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The Worst Episodes of Black Market

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

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In his most personal project to date, Michael K. Williams explores underground economies in America and around the world.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Black Market Season 1 Episode 1 - New Jersey Drive
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #1 - New Jersey Drive

    S1:E1

    An international-car-theft operation based out of Newark, N.J., is spotlighted in the series premiere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Market Season 1 Episode 5 - Higher Stakes
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Higher Stakes

    S1:E5

    In New York City, an illegal gambling underworld flourishes, but sometimes the largest losers are the ones running the games.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Market Season 1 Episode 6 - Lifted in London
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Lifted in London

    S1:E6

    In a vicious cycle of dependency and despair, drug addicts shoplift meat and other everyday items and sell them to cash-strapped Brits struggling to get by in today's UK.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Black Market Season 2 Episode 3 - Rage Against the Machines
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Rage Against the Machines

    S2:E3

    That hit song or sold out show may not be what it seems. Digital trappers are manipulating streaming platforms to turn nobodies into somebodies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Black Market Season 1 Episode 2 - Illicit Abalone
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Illicit Abalone

    S1:E2

    For the fishermen of Hout Bay, South Africa the post-Apartheid years have meant less opportunity as they are forced to turn to poaching to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Black Market Season 2 Episode 2 - The Art of Boosting
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #6 - The Art of Boosting

    S2:E2

    Designer clothes are on sale for unbelievably low prices because the only cost is the risk of getting caught boosting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Black Market Season 2 Episode 4 - Cannabiz
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Cannabiz

    S2:E4

    The wave of cannabis legalizations has deepened divides and complicated the marijuana industry; corporate weed is thriving, but the black market for cannabis still looms large.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Black Market Season 2 Episode 5 - Inside Job: Skin Deep
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Inside Job: Skin Deep

    S2:E5

    Black market beauty enhancement has become a game of Russian roulette for people looking to get big. But in the trans community, the black market might be a life saver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Black Market Season 1 Episode 4 - The Lean Scene
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #9 - The Lean Scene

    S1:E4

    Across the U.S., a powerful opioid-based cough syrup has become a dangerous pop culture sensation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Black Market Season 1 Episode 3 - Iron Pipeline
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Iron Pipeline

    S1:E3

    Gunrunners move weapons from American states with loose laws to states with stricter ones, in a neverending flow that law enforcement can't seem to stop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Black Market Season 2 Episode 1 - Scam Likely
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Scam Likely

    S2:E1

    Young street genius entrepreneurs have evolved from selling drugs to stealing identities and printing credit cards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Black Market Season 2 Episode 6 - Thirst Trap
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Thirst Trap

    S2:E6

    Drinking water is so poorly managed that our most basic resource has emerged as a terrifying black market. The stakes are critical, yet for most of us, it's barely on our radar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"New Jersey Drive" is the worst rated episode of "Black Market". It scored 7.3/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/5/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Higher Stakes".