Prodigal Son Season 1, Episode 14, "Eye of the Needle," sees the Whitly family targeted by the Carousel Killer, culminating in a tense prison confrontation where Malcolm stabs Martin to save a hostage. The episode, airing February 10, 2020, features significant plot developments involving blackmail and Ainsley's journalism career, leaving the series on a major cliffhanger. Read a detailed recap of the episode at Nerds and Beyond . Prodigal Son – Season 1 Episode 14 Recap & Review