The Following Season 1 Episodes

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Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot

In the series premiere episode, FBI Agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) is called out of retirement to track down serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) who's escaped from prison.
Episode 1 - Pilot

In the series premiere episode, FBI Agent Ryan Hardy (KEVIN BACON) is called out of retirement to track down serial killer JoeCarroll (JAMES PUREFOY) who's escaped from prison.
Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Chapter Two

Ryan Hardy, Agent Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, who is brought in to lead the investigation into Joe Carroll and his followers, dive deeper into the history of Carroll's psyche. To do so, they enlist the help of Carroll's ex-wife, and Hardy's former love, Claire Matthews. Meanwhile, Emma (series star Valorie Curry), Jacob (series star Nico Tortorella) and Paul (series star Adan Canto) keep Claire's son Joey at a house in the country as they prepare for their next move.
Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: The Poet's Fire

A new follower is uncovered in Rick Kester (guest star Michael Drayer), who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship is revealed.
Episode 3 - Chapter Two

Ryan Hardy, Agent Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, who is brought in to lead the investigation into Joe Carroll and his followers, dive deeper into the history of Carroll's psyche. To do so, they enlist the help of Carroll's ex-wife, and Hardy's former love, Claire Matthews. Meanwhile, Emma (series star VALORIE CURRY), Jacob (series star NICO TORTORELLA) and Paul (series star ADANCANTO) keep Claire's son Joey at a house in the country as they prepare for their next move.
Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Mad Love

Maggie (guest star Virginia Kull) devises a plot to put an end to Hardy. Meanwhile, tension rises as Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been keeping from Emma and more information about Hardy and Claire's past relationship is revealed.
Episode 5 - The Poet's Fire

A new follower is uncovered in Rick Kester (guest star MICHAEL DRAYER), who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship is revealed.
Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: The Siege

When Claire receives a phone call that may lead her to find her son, the FBI and Ryan Hardy set their next move into motion, causing panic at the farmhouse. Meanwhile, Joe Carroll seeks a lawyer from his past (guest star Renee Elise Goldsberry) to send a message that has deadly results.
Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: The Fall

Joe Carroll's true intentions are revealed through a new follower, Charlie Mead (guest star Tom Lipinski). As Ryan learns of Joe's plans, he tries to stall Emma, Jacob and Paul by taunting them in hopes of turning them against each other. Meanwhile, Emma makes a shocking decision.
Episode 7 - Mad Love

Maggie (guest star VIRGINIA KULL) devises a plot to put an end to Hardy. Meanwhile, tension rises as Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been keeping from Emma and more information about Hardy and Claire's past relationship is revealed.
Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: Let Me Go

With the help of attorney Olivia Warren, Joe Carroll makes a case against Ryan and the FBI to be transferred to a different facility, but Ryan suspects a larger plan may be at play. Meanwhile, Emma and Joey arrive at a meeting point and come across another one of Roderick's men who has a secret of his own.
Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Welcome Home

With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan (guest star Mike Colter) to run lead on the case -- much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have a life-threatening result.
Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: Love Hurts

With Weston still in the hospital, Ryan and Parker attempt to outsmart their new boss, Donovan in order to continue their search. In a surprising move, Joe reaches out to Ryan to demand Claire's location and reveals that he will go to great lengths to lure her out of FBI custody. Meanwhile, followers from the past make a shocking return.
Episode 9 - The Siege

When Claire receives a phone call that may lead her to find her son, the FBI and Ryan Hardy set their next move into motion, causing panic at the farmhouse. Meanwhile, Joe Carroll seeks a lawyer from his past (guest star RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY) to send a message that has deadly results.
Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: Guilt

After discovering Claire's location, Joe sends two followers to capture her -- but Ryan may be one step ahead of him. Meanwhile, Jacob struggles with recent decisions causing his reunion with Emma to be less than ideal. Also, a relationship from Ryan's past plays a significant role in his future.
Episode 11 - The Fall

Joe Carroll's true intentions are revealed through a new follower, Charlie Mead (guest star TOM LIPINSKI). As Ryan learns of Joe's plans, he tries to stall Emma, Jacob and Paul by taunting them in hopes of turning them against each other. Meanwhile, Emma makes a shocking decision.
Episode 11 - Season 1, Episode 11: Whips and Regrets

After losing Claire to Joe's followers, Ryan and Parker attempt to recover -- while the FBI tracks down an undercover location that may have dark ties to Joe's following. Meanwhile, Claire adjusts to life at the Followers' mansion and has an unexpected reunion. Emma and Jacob continue to deal with Emma's betrayal.
Episode 12 - Season 1, Episode 12: The Curse

Ryan and the FBI discover a follower who might be able to lead them to Joe Carroll's location. Agent Weston returns to the case -- but his run-in with the cult may have had a bigger impact on him than anyone originally thought. Meanwhile, Claire and Emma come face-to-face for the first time since Joey's kidnapping.
Episode 13 - Let Me Go

With the help of attorney Olivia Warren, Joe Carroll makes a case against Ryan and the FBI to be transferred to a different facility, but Ryan suspects a larger plan may be at play. Meanwhile, Emma and Joey arrive at a meeting point and come across another one of Roderick's men who has a secret of his own.
Episode 13 - Season 1, Episode 13: Havenport

The Havenport Police Department is brought onto the case and Roderick's role as sheriff is called into question -- leading him to make a shocking decision that threatens the safety of Joey. Meanwhile, Ryan goes against the FBI, hoping to gain the trust of one of Joe's followers.
Episode 14 - Season 1, Episode 14: The End Is Near

In the season's penultimate episode, Ryan, Parker and Weston prepare to storm the Followers' mansion, but Joe already has an escape plan in action. Meanwhile, disguised followers create a diversion at the town evacuation center, which causes panic among the residents and leads to a dangerous kidnapping of one FBI official.
Episode 15 - Welcome Home

With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan (guest star MIKE COLTER)to run lead on the case – much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have a life-threatening result.
Episode 15 - Season 1, Episode 15: The Final Chapter

In the explosive Season One finale, Ryan races to stop Joe Carroll before his endgame reaches a deadly conclusion. Meanwhile, Joe leads Claire to a special location where the ultimate showdown between good and evil takes place.
Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 1: Resurrection

In the season two premiere, a healthy and healed Ryan Hardy is living in New York City one year after his pursuit of serial killer Joe Carroll. On the surface, it appears that Ryan's gotten his life back together. But deep down, his obsession with Joe continues to grow. Then, on the anniversary of Carroll's death, a murderous new rampage leaves everyone shocked and determined to discover the truth.
Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 2: For Joe

After the tragic subway killings, Ryan's obsession with the case becomes stronger than ever. Soon, mysterious phone calls bring him face-to-face with what may be his biggest threat yet. Meanwhile, revelations surrounding Joe's new life are brought to the surface.
Episode 17 - Love Hurts

With Weston still in the hospital, Ryan and Parker attempt to outsmart their new boss, Donovan in order to continue their search. Ina surprising move, Joe reaches out to Ryan to demand Claire's location and reveals that he will go to great lengths to lure her outof FBI custody. Meanwhile, followers from the past make a shocking return.
Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 3: Trust Me

Ryan continues his search to find the correlation between the recent tragedies in New York City and Emma and the existing members of the Havenport cult, while the FBI becomes increasingly aware of his undercover agenda. Meanwhile, a shocking event leads Joe to put a new plan in action.
Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 4: Family Affair

After the latest shocking revelation in the case, Ryan and Max attempt to put the pieces together and stay two-steps ahead of the FBI – despite Weston's constant warnings to stay out of the way. Meanwhile, Emma becomes even closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy meet up with a follower in search of assistance.
Episode 19 - Guilt

After discovering Claire's location, Joe sends two followers to capture her – but Ryan may be one step ahead of him. Meanwhile, Jacob struggles with recent decisions causing his reunion with Emma to be less than ideal. Also, a relationship from Ryan's past plays a significant role in his future.
Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 5: Reflection

In an attempt to learn new information, Ryan and Max capture a suspect. But complications lead to a game of dangerous cat and mouse. Also, while Joe grows accustomed to his surroundings and establishes a plan of his own, while Emma realizes she is in dangerous company.
Episode 21 - Whips and Regrets

After losing Claire to Joe's followers, Ryan and Parker attempt to recover – while the FBI tracks down an undercover location that may have dark ties to Joe's following. Meanwhile, Claire adjusts to life at the Followers' mansion and has an unexpected reunion. Emma and Jacob continue to deal with Emma's betrayal.
Episode 21 - Season 2, Episode 6: Fly Away

Looking for back-up and hoping to execute their plan, Ryan and Max contact the FBI. But Weston has other ideas, leading to a standoff between good and evil. Meanwhile, Joe's new relationship escalates into uncharted territory, and Luke finds himself in a troubling situation.
Episode 22 - Season 2, Episode 7: Sacrifice

Ryan and the FBI continue their hunt for Lily Gray, and are forced to redirect their search when a new threat enters Max's life. Meanwhile, Joe, Emma and Mandy arrive at their latest hideout, but quickly realize things aren't what they seem.
Episode 23 - The Curse

Ryan and the FBI discover a follower who might be able to lead them to Joe Carroll's location. Agent Weston returns to the case – but his run-in with the cult may have had a bigger impact on him than anyone originally thought. Meanwhile, Claire and Emma come face-to-face for the first time since Joey's kidnapping.
Episode 23 - Season 2, Episode 8: The Messenger

After a tragic turn of events, Ryan attempts to find the man who originally taught Joe to kill, in hopes of finding new answers. Meanwhile, at the compound, Joe tries to get his bearings, while Emma and Mandy wait for him to reveal his new plan.
Episode 24 - Season 2, Episode 9: Unmasked

