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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 1 - First Light
    6.9/10(1393 votes)

    #1 - First Light

    S5:E1

    Nine years after the Goldilocks asteroid heist, Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony. But an unsettling discovery threatens their peace.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writers:Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert

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  2. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 6 - New Eden
    7.0/10(2248 votes)

    #2 - New Eden

    S3:E6

    The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.

    Director:Andrew Stanton
    Writer:Stephanie Shannon

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  3. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 6 - No Sudden Moves
    7.0/10(964 votes)

    #3 - No Sudden Moves

    S5:E6

    A desperate group of Marsies tries to rectify a dangerous situation.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Colby Day

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  4. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 7 - Bring It Down
    7.1/10(2061 votes)

    #4 - Bring It Down

    S3:E7

    A joint mission brings about conflict between crew members.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Nichole Beattie

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  5. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 4 - Open Source
    7.1/10(1016 votes)

    #5 - Open Source

    S5:E4

    Alex takes Ed's advice and finds a new project to focus on: a job at Helios.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Sabrina Almeida

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  6. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 5 - Svoboda
    7.1/10(1032 votes)

    #6 - Svoboda

    S5:E5

    Chaos erupts on Mars following a shocking revelation.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Kira Snyder

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  7. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 2 - The Hard Six
    7.2/10(1143 votes)

    #7 - The Hard Six

    S5:E2

    Ed rallies Happy Valley's residents in support of one of their own. Kelly refuses to back down from an opportunity.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  8. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 2 - The Bleeding Edge
    7.3/10(2293 votes)

    #8 - The Bleeding Edge

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writers:Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert

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  9. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 2 - Have a Nice Sol
    7.3/10(1661 votes)

    #9 - Have a Nice Sol

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  10. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 5 - The Weight
    7.4/10(2090 votes)

    #10 - The Weight

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:Nichole Beattie, Joe Menosky

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  11. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 4 - House Divided
    7.4/10(1543 votes)

    #11 - House Divided

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Sabrina Almeida

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  12. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 3 - The Bear Hug
    7.5/10(1617 votes)

    #12 - The Bear Hug

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Andrew Black

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  13. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 5 - Goldilocks
    7.5/10(1525 votes)

    #13 - Goldilocks

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Jovan Robinson

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  14. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 9 - Sons and Daughters
    7.5/10(931 votes)

    #14 - Sons and Daughters

    S5:E9

    The Marsies formulate a plan. Kelly faces a major setback.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  15. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Moon
    7.6/10(4143 votes)

    #15 - Red Moon

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  16. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 2 - He Built the Saturn V
    7.6/10(3330 votes)

    #16 - He Built the Saturn V

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writers:Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert

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  17. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 4 - Pathfinder
    7.6/10(2198 votes)

    #17 - Pathfinder

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Andrew Stanton
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  18. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 1 - Glasnost
    7.6/10(1952 votes)

    #18 - Glasnost

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert

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  19. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 6 - Home Again
    7.7/10(2709 votes)

    #19 - Home Again

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Stephanie Shannon

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  20. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 6 - Best-Laid Plans
    7.7/10(2089 votes)

    #20 - Best-Laid Plans

    S2:E6

    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

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  21. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 7 - Don't Be Cruel
    7.7/10(2233 votes)

    #21 - Don't Be Cruel

    S2:E7

    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

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  22. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 8 - Legacy
    7.7/10(1451 votes)

    #22 - Legacy

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  23. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 8 - Brave New World
    7.7/10(969 votes)

    #23 - Brave New World

    S5:E8

    The Titan crew weighs a risky move, while Mars struggles to keep up morale.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writers:Kate Burns, Nina Braddock

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  24. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 4 - Prime Crew
    7.8/10(2925 votes)

    #24 - Prime Crew

    S1:E4

    A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Naren Shankar

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  25. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 8 - And Here's to You
    7.8/10(2311 votes)

    #25 - And Here's to You

    S2:E8

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"First Light" is the worst rated episode of "For All Mankind". It scored 6.9/10 based on 1393 votes. Directed by Sarah Boyd and written by Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, it aired on 3/26/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "New Eden".