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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 3 - Home
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Home

    S5:E3

    The consequences of Ed's actions begin to play out. Aleida finds an unexpected solution to her problem.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Nina Braddock

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  2. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 2 - The Hard Six
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 6 - New Eden
    5.9/10(33 votes)

    #3 - New Eden

    S3:E6

    The astronauts move quickly to build Martian bases.

    Director:Andrew Stanton
    Writer:Stephanie Shannon

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  4. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 7 - Bring It Down
    6.5/10(28 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 2 Episode 7 - Don't Be Cruel
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Moon
    6.7/10(62 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 4 - Prime Crew
    6.7/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Prime Crew

    S1:E4

    A training accident spurs a national debate about women astronauts.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Naren Shankar

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  8. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 5 - The Weight
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 6 - Best-Laid Plans
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 2 - Game Changer
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Game Changer

    S3:E2

    A commercial spaceflight company makes an announcement. The choice over who'll command the Mars mission leads to a shift in personnel.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  11. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 3 - All In
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #11 - All In

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Nichole Beattie

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  12. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 8 - The Sands of Ares
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #12 - The Sands of Ares

    S3:E8

    After a sudden crisis, the Martian crews pull together.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writers:Joe Menosky, Eric W. Phillips

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  13. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 5 - Goldilocks
    6.7/10(25 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 1 - First Light
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 2 - He Built the Saturn V
    6.8/10(52 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. For All Mankind Season 1 Episode 6 - Home Again
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 4 - Pathfinder
    6.8/10(35 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 4 - House Divided
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 2 - The Bleeding Edge
    6.9/10(37 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 8 - And Here's to You
    6.9/10(34 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 9 - Coming Home
    6.9/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Coming Home

    S3:E9

    Plans to leave Mars are complicated by an unforeseen issue.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

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  22. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 2 - Have a Nice Sol
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 8 - Legacy
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. For All Mankind Season 2 Episode 3 - Rules of Engagement
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    #24 - Rules of Engagement

    S2:E3

    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

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  25. For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1 - Polaris
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #25 - Polaris

    S3:E1

    Nearly 10 years have passed. Danielle and Ed attend a celebration, where things take a terrifying turn.

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writers:Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Home" is the worst rated episode of "For All Mankind". It scored 3.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Meera Menon and written by Nina Braddock, it aired on 4/9/2026. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Hard Six".