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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.

3 Seasons
39 Episodes
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Cast & Characters
episode image Mizumono
9.8/10 (23835 votes)

#1 Mizumono

S2:E13
May 23, 2014

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.

episode image The Wrath of the Lamb
9.7/10 (16376 votes)

#2 The Wrath of the Lamb

S3:E13
Aug 27, 2015

In a desperate bid to slay Francis Dolarhyde, Will Graham engineers a cunning ploy utilizing Hannibal Lecter. Upon learning of his plan, Bedelia Du Maurier voices concerns that Will's actions may not only put his life in peril, but the lives of those around him. As the end draws near, Will remains unflinching in his game with Hannibal-even when it means coming face-to-face with his own darkest fears?

episode image Digestivo
9.3/10 (7530 votes)

#3 Digestivo

S3:E7
Jul 16, 2015

Captured in Italy by police on Mason Verger's payroll, Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter are delivered to Muskrat Farm to await Mason's revenge. Alana, distressed that Will has been endangered along with Hannibal, plots a rescue. And Hannibal, once again in contact with his old patient Margot, finds it irresistible to remind her that Mason will never make good on his promises. Meanwhile, Jack informs Chiyo of Hannibal's location.

episode image Savoureux
9.2/10 (8360 votes)

#4 Savoureux

S1:E13
Jun 20, 2013

Hannibal frames Will, convincing Jack and Alana that Will's the copycat killer.

episode image Takiawase
9.2/10 (7439 votes)

#5 Takiawase

S2:E4
Mar 21, 2014

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.

episode image Mukōzuke
9.2/10 (7516 votes)

#6 Mukōzuke

S2:E5
Mar 28, 2014

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.

episode image Futamono
9.2/10 (7389 votes)

#7 Futamono

S2:E6
Apr 4, 2014

Jack suspects Hannibal might be the Chesapeake Ripper as two more victims turn up. Hannibal and Alana distance themselves from Will.

episode image Yakimono
9.2/10 (7203 votes)

#8 Yakimono

S2:E7
Apr 11, 2014

As Miriam Lass begins her recovery, Will is released from prison and resumes his pursuit of Hannibal.

episode image Tome-wan
9.2/10 (7370 votes)

#9 Tome-wan

S2:E12
May 16, 2014

Bedelia returns and accepts immunity to testify against Hannibal. Mason Verger plots revenge after learning of Hannibal's manipulations.

episode image Sakizuke
9.0/10 (7271 votes)

#10 Sakizuke

S2:E2
Mar 7, 2014

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.

episode image Contorno
9.0/10 (6724 votes)

#11 Contorno

S3:E5
Jul 2, 2015

The hunt for Hannibal begins. Will travels via train with Chiyoh to Florence, as Alanna and Mason use Hannibal's fine tastes to track his whereabouts. Pazzi tries to get in close to find out if Hannibal is the man he's looking for, but his greed may get the better of him.

episode image Fromage
8.9/10 (7721 votes)

#12 Fromage

S1:E8
May 16, 2013

A deadly symphony hall killing forces Will to hunt a defiant killer.

episode image Kō No Mono
8.9/10 (6622 votes)

#13 Kō No Mono

S2:E11
May 9, 2014

Will and Margot hide her pregnancy from Mason. After Freddie's gruesome murder, Alana's doubts about Will and Hannibal grow stronger.

episode image Relevés
8.8/10 (6915 votes)

#14 Relevés

S1:E12
Jun 13, 2013

Hannibal convinces Jack and Alana that Will could be the copycat killer.

episode image Kaiseki
8.8/10 (7552 votes)

#15 Kaiseki

S2:E1
Feb 28, 2014

With Will Graham in prison, the FBI investigates his claims against Hannibal. A new serial killer emerges.

episode image Naka-Choko
8.8/10 (6746 votes)

#16 Naka-Choko

S2:E10
May 2, 2014

Will's readiness to go to dark places strengthens his bond with Hannibal.

episode image The Number of the Beast is 666…
8.8/10 (5557 votes)

#17 The Number of the Beast is 666…

S3:E12
Aug 20, 2015

Will Graham and the FBI enlist the expertise of Dr. Fredrick Chilton in the hopes of luring Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds as their mouthpiece. As Will's empathy for Dolarhyde begins to affect his fragile psyche, Bedelia Du Maurier warns that the killer Will should be most concerned about at the moment is himself. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde senses that the FBI is closing in and launches a horrifying endgame.

episode image Buffet Froid
8.7/10 (7172 votes)

#18 Buffet Froid

S1:E10
May 30, 2013

Will tracks a killer with mental instability similar to his own.

episode image Dolce
8.7/10 (5956 votes)

