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The Worst Episodes of Complications

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

John Ellis, a disillusioned suburban ER doctor, who finds his existence transformed when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a young boy's life and killing one of his attackers. When he learns the boy is still marked for death he finds himself compelled to save him at any cost and discovers that his life and his outlook on medicine may never be the same.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:USA Network

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Complications" is "Pilot", rated 8/10 from 183 user votes. It was directed by Matt Nix and written by Matt Nix. "Pilot" aired on 6/18/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Relapse".

  • Pilot
    8.0/10 183 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2015

    The drama about a disillusioned ER doctor opens with Ellison saving the life of a young boy when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting and ends up in the middle of a gang war.

    Director: Matt Nix

    Writer: Matt Nix

  • Relapse
    8.0/10 69 votes

    #2 - Relapse

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2015

    John tries to rein in his compulsions, but is tested when he's tipped off about an impending massacre. Samantha, meanwhile, turns to Det. Holden for answers.

    Director: Michael Nankin

    Writer: LaToya Morgan, Matt Nix

  • Immune Response
    8.1/10 93 votes

    #3 - Immune Response

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2015

    Gretchen makes expensive arrangements to hide Antoine in order to prevent Bridget from learning that John illegally transferred him to the surgical center. That means John needs to ask the gang for money, however. In other events, a past indiscretion tests John's relationship with Samantha.

    Director: Kate Woods

    Writer: Andrew Gettens, Lauren Mackenzie

  • Diagnosis
    8.1/10 72 votes

    #4 - Diagnosis

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2015

    Det. Holden of the Gang Task Force questions John about his suspicious activity; and Gretchen travels to the gang neighborhood to save a young boy.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Ameni Rozsa, Greg Hart

  • Onset
    8.2/10 99 votes

    #5 - Onset

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2015

    John visits Antoine's father, the leader of the VCC gang, in prison, and tries to disentangle himself from his responsibilities with Antoine. Meanwhile, things get out of control when Gretchen confronts Hillary's abusive boyfriend at his home.

    Director: Roger Kumble

    Writer: Michael Horowitz

  • Fever
    8.2/10 75 votes

    #6 - Fever

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2015

    John wants to help Gretchen, but doesn't want to circumvent the law; and Samantha's doubts about John are increased by information provided to her by Kyle.

    Director: Jann Turner

    Writer: Michael Horowitz

  • Deterioration
    8.2/10 72 votes

    #7 - Deterioration

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2015

    Detective Holden forces John to testify against the gang, drawing its ire; Samantha's past threatens her marriage.

    Director: Craig Siebels

    Writer: Ryan Johnson, Peter Lalayanis

  • Critical Condition
    8.2/10 80 votes

    #8 - Critical Condition

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2015

    John and Gretchen's plans to get Antoine home are interrupted; John must do everything in his power to save his family.

    Director: Matt Nix

    Writer: Matt Nix

  • Infection
    8.4/10 110 votes

    #9 - Infection

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2015

    Ellison scrambles to locate Antoine when the boy disappears from his bed at the surgical center; and Polk tries to convince a patient to lie about her medical condition in order to keep John out of their supervisors' crosshairs.

    Director: Scott Peters

    Writer: Matt Nix

  • Outbreak
    8.5/10 81 votes

    #10 - Outbreak

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2015

    A gang shootout results in a flood of victims in the ER. John tries to halt the escalating violence, but to succeed he must navigate rival gang members and the police. Meanwhile, Gretchen tends to the young woman who sparked the bloodshed.

    Director: Scott Peters

    Writer: Ryan Johnson, Peter Lalayanis