Hostages backdrop
Documentary

The Worst Episodes of Hostages

Every episode of Hostages ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Hostages!

Binge this in 3h 59m•Peaking at 7.6/10

On November 4, 1979, Iranian student activists stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking over 60 Americans hostage. What was planned as a 48-hour sit-in to protest American imperialism, ballooned into an international crisis and

Airs on
HBO
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Hostages Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two: Den of Spies
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Part Two: Den of Spies

    S1:E2

    November 1979. In protest of the United States’ long-standing relationship with the now-deposed Shah, an Iranian student group plans a 48-hour sit-in at the American embassy in Tehran. But what starts as a political statement quickly turns into chaos as Khomeini’s regime sanctions the embassy takeover and uses it to shore up power.

    Directors:Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Maro Chermayeff, Sam Pollard
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Hostages Season 1 Episode 4 - Part Four: The Transaction
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Part Four: The Transaction

    S1:E4

    A year into the siege, Carter works furiously to secure a deal as the 1980 U.S. presidential election approaches. As Ronald Reagan prepares to take office, the outgoing administration enters a final, desperate diplomatic push. Today, those on both sides of the conflict weigh in on the crisis’ complex and enduring legacy.

    Directors:Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Jeff Dupre
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Hostages Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One: The Peacock Throne
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Part One: The Peacock Throne

    S1:E1

    Under the rule of Mohammad Reza Shah, Iran experiences an oil-driven economic boom, but the government’s excesses and repressive tactics lead to increasing hostility towards the monarch and his closest ally: the United States. As religious cleric Ayatollah Khomeini grows in popularity, the Shah flees and the country becomes engulfed in revolution, endangering the U.S. embassy.

    Directors:Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Maro Chermayeff, Sam Pollard
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Hostages Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three: The Sand Storm
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Part Three: The Sand Storm

    S1:E3

    With 1980 fast approaching, and the crisis nowhere near ending, the situation takes on a life of its own in American and Iranian media. After diplomatic efforts to secure the hostages’ release fail, and their fates become more dire, President Carter launches a rescue operation – with disastrous results.

    Directors:Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Joshua Bennett
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"Part Two: Den of Spies" is the worst rated episode of "Hostages". It scored 7.5/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Maro Chermayeff, Sam Pollard and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part Four: The Transaction".