The Scarecrow

1. Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong

Air Date: 2026-04-20

After his superior is arrested, Kang Tae-ju is reassigned and returns to his hometown of Kangseong following a demotion. On his first day working at the local office, he learns from his coworkers that a former convict connected to one of his past cases has been brutally assaulted.

2. Female Reporter In Police Operation

Air Date: 2026-04-21

Following a tense and uneasy reunion with Si-young, Tae-ju throws himself back into the hunt for the serial killer. As the investigation intensifies, a determined reporter named Ji-won becomes involved, joining the effort to track down the murderer.

3. The Emergence Of New Victim

Air Date: 2026-04-27

After Tae-ju assaults the county governor's nephew in retaliation for Soon-young's attack, he faces the serious threat of losing his position. Meanwhile, a victim's testimony leads him to a troubling discovery

4. The Doubt Toward Gi-beom

Air Date: 2026-04-28

Reeling from the death of Min-ji, who had placed her trust in him, Tae-ju seeks out Si-young and proposes that they work together to capture the serial killer. His return sparks tension and debate among his colleagues, but Tae-ju remains single-minded, determined to continue the hunt.

5. Gi-beom’s Missing

Air Date: 2026-05-04

As suspicion tightens around Gi-beom, evidence seems to seal his guilt. However, more evidence proves to contradict the timeline. As Tae-ju digs deeper, suspicion shifts toward someone with close access.

6. The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious Man

Air Date: 2026-05-05

Doubt grows over Lee Gi-beom's guilt as his confession is exposed as coerced through illegal detention and abuse. Tae-ju confronts corruption within the investigation while Ji-won uncovers new leads.

7. Another Suspect

Air Date: 2026-05-11

Doubts grow over Lee Gi-beom's confession as Tae-ju uncovers corruption, illegal detention, and a cover-up. Suspicion shifts to Im Seok-man, while new evidence reignites the hunt for the real serial killer.

8. Soon-young's Disappearance

Air Date: 2026-05-12

Im Seok-man is forced into a false confession during a police reenactment, while authorities declare the case solved. Tae-ju grows suspicious and starts uncovering corruption behind the investigation and Gi-beom's death.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2026-05-18

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2026-05-19

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2026-05-25

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2026-05-26