 3, 2011 · 46 min

The investigation into Rosie’s killer begins as Sarah and Holder question the missing girl’s parents, Stan and Mitch, as well as Rosie’s friends and City Councilman Richmond. Rosie

S1·E3

El Diablo

Apr 10, 2011 · 46 min

Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah tracks down a witness and is led to a suspect.

S1·E4

A Soundless Echo

Apr 17, 2011 · 46 min

Linden and Holder pressure Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect.

S1·E5

Super 8

Apr 24, 2011 · 46 min

Rosie's teacher provides Sarah and Holder with a new piece of evidence. Richmond's campaign team plans a new anti-crime television commercial. Mitch continues to struggle with the

S1·E6

What You Have Left

May 1, 2011 · 44 min

Sarah and Holder intensify their investigation on a suspect's family and friends. Gwen and Richmond disagree over strategy for the next debate with the mayor. Meanwhile, Rosie's fu

S1·E7

Vengeance

May 8, 2011 · 46 min

Mitch questions the validity of the police investigation while Richmond has to deal with a negative ad. It's discovered that Rosie was at Bennett's apartment the night she died.

S1·E8

Stonewalled

May 15, 2011 · 46 min

Sarah and Holder evade the FBI and unearth new evidence. Mitch endangers the boys, prompting Stan to take matters into his own hands. Richmond tries to climb back in the race.

S1·E9

Undertow

May 22, 2011 · 46 min

The police are thwarted in their efforts to arrest Bennet. Richmond thinks long and hard about removing himself from the Mayor's race. Mitch and Stan have had it with the police.

S1·E11

Missing

Jun 5, 2011 · 46 min

Sarah and Holder discover more on Rosie, but the investigation gets stalled when they have to set out on a search for Jack.

S1·E12

Beau Soleil

Jun 12, 2011 · 46 min

The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.

S1·E13

Orpheus Descending

Jun 19, 2011 · 49 min

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.