Mr. Mercedes
10 episodes
No Good Deed
The murder of iconic local author John Rothstein devastates Hodges. When unpublished works of Rothstein's are suspected to be stolen from his home, Hodges launches an investigation.
Madness
As she is evaluated for mental competency, Lou continues to be haunted by Brady. Morris and Alma hatch a plan to recover their spoils.
Love Lost
Holly visits Lou ahead of her psych evaluation. Jerome accesses Rothstein's records and uncovers an unexpected connection to Ida. Hodges and Montez look into the death of Stan McNair. Morris and Alma are caught in the act.
Trial and Terror
Alma and Morris zero in on a suspect. Jerome continues to make strides in the Rothstein case. Hodges shares his guilt over Lou's current situation with Ida. Lou's trial officially begins, and she has some suggestions for Finkelstein.
Great Balls of Fire
Morris can't make sense of Danielle's disappearance. Ida clocks Pete's growing appreciation for Rothstein's work. Alma approaches Marjorie Saubers. During Lou's trial, Pace calls Hodges and Montez to the stand. Holly and Finkelstein grow closer.
Bad to Worse
Alma gives Pete a scare and instructs Morris to do the same.Pete revisits the local bookstore. Hodges and Jerome fear for Holly ahead of her taking the stand.Finkelstein tells Lou that she must silence Brady. Holly and Lou deliver powerful testimony.
The End of the Beginning
Jerome discovers a connection between Alma and Rothstein. After an attempt by Morris fails, Alma pays a visit to Second Story Books. Hodges visits the Saubers family and confirms their worst fears about Pete. Lou learns her fate.
Mommy Deadest
Holly takes on a questionable roommate. After receiving an unexpected visitor, Ida seeks advice from Hodges. Alma and Morris decide they need more leverage.
Crunch Time
Hodges and Jerome have a breakthrough in the Rothstein case. Holly gets a strange inheritance. Morris makes a frightening discovery.
Burning Man
Hodges gets an unexpected call. Pete has a plan. Morris starts to feel the heat.