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The Worst Episodes of East of Eden

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Worst episode
S1E1 Brothers
7.62,551 votes
Best episode
S1E7 Timshel
8.51,641 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
6h 54m
7 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    East of Eden Season 1 Episode 1 - Brothers
    7.6/10(2551 votes)

    S1:E1

    Torn apart by a domineering father, brothers Adam and Charles Trask are forced into opposing paths to adulthood — one far away, one close to home.

    Director:Garth Davis
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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  2. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 2 - Cathy
    8.0/10(1950 votes)

    S1:E2

    Cathy revisits her dark past, as her presence in the brothers' home sows discord in the present.

    Director:Garth Davis
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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  3. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 6 - The Great Try
    8.0/10(1491 votes)

    S1:E6

    Adam embarks on a bold new business venture. An alienated Cal is drawn to his family's past, while Cathy's begins to catch up with her.

    Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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  4. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 3 - In the Valley
    8.1/10(1784 votes)

    S1:E3

    While Adam pursues his dream of a home and family in California, Cathy has her own ideas about the future.

    Director:Garth Davis
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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  5. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 5 - Departure
    8.2/10(1593 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ten years on, an encounter with Cathy shifts Adam's perspective, as he and Lee clash over telling the boys the truth about their mother.

    Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
    Writers:Zoe Kazan, Alexander Chee

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  6. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 4 - Kate
    8.2/10(1728 votes)

    S1:E4

    Cathy starts over with a new name, a new life and a ruthless plan to achieve financial independence.

    Director:Garth Davis
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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  7. East of Eden Season 1 Episode 7 - Timshel
    8.5/10(1641 votes)

    S1:E7

    With World War I looming, the family wonders if the sins of the past can ever be erased — and whether a new generation is doomed to repeat them.

    Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
    Writer:Zoe Kazan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Brothers" is the worst rated episode of East of Eden. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,551 votes. Directed by Garth Davis and written by Zoe Kazan, it aired on October 1, 2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cathy".

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