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The Worst Episodes of Death by Lightning

Every episode of Death by Lightning ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Death by Lightning!

Worst episode
S1E2 Party Faithful
7.6998 votes
Best episode
S1E4 Destiny of the Republic
8.2938 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
3h 36m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 2 - Party Faithful
    7.6/10(998 votes)

    S1:E2

    In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  2. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 3 - Casus Belli
    7.8/10(922 votes)

    S1:E3

    Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  3. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 1 - The Man from Ohio
    7.9/10(1181 votes)

    S1:E1

    At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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  4. Death by Lightning Season 1 Episode 4 - Destiny of the Republic
    8.2/10(938 votes)

    S1:E4

    Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Mike Makowsky

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Party Faithful" is the worst rated episode of Death by Lightning. It scored 7.6/10 from 998 votes. Directed by Matt Ross and written by Mike Makowsky, it aired on November 6, 2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Casus Belli".

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