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The Worst Episodes of Before

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After tragically losing his wife, child psychiatrist Dr. Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Before Season 1 Episode 10 - Before
    6.3/10(191 votes)

    #1 - Before

    S1:E10

    Eli races against time to save Noah.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Before Season 1 Episode 4 - Symbols and Signs
    6.6/10(213 votes)

    #2 - Symbols and Signs

    S1:E4

    Unsettling connections between Lynn's secret project and Noah's drawings are discovered. Eli is forced to confront his skepticism.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Sarah Thorp

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  3. Before Season 1 Episode 8 - When We Dead Awaken
    6.6/10(179 votes)

    #3 - When We Dead Awaken

    S1:E8

    When Eli discovers photos of a mysterious farmhouse, he sets out to find it.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Joseph Sousa

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  4. Before Season 1 Episode 7 - The Power of Belief
    6.8/10(183 votes)

    #4 - The Power of Belief

    S1:E7

    To prevent Noah's transfer, Eli conducts a risky therapy session—and makes a startling revelation.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Howie Miller

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  5. Before Season 1 Episode 3 - The Liar
    6.9/10(237 votes)

    #5 - The Liar

    S1:E3

    Battling his demons and unresolved grief over Lynn's death, Eli grapples with his connection to Noah but reaches a breakthrough.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Sarah Thorp

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  6. Before Season 1 Episode 6 - Fever Dream
    6.9/10(181 votes)

    #6 - Fever Dream

    S1:E6

    In a tense meeting, Eli explains his unorthodox method of treating Noah.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Desta Tedros Reff

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  7. Before Season 1 Episode 9 - And the Darkness Was Called Night
    6.9/10(157 votes)

    #7 - And the Darkness Was Called Night

    S1:E9

    Denise pleads for Eli's insight into Noah's condition. Eli aims to solve the puzzle of his connection with Noah.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Audrey Rosenberg

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  8. Before Season 1 Episode 5 - Folie à Deux
    7.0/10(190 votes)

    #8 - Folie à Deux

    S1:E5

    Noah's condition escalates at the hospital, leaving Denise desperate for answers. Eli finds recordings of Lynn's ex, Benjamin.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Emmy Grinwis

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  9. Before Season 1 Episode 1 - The Imposter
    7.2/10(345 votes)

    #9 - The Imposter

    S1:E1

    Dr. Eli Adler is a child psychiatrist haunted by his wife Lynn's death. One day, eight-year-old Noah shows up with inexplicable knowledge of Eli's life.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Sarah Thorp

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  10. Before Season 1 Episode 2 - The Scientist
    7.2/10(286 votes)

    #10 - The Scientist

    S1:E2

    After Noah's school outburst, Eli becomes more involved in his treatment, uncovering eerie drawings and chilling parallels to his own trauma.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Sarah Thorp

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Before" is the worst rated episode of "Before". It scored 6.3/10 based on 191 votes. Directed by Jet Wilkinson and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Symbols and Signs".