#19 Dolce

S3:E6
Jul 9, 2015

With Bedelia securing her alibi, Hannibal prepares to leave Florence just as Jack and Will begin to track him down. With Pazzi murdered, Mason and his cohorts consider a different course of action. However, Chiyoh has arrived in Florence with her own agenda.

episode image Sorbet
8.6/10 (7434 votes)

#20 Sorbet

S1:E7
May 9, 2013

Will races to stop a rogue surgeon extracting organs from his victims.

episode image Hassun
8.6/10 (6732 votes)

#21 Hassun

S2:E3
Mar 14, 2014

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.

episode image Entrée
8.5/10 (7227 votes)

#22 Entrée

S1:E6
May 2, 2013

The Chesapeake Ripper taunts Jack Crawford with guilt from the past.

episode image Rôti
8.5/10 (6798 votes)

#23 Rôti

S1:E11
Jun 6, 2013

When Dr. Gideon escapes to terrorize Alana and Dr. Chilton, Hannibal and Will go on the hunt. Eddie Izzard guest stars.

episode image Shiizakana
8.5/10 (6401 votes)

#24 Shiizakana

S2:E9
Apr 25, 2014

Margot Verger seeks out Will as she tries to understand Hannibal. The FBI searches for an animalistic killer who tears his victims' bodies apart.

episode image The Great Red Dragon
8.5/10 (5351 votes)

#25 The Great Red Dragon

S3:E8
Jul 23, 2015

Dr. Hannibal Lecter has been under lock and key for three years at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, when a new villain arises in Francis Dolarhyde, also known as "The Tooth Fairy." As the investigation unfolds Jack Crawford approaches Will Graham to help catch this vicious serial killer who is targeting families.

episode image And the Beast from the Sea
8.5/10 (5078 votes)

#26 And the Beast from the Sea

S3:E11
Aug 13, 2015

Convinced that the Red Dragon will strike at the next full moon, Jack and Will grow desperate, and Alana turns to Hannibal for help.

episode image Su-zakana
8.4/10 (6477 votes)

#27 Su-zakana

S2:E8
Apr 18, 2014

Will resumes his therapy with Dr. Lecter. The FBI investigates the murder of a woman whose body was found sewn inside a dead horse.

episode image And the Woman Clothed in Sun
8.4/10 (5087 votes)

#28 And the Woman Clothed in Sun

S3:E10
Aug 6, 2015

Carvings symbolizing the Great Red Dragon, retrieved from crime scenes, help Will Graham and the FBI shed light on Francis Dolarhyde's disturbing psychology. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde finds ways to communicate directly with Hannibal Lecter regarding his "becoming." Will feels his bond with Hannibal growing uncomfortably stronger, and seeks out Bedelia Du Maurier, the only other person who fully understands the complexities of such a relationship.

episode image Apéritif
8.3/10 (10158 votes)

#29 Apéritif

S1:E1
Apr 4, 2013

When the FBI takes on a case of disappearing college girls, Jack Crawford recruits Will Graham, a gifted criminal profiler with a unique view into the psyche of serial killers, to consult. Jack also seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist. After a copycat strikes, Will and Hannibal join forces to track down the culprit.

episode image Trou Normand
8.2/10 (6872 votes)

#30 Trou Normand

S1:E9
May 23, 2013

Will, Jack and the BAU team hunt for a serial killer who creates a totem pole out of his victims' bodies.

episode image And the Woman Clothed with the Sun…
8.2/10 (5028 votes)

#31 And the Woman Clothed with the Sun…

S3:E9
Jul 30, 2015

The FBI's search for elusive serial killer Francis Dolarhyde intensifies as Will Graham begins envisioning himself in Dolarhyde's tormented psyche. Wading deeper into dangerous territory, Will enlists the help of Hannibal Lecter to assist with the killer's profile. Meanwhile, Alana Bloom reminds Will that the last time that he and Hannibal worked together things didn't end well, but Will sees no other option. Elsewhere, a new woman comes into Dolarhyde's life.

episode image Amuse-Bouche
8.1/10 (8564 votes)

#32 Amuse-Bouche

S1:E2
Apr 11, 2013

Will and Jack race to apprehend a serial killer using humans as fertilizer.

episode image Potage
8.1/10 (7984 votes)

#33 Potage

S1:E3
Apr 18, 2013

Abigail Hobbs comes out of her coma with new information about her father.

episode image Antipasto
8.1/10 (7442 votes)

#34 Antipasto

S3:E1
Jun 4, 2015

After the devastating bloodbath at Lecters home Hannibal establishes a new life for himself in Italy along with the company of his own psychiatrist Bedelia.

episode image Coquilles
7.9/10 (7366 votes)

#35 Coquilles

S1:E5
Apr 25, 2013

Jack and Will search for a killer who turns his victims into angels.

episode image Primavera
7.9/10 (6391 votes)

