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The Worst Episodes of Complications

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Complications Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(184 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. Complications Season 1 Episode 6 - Diagnosis
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    #2 - Diagnosis

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Ameni Rozsa, Greg Hart

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  3. Complications Season 1 Episode 8 - Relapse
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Relapse

    S1:E8

    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
    Writers:LaToya Morgan, Matt Nix

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  4. Complications Season 1 Episode 4 - Immune Response
    8.2/10(94 votes)

    #4 - Immune Response

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Lauren MacKenzie, Andrew Gettens

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  5. Complications Season 1 Episode 9 - Deterioration
    8.2/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Deterioration

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Craig Siebels
    Writers:Ryan Johnson, Peter Lalayanis

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  6. Complications Season 1 Episode 3 - Onset
    8.3/10(100 votes)

    #6 - Onset

    S1:E3

    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

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  7. Complications Season 1 Episode 7 - Fever
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #7 - Fever

    S1:E7

    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

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  8. Complications Season 1 Episode 10 - Critical Condition
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #8 - Critical Condition

    S1:E10

    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

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  9. Complications Season 1 Episode 2 - Infection
    8.4/10(111 votes)

    #9 - Infection

    S1:E2

    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

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  10. Complications Season 1 Episode 5 - Outbreak
    8.5/10(82 votes)

    #10 - Outbreak

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Ryan Johnson, Peter Lalayanis

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Complications". It scored 8.1/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Matt Nix and written by Matt Nix, it aired on 6/18/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Diagnosis".