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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!

Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Viceland

Best Episodes Summary

"St. Louis Schools" is the best rated episode of "Abandoned". It scored 8.7/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/16/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Newfoundland Coast".

  • St. Louis Schools
    8.7/1047 votes
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    #1 - St. Louis Schools

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Newfoundland Coast
    8.5/1046 votes
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    #2 - Newfoundland Coast

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Native Land
    8.2/1035 votes
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    #3 - Native Land

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/21/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Route 66
    8.1/1044 votes
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    #4 - Route 66

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • California Water Supply
    8.0/1041 votes
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    #5 - California Water Supply

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nuclear Waste
    8.0/1037 votes
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    #6 - Nuclear Waste

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Carolina Speedways
    7.9/1036 votes
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    #7 - Carolina Speedways

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/14/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Detroits
    7.8/1037 votes
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    #8 - Two Detroits

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ghost Mall
    7.5/1053 votes
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    #9 - Ghost Mall

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • New Orleans D.I.Y.
    7.5/1038 votes
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    #10 - New Orleans D.I.Y.

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/28/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A