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The Worst Episodes of Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

Every episode of Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose!

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Craig Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States. Guided by his distinct humor and point of view, Ferguson examines the country's founding ideals while reflecting

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Season 1 Episode 1 - Becoming American
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

    Since boyhood in Scotland, Craig dreamed of becoming American; two decades after becoming a citizen, he meets with fellow immigrants and naturalized citizens KT Tunstall and Salman Rushdie to explore how dreams like theirs shape our nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Season 1 Episode 3 - The First Amendment
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    S1:E3

    As a comedian and an American, Craig defends the first amendment every day; he speaks with a comic, a cartoonist, two Founding Fathers and a free-speech absolutist to explore the intent, limits and threats to this sacred freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Season 1 Episode 2 - Capitalism
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    S1:E2

    Craig explores our capitalist system as he ventures into the economic wilderness to launch his own business, asking if it drives the American dream today; actor Tiffany Haddish, entrepreneur Daymond John and influencer Vivian Tu weigh in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Season 1 Episode 4 - Individualism
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E4

    America celebrates itself as the birthplace of the individual, the rugged pioneer, the lone wolf; from Jay Leno's garage to the Everglades, Craig explores how this idea shapes our nation and asks if we are truly a country of individuals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Season 1 Episode 5 - Patriotism
    9.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E5

    Craig speaks with fellow Americans, including Jason Biggs and a veteran who stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy, to unpack how we express patriotism; he discusses what it means and who gets to claim it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Becoming American" is the worst rated episode of "Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose". It scored 8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The First Amendment".