#36 Primavera

S3:E2
Jun 11, 2015

With his wounds now healed, Will Graham heads to Europe eight months after the horrific event that almost took his life, in search of closure with Hannibal Lecter. Meanwhile an Italian inspector thinks that Lecter and a killer he pursued 20 years earlier are the same person.

episode image Secondo
7.9/10 (5901 votes)

#37 Secondo

S3:E3
Jun 18, 2015

Will Graham continues his search for Hannibal Lecter, making his way to Hannibal's childhood home in Lithuania. Meanwhile, Jack Crawford arrives in Italy, hoping to find Will and intervene before tragedy strikes again, and Bedelia warns Hannibal against unraveling his new life.

episode image Aperitivo
7.9/10 (5787 votes)

#38 Aperitivo

S3:E4
Jun 25, 2015

After surviving a disfiguring gunshot, Dr. Fredrick Chilton is now focused on rallying support to capture Hannibal, using Will as bait. Jack is distracted by Bella's failing health, but he implores Will to abandon the risky idea of finding Hannibal. Meanwhile, Alana Bloom entertains a different approach, potentially partnering with Mason Verger to utilize his vast resources.

episode image Œuf
7.7/10 (7191 votes)

#39 Œuf

S1:E4
Apr 24, 2013

A series of family murders takes place.

Cast & Chracters

character image Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Actor: Mads Mikkelsen

Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a brilliant forensic psychiatrist and a sophisticated gourmand, who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer known as the Chesapeake Ripper. He possesses a keen intellect, refined tastes, and a deep appreciation for art and music. Lecter forms a complex and manipulative relationship with FBI profiler Will Graham, subtly influencing Graham's psyche while assisting him in criminal investigations. His character is central to the series, embodying both charm and menace.

character image Will Graham

Will Graham

Actor: Hugh Dancy

Will Graham is a gifted FBI profiler with an extraordinary ability to empathize with serial killers, allowing him to reconstruct their crimes mentally. This unique talent, however, takes a significant toll on his mental health. Graham's relationship with Dr. Hannibal Lecter is pivotal to the series, as Lecter becomes both a mentor and a manipulative influence, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. Throughout the series, Graham grapples with his own identity and the darkness he confronts in others.

character image Jack Crawford

Jack Crawford

Actor: Laurence Fishburne

Jack Crawford is the head of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and Will Graham's superior. A seasoned and determined investigator, Crawford is committed to capturing serial killers and often pushes Graham to utilize his unique profiling abilities, sometimes at the expense of Graham's well-being. Crawford's professional drive is juxtaposed with personal struggles, including caring for his terminally ill wife, adding depth to his character as he balances duty and personal life.

character image Dr. Alana Bloom

Dr. Alana Bloom

Actor: Caroline Dhavernas

Dr. Alana Bloom is a psychology professor and consultant profiler for the FBI. A former student of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, she maintains professional relationships with both Lecter and Will Graham. Bloom is characterized by her compassion and ethical approach to psychology, often serving as a moral compass within the series. Her relationships evolve over time, reflecting her personal growth and the complex dynamics of the characters around her.

character image Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier

Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier

Actor: Gillian Anderson

Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier is Dr. Hannibal Lecter's personal psychiatrist. She is portrayed as a poised and enigmatic figure, maintaining a professional yet complex relationship with Lecter. Du Maurier's character adds layers to the narrative, offering insights into Lecter's psyche while harboring her own secrets. Her interactions with Lecter and other characters contribute to the series' exploration of manipulation, trust, and the blurred lines between doctor and patient.

The highest rated episode of Hannibal is "Mizumono" (S2E13) with a rating of 9.80.

This episode received 23,835 votes.

It aired on May 23, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "Œuf" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 7,191 votes.

It aired on April 24, 2013.

The highest rated episode is "Savoureux" (S1E13) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 8,360 votes.

It aired on June 20, 2013.


The lowest rated episode is "Œuf" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 7,191 votes.

It aired on April 24, 2013.

The highest rated episode is "Mizumono" (S2E13) with a rating of 9.80.

This episode received 23,835 votes.

It aired on May 23, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "Su-zakana" (S2E8) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 6,477 votes.

It aired on April 18, 2014.

The highest rated episode is "The Wrath of the Lamb" (S3E13) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 16,376 votes.

It aired on August 27, 2015.


The lowest rated episode is "Primavera" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 6,391 votes.

It aired on June 11, 2015.

Name Department Job
Tiffany M. Carpenter Art Graphic Designer
Christopher Hargadon Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
William Conrad Editing Dailies Technician
Bryan Fuller Production Executive Producer
Martha De Laurentiis Production Executive Producer
Nick Antosca Production Co-Producer
Brian Reitzell Sound Original Music Composer
Thomas Harris Writing Characters

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