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The Worst Episodes of Banished

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

Worst episode
S1E1 Episode 1
7.7179 votes
Best episode
S1E4 Episode 4
8.3114 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
7h 0m
7 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Banished Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(179 votes)

    S1:E1

    It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  2. Banished Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S1:E2

    Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  3. Banished Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    S1:E6

    Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  4. Banished Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    S1:E3

    The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  5. Banished Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(126 votes)

    S1:E7

    James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  6. Banished Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(99 votes)

    S1:E5

    To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writers:Jimmy McGovern, Shaun Duggan

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  7. Banished Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(114 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of Banished. It scored 7.7/10 from 179 votes. Directed by Daniel Percival and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on March 5, 2015. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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