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The Best Episodes of Abandoned

Every episode of Abandoned ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Abandoned!

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Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Abandoned Season 1 Episode 3 - St. Louis Schools
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #1 - St. Louis Schools

    S1:E3

    Saint Louis has over 20 abandoned schools and no one to fill them. Rick speaks with students past and present to reflect on the issues facing a Big Empty City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 2 - Newfoundland Coast
    8.5/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Newfoundland Coast

    S1:E2

    Canada’s east coast is scattered with dead and dying fishing towns. From kids on ATVs to angry caribou, Rick finds there's still plenty of life left in these remote communities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 8 - Native Land
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Native Land

    S1:E8

    In the wild and majestic Northern BC Coast, Rick visits abandoned husks of industry towns gone bust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 4 - California Water Supply
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #4 - California Water Supply

    S1:E4

    Rick visits California to find out more about its water problems and what the future holds for the “Sunburned State.'”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 5 - Nuclear Waste
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Nuclear Waste

    S1:E5

    From a flooded missile silo to the carcass of a power plant, Rick explores nuclear paranoia in the Pacific Northwest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 6 - Route 66
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #6 - Route 66

    S1:E6

    Once touted as the Mother Road, Route 66 is a shadow of its former self. Rick and co-pilot Frank Gerwer take the journey to find out what remains along this nostalgic pipeline.​

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 7 - Carolina Speedways
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Carolina Speedways

    S1:E7

    The original tracks that built NASCAR into the Big Business it is today are getting left in the dust. Rick connects with drivers and fans fighting to keep the legacy alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 1 - Ghost Mall
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #8 - Ghost Mall

    S1:E1

    Welcome to Northeastern Ohio—the mecca of abandoned shopping malls. Rick visits these crumbling capitalist cathedrals to explore the aftermath with their most loyal customers.​

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 10 - Two Detroits
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #9 - Two Detroits

    S1:E10

    Detroit is the poster child for urban blight, but it's also the most hyped comeback city in the US. Rick gets the lowdown on the continued growing pains of the Motor City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Abandoned Season 1 Episode 9 - New Orleans D.I.Y.
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #10 - New Orleans D.I.Y.

    S1:E9

    The DIY ethic is the DNA of skateboarding and the cornerstone of community in New Orleans. Rick discovers how locals deal with lost spaces and takes a field trip to the sunken Six Flags.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"St. Louis Schools" is the best rated episode of "Abandoned". It scored 8.6/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Newfoundland Coast".