"Ryan, Max and Weston discover information that leads them closer to uncovering the mole within the FBI – which results in complications of its own. Meanwhile, Joe and Micah (guest star Jake Weber) execute a plan that threatens the Korban cult in order to announce a message to Ryan and the world."
Episode 25 - Season 2, Episode 10: Teacher's Pet

As his power over the Korban cult grows, Joe sets a deadly plan in action using new acolytes to carry out his demands. Meanwhile, Ryan and Max devise a plan to contact Joe, in hopes of tracking down his whereabouts; and Weston meets with a face from the past.
Episode 25 - Havenport

The Havenport Police Department is brought onto the case and Roderick's role as sheriff is called into question – leading him to make a shocking decision that threatens the safety of Joey. Meanwhile, Ryan goes against the FBI, hoping to gain the trust of one of Joe's followers.
Episode 26 - Season 2, Episode 11: Freedom

A deadly massacre, thought to be sparked by Joe Carroll, leads Ryan and Mike into very dangerous territory. But as more details are revealed, they realize another leader might be on the rise. Meanwhile, Joe continues to train the Korban cult and confirms his new plans with Emma and those who doubt him.
Episode 27 - Season 2, Episode 12: Betrayal

After a series of public condemnations of Joe and his followers, Joe targets the son of a man who stands against him. Meanwhile, Ryan is faced with the shocking news of Claire's reappearance and Mandy makes a decision that leads her to a familiar face which could undo all that Joe has been working for.
Episode 27 - The End is Near

In the season's penultimate episode, Ryan, Parker and Weston prepare to storm the Followers' mansion, but Joe already has an escape plan in action. Meanwhile, disguised followers create a diversion at the town evacuation center, which causes panic among the residents and leads to a dangerous kidnapping of one FBI official.
Episode 28 - Season 2, Episode 13: The Reaping

Ryan tracks down the location of the Korban compound with hopes to infiltrate the cult and capture Joe Carroll, but all doesn't go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, Claire asks Carrie to deliver a message to Joe, and Weston makes a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
Episode 29 - The Final Chapter

In the explosive Season One finale, Ryan races to stop Joe Carroll before his endgame reaches a deadly conclusion. Meanwhile, Joe leads Claire to a special location where the ultimate showdown between good and evil takes place.
Episode 29 - Season 2, Episode 14: Silence

Joe Carroll puts his final plan into action, threatening the lives of many, as Ryan and Mike go to great lengths to stop him and prevent more innocent lives being lost. Meanwhile, Claire makes a decision that leads her into dangerous territory, and Mark and Luke attempt to figure out their next move.
Episode 30 - Season 2, Episode 15: Forgive

In the Season Two finale, Mark and Luke turn the tables on both Ryan Hardy and Joe Carroll, forcing the two sworn enemies to come together to save the woman they love.
Episode 31 - Season 3, Episode 1: New Blood

With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on Death Row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past in the season three premiere. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all – leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.
Episode 32 - Season 3, Episode 2: Boxed In

Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew (guest star Andrew Irby) and Mark – but he and the FBI are still unsure if (or how) Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension mounts between Mark, Kyle (guest star Hunter Parrish) and Daisy (guest star Ruth Kearney) and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.
Episode 33 - Season 3, Episode 3: Exposed

After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay – leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.
Episode 34 - Season 3, Episode 4: Home

As Kyle, Daisy and Mark Gray plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, giving them a leg up in the case.
Episode 35 - Season 3, Episode 5: A Hostile Witness

On the day ofOn the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one in the second part of a special two-hour episode. an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one in the second part of a special two-hour episode.
Episode 36 - Season 3, Episode 6: Reunion

With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession. New series star Michael Ealy joins the cast as Theo Noble.
Episode 37 - Season 3, Episode 7: The Hunt

With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.
Episode 38 - Season 3, Episode 8: Flesh & Blood

The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.
Episode 39 - Season 3, Episode 9: Kill The Messenger

After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new elusive killer, and a game of cat-and-mouse begins – leading them both back to Joe Carroll for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for the stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.
Episode 40 - Season 3, Episode 10: Evermore

With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge – expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone as the whole world watches.
Episode 41 - Season 3, Episode 11: Demons

The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny (guest star Megalyn Echikunwoke) seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy's laptop from inside the FBI.
Episode 42 - Season 3, Episode 12: The Edge

An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever – putting Mike in a dangerous situation.
Episode 43 - Season 3, Episode 13: A Simple Trade

A deadly deal is made, but things don't go as planned. And Ryan makes a decision for his future.
Episode 44 - Season 3, Episode 14: Dead or Alive

The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack in the first part of a two-hour season finale.
Episode 45 - Season 3, Episode 15: The Reckoning

As suspicions rise, alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing, final heart-stopping moments of the second part of a two-hour season finale.

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