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The Worst Episodes of Barry

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

A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
Genres:ComedyCrimeDrama
Network:HBO

Worst Episodes Summary

"tricky legacies" is the worst rated episode of "Barry". It scored 7.5/10 based on 4727 votes. Directed by Bill Hader and written by Bill Hader, it aired on 5/7/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Two: Use It".

  • tricky legacies
    7.5/104,727 votes
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    #1 - tricky legacies

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2023

    Things have changed.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader

  • Chapter Two: Use It
    7.6/105,439 votes
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    #2 - Chapter Two: Use It

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2018

    In the wake of shocking news, Gene encourages his students to channel their feelings into their work. Resolved to quit his job and put the past behind him, Barry tries not to get pulled back in by Fuches and the Chechens. Sally tries to crack the nut that is Barry.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
    7.7/104,853 votes
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    #3 - Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018

    Barry finds that distancing himself from Fuches and the Chechens might be harder than he thought. Sally is dismayed to learn that an audition arranged by a prospective agent has strings attached. Gene promises Moss a bombshell, but only over dinner. Barry invites a Marine buddy and his two pals to a party given by his classmate Natalie, where Zach, a rising actor, threatens Barry’s claim on Sally.

    Director: Maggie Carey

    Writer: Sarah Solemani

  • ben mendelsohn
    7.7/103,880 votes
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    #4 - ben mendelsohn

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2022

    I could've been a marine, but I guess I had too many options.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Emma Barrie

  • Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice
    7.8/105,074 votes
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    #5 - Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2018

    A frustrated Barry misses an acting class to honor an obligation. Detectives Moss and Loach try to piece together a murder puzzle. Gene presses Barry to take more risks. Sally is thrown for a loop during an audition, and turns to Barry for comfort. The Chechens rejoice when a legendary assassin arrives.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Duffy Boudreau

  • The Power of No
    7.9/104,439 votes
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    #6 - The Power of No

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2019

    Facing pressure from Noho Hank, Barry struggles to pull off an important hit. After asking the class to mine their personal traumas for an original piece, Gene decides to confront his own past. A visit to her agents leaves Sally disappointed. Fuches tries to evade questions in Cleveland.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Taofik Kolade

  • Chapter One: Make Your Mark
    8.1/106,420 votes
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    #7 - Chapter One: Make Your Mark

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2018

    Barry, a disillusioned hit man, is sent to Los Angeles to kill an aspiring actor who is having an affair with a Chechen mob leader's wife. After following his target to an acting class, Barry becomes inspired to begin a new life with the students.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • Chapter Five: Do Your Job
    8.2/104,893 votes
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    #8 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018

    Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, but a scene from “Macbeth” triggers a reaction that pushes them farther apart. Moss moves to interrogate members of Gene’s acting class after a shooting video surfaces. Barry finds himself in a quandary after teaming up with Taylor, a reckless new acquaintance, in a dangerous mission to wipe out a group of Bolivians.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Ben Smith

  • The Show Must Go On, Probably?
    8.2/104,727 votes
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    #9 - The Show Must Go On, Probably?

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2019

    Barry tries to convince Sally and the class to go ahead with a performance despite the absence of Cousineau, who's grief-stricken after the disappearance of Detective Moss. With Goran gone, NoHo Hank and Cristobal's new partnership faces growing pains and some jealousy issues. Back in Cleveland, Fuches learns that replacement hitmen don't come easy.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • yikes
    8.3/104,202 votes
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    #10 - yikes

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2023

    Are you mad at me?

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader

  • the wizard
    8.3/104,041 votes
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    #11 - the wizard

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2023

    Lock the door.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Duffy Boudreau

  • Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face
    8.4/104,931 votes
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    #12 - Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018

    Barry tries to fly solo at a remote airstrip, but Taylor still wants in. Vacha looks to exact revenge on the man who killed his brother, despite Pazar’s hands-off orders. Moss tries to end her association with Gene, but finds herself drawn to his classroom at a critical juncture. Sally lobbies for a major acting challenge.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Emily Heller

  • Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
    8.4/104,575 votes
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    #13 - Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2019

    As part of a class project, Gene tasks Barry with revisiting his past, and Sally reflects on her own personal history. Barry offers to provide training to NoHo Hank's men. Fuches finds Barry in an unexpected location.

    Director: Minkie Spiro

    Writer: Jason Kim

  • The Truth Has a Ring to It
    8.4/104,358 votes
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    #14 - The Truth Has a Ring to It

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2019

    In preparation for his big scene with Sally, Barry works with Gene to help get into character. Sally resolves to embrace her truth. Noho Hank prepares for a big night with his newly-trained men. Fuches goes on a mission.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Emily Heller

  • forgiving jeff
    8.4/104,628 votes
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    #15 - forgiving jeff

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2022

    What are you, some kind of psycho?

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • crazytimesh*tshow
    8.4/103,968 votes
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    #16 - crazytimesh*tshow

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2022

    This is just an example of bottling it up...

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Emily Heller

  • bestest place on the earth
    8.4/104,054 votes
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    #17 - bestest place on the earth

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2023

    Here it comes.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Nicky Hirsch

  • limonada
    8.6/104,435 votes
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    #18 - limonada

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2022

    Say you're going to the Redlands.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • all the sauces
    8.6/104,130 votes
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    #19 - all the sauces

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2022

    You're Thweetie?!

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Jason Kim

  • candy asses
    8.6/104,062 votes
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    #20 - candy asses

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2022

    Let's split up.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • a nice meal
    8.6/104,110 votes
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    #21 - a nice meal

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2023

    I was talking about office supplies!

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • wow
    8.8/107,279 votes
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    #22 - wow

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2023

    That's it.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Bill Hader

  • Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
    8.9/105,678 votes
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    #23 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018

    In the season finale, Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Elsewhere, Pazar enlists a replacement to take care of Fuches. Detective Moss closes in on an arrest that they hope will crack the Madison homicide case.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Bill Hader, Alec Berg

  • The Audition
    9.0/104,904 votes
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    #24 - The Audition

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2019

    Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance. Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer. Noho Hank bares all.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • you're charming
    9.0/104,730 votes
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    #25 - you're charming

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2023

    What's wrong with you?

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Emma Barrie