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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Critical Role Season 1 Episode 51 - Test of Pride
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    #1 - Test of Pride

    S1:E51

    Scanlan tries to plan a safe escape for his daughter Kaylie, while Grog makes his way to the center of Westruun for the final confrontation with his uncle Kevdak.

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  2. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 52 - The Kill Box
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    #2 - The Kill Box

    S1:E52

    Unable to defeat Kevdak in single combat, Grog calls upon Vox Machina in a desperate fight for their lives, the fate of Westruun, and control of the Herd of Storms.

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  3. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 53 - At Dawn, We Plan!
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    #3 - At Dawn, We Plan!

    S1:E53

    Vox Machina must decide: leave Westruun to fight another day, or prepare to face the deadly black dragon Umbrasyl?

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  4. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 54 - In the Belly of the Beast
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    #4 - In the Belly of the Beast

    S1:E54

    With battle plans in place, Grog frees some Westruun citizens while Vox Machina busily prepares to engage Umbrasyl with the cunning of their tactics and the strength of the Herd of Storms. The hour arrives, Umbrasyl descends, and the battle begins...

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  5. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 55 - Umbrasyl
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    #5 - Umbrasyl

    S1:E55

    In the midst of battle against Vox Machina and the Herd of Storms, the ancient black dragon Umbrasyl retreats to Gatshadow Mountain after sustaining heavy damage. With Scanlan Shorthalt and Vax'ildan trapped inside the dragon and Grog Strongjaw hanging from a chain attached to an axe embedded in Umbrasyl's scaled flesh, the party must somehow survive and choose whether to follow the dragon into its lair or wait for another opportunity to slay it later.

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  6. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 56 - Hope
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    #6 - Hope

    S1:E56

    As the citizens of Westruun learn of Umbrasyl's demise, they must decide whether to flee possible retaliation from the Chroma Conclave or reclaim their city. With the burden of so many lives and so much destruction, the members of Vox Machina struggle with their own responsibilities and destinies. Perhaps a humble paladin can restore the hope of frightened citizens and powerful heroes alike...

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 57 - Duskmeadow
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    #7 - Duskmeadow

    S1:E57

    With Umbrasyl defeated, the Herd of Storms beginning a new chapter as part of the Rivermaw Tribe, and the city of Westruun restored to its people, Vox Machina journeys to Vasselheim as Vax'ildan confronts the heavy price of a bargain for his sister's life. After a short stay in Vasselheim, the party travels to Whitestone to meet old friends... and an old enemy?

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 58 - A Cycle of Vengeance
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    #8 - A Cycle of Vengeance

    S1:E58

    Beset by an old foe disguised as a beloved ally, Vax'ildan fights for his life while the other members of Vox Machina fend off some assassin hirelings standing between them and their friend.

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  9. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 59 - The Feywild
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    #9 - The Feywild

    S1:E59

    In search of one of the Vestiges of Divergence, Vox Machina enters the Feywild—a magical but dangerous twilight reflection of the Material Plane. After finding a nymph from their past and a mischievous satyr, the party finds its way to a familiar place: the home of Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia's father, the elven city of Syngorn.

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  10. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 60 - Heredity and Hats
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    #10 - Heredity and Hats

    S1:E60

    Forced by circumstance to enter the elven city of Syngorn in the Feywild, Vox Machina reluctantly seeks audience with Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia's estranged father, Syldor Vessar, and his new family. After a tense reunion, the party acquires diplomatic papers to pursue their agenda in the city—and complete some unscrupulous tasks for their satyr guide, Garmelie.

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  11. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 61 - Denizens of the Moonbrush
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    #11 - Denizens of the Moonbrush

    S1:E61

    The satyr guide, Garmelie, leads Vox Machina toward the cancerous tree that houses Fenthras, Wrath of the Fey Warden, one of the Vestiges of Divergence. The journey through the Feywild presents several challenges, but the biggest and scariest threats aren't always the most dangerous in this strange realm...

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  12. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 62 - Uninviting Waters
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    #12 - Uninviting Waters

    S1:E62

    Still travelling through the Feywild, Vox Machina and Garmelie finally arrive at the Gilded Run, a series of rivers that separate them from the Shademurk Bog. Nature itself bars passage, and even if they contend with the magical rivers, who knows what lurks below?

