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The Worst Episodes of Atlantis

Every episode of Atlantis ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Atlantis!

A fantasy drama set in a world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures. Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants - this is the city of Atlantis. Aided by his two new friends, Pythagoras and Hercules, Jason embarks on a voyage of discovery, and salvation, which sees him brush shoulders with Medusa, come face to face with the Minotaur and even do battle with the dead.

Genres:Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:BBC One

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Atlantis" is "The Earth Bull", rated 6.7/10 from 453 user votes. It was directed by Justin Molotnikov and written by Howard Overman. "The Earth Bull" aired on 9/28/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Hunger Pangs".

  • The Earth Bull
    6.7/10 453 votes

    #1 - The Earth Bull

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2013

    Jason washes up on the shores of a strange and mysterious land: Atlantis.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • Hunger Pangs
    6.7/10 207 votes

    #2 - Hunger Pangs

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2013

    A starving Jason makes a fatal error by eating sacrificial meat.

    Director: Alice Troughton

    Writer: Julian Jones

  • White Lies
    6.8/10 229 votes

    #3 - White Lies

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2013

    Ariadne calls on Jason to help her uncover the truth behind claims of a conspiracy.

    Director: Alice Troughton

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • A Girl by Any Other Name
    6.9/10 305 votes

    #4 - A Girl by Any Other Name

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2013

    The heroes are entangled in the perilous rites of Dionysus with a stranger called Medusa.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • A Boy of No Consequence
    6.9/10 276 votes

    #5 - A Boy of No Consequence

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2013

    Jason and his friends are forced to compete in the perilous sport of bull leaping.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Song of the Sirens
    6.9/10 224 votes

    #6 - The Song of the Sirens

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2013

    In a desperate attempt to win Medusa's heart, Hercules pays a visit to a powerful witch.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Lucy Watkins

  • The Furies
    6.9/10 220 votes

    #7 - The Furies

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2013

    Blood ties and past lies prove a fatal mix when Pythagoras's brother joins the gang.

    Director: Alice Troughton

    Writer: Julian Jones

  • Twist of Fate
    7.0/10 256 votes

    #8 - Twist of Fate

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2013

    When the boys stumble across an abandoned package, they are left holding the baby.

    Director: Alice Troughton

    Writer: Richard McBrien

  • The Rules of Engagement
    7.1/10 221 votes

    #9 - The Rules of Engagement

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2013

    Jason enters a brutal fighting tournament honouring Ariadne and Heptarian's nuptials.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Richard McBrien

  • Telemon
    7.3/10 170 votes

    #10 - Telemon

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2014

    Ariadne is formally crowned queen of a still-vulnerable Atlantis. An enigmatic stranger arrives offering salvation. As Jason fights for glory on the tournament ground, Ariadne embarks on her own private battle.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Richard McBrien

  • The Dying of the Light
    7.3/10 143 votes

    #11 - The Dying of the Light

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2015

    Jason's discovery has blackened his heart, leaving him a shadow of the man he used to be. Reckless and foolhardy, he no longer seems to care about anything or anyone - even Ariadne. Pythagoras is desperate to save his friend, so he sets out in search of help, but soon discovers not everyone is as keen to protect Jason as he is.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Lucy Watkins

  • Kin
    7.3/10 137 votes

    #12 - Kin

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2015

    The battle between Aeson and Pasiphae for Jason's soul reaches a devastating climax as the warrior is caught by the ruthless queen's soldiers. Jason's friends know they must do all they can to save him before he is lost for ever, and Aeson undertakes a brave and deadly mission into Atlantis to rescue his son. However, he is just one man, and with traitors on all sides plotting to stop him, his chances of success seem slim.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Julian Jones

  • Pandora's Box
    7.4/10 211 votes

    #13 - Pandora's Box

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2013

    When Medusa is kidnapped, Hercules is tasked with making a perilous journey to Hades.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Price of Hope
    7.4/10 202 votes

    #14 - The Price of Hope

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2013

    Trying to find Medusa, the heroes become ensnared in the blood sport of the Scythians.

    Director: Alice Troughton

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • Touched by the Gods (1)
    7.4/10 205 votes

    #15 - Touched by the Gods (1)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2013

    Time is running out on Jason's pact with Circe. He has three days to fulfil her wish.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • A Fate Worse Than Death
    7.5/10 152 votes

    #16 - A Fate Worse Than Death

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2015

    When news reaches Pasiphae of Ariadne and Jason's impending marriage, she is terrified that Atlantis will be lost to her forever and resolves to do all she can to stop the union, no matter the cost.

    Director: Lawrence Gough

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Madness of Hercules
    7.5/10 149 votes

    #17 - The Madness of Hercules

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2015

    Jason has been sentenced to death for killing the Oracle and it looks like there is anything anybody can do to save him including Ariadne. Pasiphae tightens her grip over Atlantis and the future does not look good.

    Director: Lawrence Gough

    Writer: Richard McBrien

  • The Queen Must Die
    7.5/10 175 votes

    #18 - The Queen Must Die

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/16/2015

    Jason is determined to rescue his fellow prisoners from the amphitheatre, and makes a daring return to Atlantis, which is becoming an ever more dangerous realm under Pasiphae's villainous rule. The hero and his friends face treachery at every turn, and come to realise that the only hope for the future is to kill the queen.

    Director: Julian Murphy

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • A New Dawn (1)
    7.6/10 219 votes

    #19 - A New Dawn (1)

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2014

    Ariadne – now queen and in an epic war against Pasiphae's army – turns to Jason, Hercules, and Pythagoras for help. The time has come for Jason to fulfill his destiny. The battle for Atlantis has begun.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Marriage of True Minds
    7.6/10 175 votes

    #20 - The Marriage of True Minds

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2014

    As plans progress for the royal wedding, Ariadne must undertake a journey to Telemon’s homeland of Aegina. With the kingdom still beset by Colcheans, Jason is not the only one who fears for the Queen’s safety.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Lucy Watkins

  • The Day of the Dead
    7.6/10 191 votes

    #21 - The Day of the Dead

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2014

    The gang find themselves dispersed around the ancient necropolis and they soon realize they are not alone...the space is crawling with a magical army of the undead. The race is on to find Jason before he falls prey to the flesh eating monsters.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Gorgon's Gaze
    7.6/10 153 votes

    #22 - The Gorgon's Gaze

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/25/2015

    Pasiphae realises she will never be true ruler while ever she and Ariadne both have a claim to the throne, so she offers the queen her freedom – if she will renounce the crown. As wanted men, Jason and Hercules have been forced to seek refuge in the mountains, where Medusa and Pythagoras come up with their own plot, which will take a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions.

    Director: Lawrence Gough

    Writer: Julian Jones

  • A New Dawn (2)
    7.7/10 184 votes

    #23 - A New Dawn (2)

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2014

    Atlantis is set to fall as Pasiphae continues her siege on the city. The last hope rests with Jason, Hercules, and Pythagoras. Hercules makes a discovery that throws into doubt everything he once knew to be true.

    Director: Justin Molotnikov

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • The Grey Sisters
    7.7/10 192 votes

    #24 - The Grey Sisters

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2014

    As Ariadne lies on her deathbed, Jason embarks on a dangerous quest into the unknown. After a daring encounter with the ancient Grey Sisters, Jason's mission brings him face to face with Medea and Pasiphae once more.

    Director: Declan O'Dwyer

    Writer: Howard Overman

  • Touched by the Gods (2)
    7.9/10 241 votes

    #25 - Touched by the Gods (2)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2013

    Jason and his allies are tested when Ariadne is accused of treason and sentenced to die.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Howard Overman