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A sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller about a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant, mysterious criminal defense professor. They become entangled in a murder plot and will shake the entire university and change the

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Episode 9 - He Betrayed Us Both
    7.4/10(1177 votes)

    #1 - He Betrayed Us Both

    S5:E9

    Now that Connor and Oliver have tied the knot, the crew must deal with the consequences of the wedding night’s murder; and Annalise is forced to reckon with secrets from her past.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Daniel Robinson

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  2. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 4 - I Hate the World
    7.4/10(1111 votes)

    #2 - I Hate the World

    S6:E4

    The FBI continues to interrogate Conner which leads him to panic under the pressure. Meanwhile, Annalise, Tegan and the students defend a woman accused of violating a disabled man’s civil rights for developing a dating app that discriminates against him. Elsewhere, Bonnie helps Nate get more intel on Tegan while Michaela and Gabriel travel to New York to track down her father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 1 - I'm Going Away
    7.5/10(1646 votes)

    #3 - I'm Going Away

    S4:E1

    In the wake of Wes’ tragic death, Annalise returns to her family home to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, and realizes that, in order to rebuild, she must make a tough and shocking decision. Meanwhile, “the Keating 4” all face an uncertain future while Laurel becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to Wes the night he died. In a flash-forward, a terrifying crime is committed and everyone is a suspect.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  4. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 7 - I'm the Murderer
    7.5/10(1054 votes)

    #4 - I'm the Murderer

    S6:E7

    Gabriel is first chair on a case defending a teacher involved in a school shooting, and this case hits particularly close to home for both Gabriel and Annalise. Elsewhere, Annalise attempts to discourage Tegan from her new quest to right a wrong, all while Oliver makes a shocking confession.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Laurence Andries

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  5. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 6 - Family Sucks
    7.6/10(1055 votes)

    #5 - Family Sucks

    S6:E6

    Annalise intervenes in Michaela’s relationship with her father and asks for his help in return. Because Nate still doesn’t trust Tegan, he attempts to get in good with someone who was once close to her. After Asher reunites and has an unpleasant conversation with his estranged mother, he shares a meaningful moment with Michaela. Elsewhere, Connor finally learns why he was originally picked for the Keating 5.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Vanessa James Benton

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  6. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 5 - We're All Gonna Die
    7.7/10(1060 votes)

    #6 - We're All Gonna Die

    S6:E5

    During therapy, a young Annalise is forced to acknowledge a very emotional and pivotal reality that makes her admit a hard truth. Meanwhile, Frank’s recent peril leads to a new secret revealed about Laurel’s disappearance. Elsewhere in an attempt to get to know her father, Michaela accepts an offer to work alongside him but quickly learns that it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Sara Rose Feinberg

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  7. How to Get Away with Murder Season 1 Episode 3 - Smile, or Go to Jail
    7.8/10(2916 votes)

    #7 - Smile, or Go to Jail

    S1:E3

    Annalise helps Paula Murphy, a suburban soccer mom, get released from jail after she was arrested for a misdemeanor, but just as she’s about to walk free, she’s arrested again by the FBI in connection for felony murder. Annalise and her students are tasked with proving her innocence which will depend on the testimony from another suspect in the case. Meanwhile, the Middleton University president asks Annalise to represent Griffin O’ Reilly, the star quarterback who has also been linked to Lila’s disappearance but she’s unable to make a decision until she knows that Sam wasn’t involved in the case. In flash forwards, more clues are revealed and we discover someone else was also there besides the students during the night of the murder.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Rob Fresco

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  8. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 6 - Is Someone Really Dead?
    7.8/10(1523 votes)

    #8 - Is Someone Really Dead?

    S3:E6

    A revelation in the Wallace Mahoney murder rattles Annalise and the Keating 5, as the team takes on the case of a veteran facing assault charges.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writer:Fernanda Coppel

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  9. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 11 - Not Everything's About Annalise
    7.8/10(1439 votes)

    #9 - Not Everything's About Annalise

    S3:E11

    Annalise reaches her breaking point as she struggles to adapt to her new reality behind bars, but a surprise confession to Wes’ murder could change everything. Meanwhile, the K4 find their own freedom at risk as they discover the D.A.’s investigation is much bigger than they imagined.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Abby Ajayi

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  10. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 10 - Everything We Did Was for Nothing
    7.8/10(1266 votes)

    #10 - Everything We Did Was for Nothing

    S4:E10

    As Laurel struggles to come to terms with what happened on that tragic night, Annalise and Frank work together to do what they believe is best for the group. Meanwhile, details involving a past murder come to light as Annalise continues to build her class action.

    Director:Jonathan Brown
    Writer:Matthew Cruz

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  11. How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Episode 11 - Be the Martyr
    7.8/10(1046 votes)

    #11 - Be the Martyr

    S5:E11

    Nate is on a mission to prove he was right about the culprit in his father’s murder, while Bonnie begins to doubt herself; and Annalise turns the tables in the courtroom.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Matthew Cruz

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  12. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 1 - Say Goodbye
    7.8/10(1321 votes)

    #12 - Say Goodbye

    S6:E1

    Annalise struggles with the personal toll that Laurel and Christopher’s disappearance has taken on everyone. Meanwhile, the remaining Keating 4, Oliver, