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Anthology series of famous feuds with the first season based on the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    FEUD Season 2 Episode 8 - Phantasm Forgiveness
    2.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Phantasm Forgiveness

    S2:E8

    Past, present and future collide as Truman makes a final push to finish Answered Prayers.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  2. FEUD Season 2 Episode 3 - Masquerade 1966
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Masquerade 1966

    S2:E3

    In 1966, documentary filmmakers the Maysles brothers capture the events leading up to and following Truman's iconic Black and White Ball.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  3. FEUD Season 2 Episode 5 - The Secret Inner Lives of Swans
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Secret Inner Lives of Swans

    S2:E5

    November 1975, the day after the Esquire article is published, Truman receives an inspiring visit from a fellow writer.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  4. FEUD Season 2 Episode 6 - Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals

    S2:E6

    In New York, it's the end of an era. In California, Truman tries to usher in a new era with a hunky beau.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  5. FEUD Season 2 Episode 4 - It's Impossible
    3.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - It's Impossible

    S2:E4

    Babe makes peace with a harsh reality. Truman makes an effort to get sober.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  6. FEUD Season 2 Episode 2 - Ice Water in Their Veins
    3.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Ice Water in Their Veins

    S2:E2

    In the aftermath of the Esquire article, Truman starts on a downward spiral. The Swans form a unified front.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  7. FEUD Season 2 Episode 7 - Beautiful Babe
    3.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Beautiful Babe

    S2:E7

    Babe reflects on her life and her greatest treasures. Truman and the Swans reel in the fallout of a tragedy.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  8. FEUD Season 2 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S2:E1

    Truman Capote is the toast of New York society. But a dishy excerpt published in Esquire Magazine threatens to topple him from his precarious perch.

    Director:Gus Van Sant
    Writer:Jon Robin Baitz

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  9. FEUD Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen, Michael Zam

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  10. FEUD Season 1 Episode 3 - Mommie Dearest
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Mommie Dearest

    S1:E3

    As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  11. FEUD Season 1 Episode 2 - The Other Woman
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The Other Woman

    S1:E2

    With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Tim Minear, Jaffe Cohen, Michael Zam

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  12. FEUD Season 1 Episode 4 - More, or Less
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - More, or Less

    S1:E4

    Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release. Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writers:Gina Welch, Tim Minear

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  13. FEUD Season 1 Episode 6 - Hagsploitation
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Hagsploitation

    S1:E6

    Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.

    Director:Tim Minear
    Writers:Gina Welch, Tim Minear

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  14. FEUD Season 1 Episode 8 - You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?

    S1:E8

    In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Gina Welch

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  15. FEUD Season 1 Episode 7 - Abandoned!
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Abandoned!

    S1:E7

    With production of Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writers:Jaffe Cohen, Michael Zam

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  16. FEUD Season 1 Episode 5 - And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #16 - And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)

    S1:E5

    Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Phantasm Forgiveness" is the worst rated episode of "FEUD". It scored 2.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Jon Robin Baitz, it aired on 3/13/2024. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Masquerade 1966".