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The Worst Episodes of For All Mankind

Every episode of For All Mankind ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of For All Mankind!

Explore an aspirational world where NASA and the space program remained a priority and a focal point of our hopes and dreams as told through the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers, and their families.

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Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "For All Mankind" is "New Eden", rated 7/10 from 1728 user votes. It was directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Stephanie Shannon. "New Eden" aired on 7/14/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Bring It Down".

  • New Eden
    7.0/10 1,728 votes

    #1 - New Eden

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2022

    The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.

    Director: Andrew Stanton

    Writer: Stephanie Shannon

  • Bring It Down
    7.1/10 1,553 votes

    #2 - Bring It Down

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2022

    A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.

    Director: Dan Liu

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

  • The Bleeding Edge
    7.3/10 1,750 votes

    #3 - The Bleeding Edge

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2021

    Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

  • The Weight
    7.4/10 1,593 votes

    #4 - The Weight

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2021

    Ed's reckless behavior at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space.

    Director: Meera Menon

    Writer: Nichole Beattie, Joe Menosky

  • Have a Nice Sol
    7.4/10 1,159 votes

    #5 - Have a Nice Sol

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2023

    New Helios employees arrive on Mars as NASA undergoes major changes.

    Director: Lukas Ettlin

    Writer: Bradley Thompson, David Weddle

  • House Divided
    7.4/10 1,055 votes

    #6 - House Divided

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2023

    An accident on Mars strains relationships, while Miles embarks on a risky venture.

    Director: Dan Liu

    Writer: Sabrina Almeida

  • Red Moon
    7.6/10 3,134 votes

    #7 - Red Moon

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019

    NASA is in crisis as the Soviets land the first man on the moon in 1969, the beginning of an alternate history.

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: N/A

  • He Built the Saturn V
    7.6/10 2,543 votes

    #8 - He Built the Saturn V

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019

    Director von Braun opposes President Nixon’s directive, with dire consequences.

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

  • Pathfinder
    7.6/10 1,677 votes

    #9 - Pathfinder

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2021

    With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change—as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle.

    Director: Andrew Stanton

    Writer: Bradley Thompson, David Weddle

  • Best-Laid Plans
    7.6/10 1,591 votes

    #10 - Best-Laid Plans

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2021

    American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.

    Director: Meera Menon

    Writer: Joe Menosky

  • The Bear Hug
    7.6/10 1,124 votes

    #11 - The Bear Hug

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2023

    Miles tries to make ends meet. Margo finds herself pulled into a dangerous situation.

    Director: Dan Liu

    Writer: Andrew Black

  • Goldilocks
    7.6/10 1,036 votes

    #12 - Goldilocks

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2023

    A discovery sends teams across Earth and Mars scrambling for answers.

    Director: Sylvain White

    Writer: Jovan Robinson

  • Home Again
    7.7/10 2,052 votes

    #13 - Home Again

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2019

    A launchpad accident leads to delayed missions and FBI background checks.

    Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

    Writer: Stephanie Shannon

  • Don't Be Cruel
    7.7/10 1,711 votes

    #14 - Don't Be Cruel

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2021

    Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

  • Glasnost
    7.7/10 1,390 votes

    #15 - Glasnost

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2023

    Eight years later, a new mission begins: Capture an asteroid. Aleida and Danielle are still haunted by events from the past.

    Director: Lukas Ettlin

    Writer: Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

  • Legacy
    7.7/10 973 votes

    #16 - Legacy

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/28/2023

    Plans are made with interplanetary ramifications. Ed begins working with an unexpected partner.

    Director: Maja Vrvilo

    Writer: Bradley Thompson, David Weddle

  • Prime Crew
    7.8/10 2,231 votes

    #17 - Prime Crew

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2019

    A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Naren Shankar

  • Every Little Thing
    7.8/10 2,046 votes

    #18 - Every Little Thing

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2021

    Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides—but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Ronald D. Moore

  • And Here's to You
    7.8/10 1,770 votes

    #19 - And Here's to You

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2021

    Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Ronald D. Moore

  • The Sands of Ares
    7.8/10 1,450 votes

    #20 - The Sands of Ares

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/28/2022

    After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.

    Director: Dan Liu

    Writer: Joe Menosky, Eric W. Phillips

  • All In
    7.9/10 1,536 votes

    #21 - All In

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2022

    As NASA scrambles to prepare for the launch to Mars, Margo is confronted with a harsh personal reality.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

  • Crossing the Line
    7.9/10 1,041 votes

    #22 - Crossing the Line

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2023

    A group on Mars takes drastic measures. Margo grapples with a new assignment.

    Director: Maja Vrvilo

    Writer: Andrew Black

  • Nixon's Women
    8.0/10 2,547 votes

    #23 - Nixon's Women

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019

    Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

  • Rules of Engagement
    8.0/10 1,958 votes

    #24 - Rules of Engagement

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2021

    A dispute on the moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed’s past comes back to haunt him.

    Director: Andrew Stanton

    Writer: Stephanie Shannon

  • Seven Minutes of Terror
    8.0/10 1,608 votes

    #25 - Seven Minutes of Terror

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2022

    The race to land first on Mars brings together unexpected allies.

    Director: Andrew Stanton

    Writer: Sabrina Almeida