American astronaut Emma Green must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous mission. A series about hope, humanity and how we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things.
The worst episode of "Away" is "Excellent Chariots", rated 6.6/10 from 769 user votes. It was directed by Bronwen Hughes and written by Ellen Fairey. "Excellent Chariots" aired on 9/4/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Goodnight Mars".
Emma puts herself in harm's way when Ram unwittingly endangers the lives of everyone on the Atlas. Matt must make a wrenching decision about his future.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Ellen Fairey
Emma's behavior becomes a cause for concern, Kwesi and Lu team up on a plant mystery, and Lex makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.
Director: David Boyd
Writer: Aditi Brennan Kapil
As Christmas approaches, the crew prepares to make their final calls home before communication grows spotty. Matt and Lex adjust to their new normal.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Jason Katims
A staff change at Mission Control upsets the usually unflappable Lu, and the fallout undermines Emma's command. Matt encourages Lex to return to school.
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker
As the mission launches, Emma finds her mettle as commander tested by an onboard accident, a divided crew and a family emergency back on Earth.
Director: Edward Zwick
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker
Tempers flare on the Atlas over a water-system glitch and an act of betrayal. As Matt works on the ship's issue, he accidentally meets Lex's new friend.
Director: David Boyd
Writer: Janine Nabers
A problem with Atlas' supply ship jeopardizes the mission and sparks questions about Emma's commitment to landing on Mars.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Chris Jones
Emotions run high as rapidly dwindling water rations on the Atlas leave the crew and Mission Control scrambling to find a fix before time runs out.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Jessica Goldberg
When a ship malfunction threatens the voyage before it's barely begun, Emma works with a wary Misha on a high-risk repair operation.
Director: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Jessica Goldberg
With only hours to go before Atlas' planned touchdown on Mars, Emma is confronted with everything that could go wrong, while Lu receives new orders.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Andrew Hinderaker