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The Worst Episodes of American Primeval

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A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Primeval Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(2737 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    A frightening encounter takes Sara's party by surprise. A deeply wounded Jacob forms a posse to find Abish. Isaac reconnects with his past.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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  2. American Primeval Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(3708 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    At a desolate outpost, Sara and her son Devin forge new connections while searching for a guide to help them navigate treacherous trails further west.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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  3. American Primeval Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(2523 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Following a lead, Jacob joins a bounty hunter's search. Brigham Young rides into Fort Bridger. Sara, Devin and Isaac come face-to-face with evil.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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  4. American Primeval Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(2382 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Red Feather vows to fight, Jacob acts on his suspicions and Abish receives shocking news. En route to Crooks Springs, the elements intensify.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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  5. American Primeval Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(2634 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Ignoring the danger, Isaac sets out to rescue Sara. Jacob's search for Abish comes to an end. Bridger celebrates before saying good-bye.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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  6. American Primeval Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(2364 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    As Devin's leg worsens, Sara faces a terrifying choice. Brigham Young makes Bridger an offer. Abish delivers a stark warning to the Shoshone.

    Director:Peter Berg
    Writer:Mark L. Smith

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the worst rated episode of "American Primeval". It scored 7.9/10 based on 2737 votes. Directed by Peter Berg and written by Mark L. Smith, it aired on 1/9/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".