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 63 - The Echo Tree
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    #13 - The Echo Tree

    S1:E63

    The members of Vox Machina prepare for their final approach to the cancerous tree, including a discussion between Keyleth and, seemingly, the bog itself. The tree opens to them, and Vex'ahlia is offered a disturbing choice...

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  14. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 64 - The Frigid Doom
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    #14 - The Frigid Doom

    S1:E64

    Back in Whitestone to debate their next move, Vox Machina discovers their return from the Feywild may not have been as clean-cut as it seemed. Their attention turns to Draconia where the destruction wrought by the Conclave again leaves the party to search for allies amongst the scattered survivors while coming face to face with the cost to defeat them.

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  15. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 65 - The Streets of Ank'Harel
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    #15 - The Streets of Ank'Harel

    S1:E65

    Vox Machina travels to Marquet in search of Cabal's Ruin, the next Vestige on their list. They explore the city of Ank'Harel, get involved in some questionable activities, and eventually find themselves standing before the mysterious ruler of the city...

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  16. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 66 - A Traveler's Gamble
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    #16 - A Traveler's Gamble

    S1:E66

    After proving their strength to J'mon Sa Ord, Vox Machina heads to a casino to have some fun and make some deals. The next day, they go in search of Mistress Asharru—the owner of Cabal's Ruin—and discover a shocking scene, as well as evidence that an old foe is on the move.

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  17. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 67 - The Chase to Glintshore
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    #17 - The Chase to Glintshore

    S1:E67

    Anna Ripley has stolen one of the Vestiges of the Divergence and is on her way to an island of glass in search of another. With the help of Captain Damon and his skyship, Vox Machina races across the sea to stop her once and for all.

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  18. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 68 - Cloak and Dagger
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    #18 - Cloak and Dagger

    S1:E68

    Hot on the heels of Dr. Anna Ripley, Vox Machina finds themselves on the beach of the isle of glass. The party prepares as their confrontation with Ripley draws near. Old demons and new discoveries will surface on the Isle of Glintshore.

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  19. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 69 - Passed Through Fire
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    #19 - Passed Through Fire

    S1:E69

    Vox Machina is left shaken in the aftermath of their battle with Anna Ripley. They hurry back to Whitestone to save one of their own and end up being offered an alliance from the most unlikely source...

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  20. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 70 - Trust
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    #20 - Trust

    S1:E70

    After a tense discussion, Vox Machina finds themselves with an unlikely—and untrustworthy—ally. A risky plan is formed and the group heads to the ruins of Draconia to prepare for their battle with Vorugal the white dragon...

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  21. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 71 - Vorugal
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    #21 - Vorugal

    S1:E71

    Vox Machina enacts their riskiest plan yet: summon a goristro from the Abyss to fight Vorugal and hope for the two giant creatures to kill each other. If they succeed, another member of the Chroma Conclave will fall and another Vestige will be retrieved. But if any step in their plan fails, it could have dire consequences, especially with another dragon waiting in the wings...

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  22. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 72 - The Elephant in the Room
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    #22 - The Elephant in the Room

    S1:E72

    Fresh off of slaying Yenk and Vorugal the Frigid Doom, the weary members of Vox Machina take time to catch their breaths and set about gathering what spoils they could find from both the corpse of the wyrm and his treasure trove before resting and returning to Whitestone for their next course of action...

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  23. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 73 - The Coming Storm
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    #23 - The Coming Storm

    S1:E73

    With three of the five members of the Chroma Conclave dead, Vox Machina has a meeting with their friends in Whitestone to begin planning for the upcoming battle with Thordak. Percy decides it's time for one of their allies to stop keeping secrets from the rest.

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  24. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 74 - Path of Brass
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    #24 - Path of Brass

    S1:E74

    Vox Machina heads to Fort Daxio to begin preparation for the upcoming fight with Thordak. With time running out until the climactic battle, the party decides to travel to the Elemental Plane of Fire in search of the final Vestige, but find themselves in over their heads...

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  25. Critical Role Season 1 Episode 75 - Where the Cards Fall
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    #25 - Where the Cards Fall

    S1:E75

    Guided by their bizarre new acquaintance, Vox Machina meets with the fire giant who is in possession of the Plate of the Dawnmartyr. Although their goal is literally in sight, retrieving the final Vestige might be one of their most perilous challenges yet.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Test of Pride" is the worst rated episode of "Critical Role". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/28/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Kill Box".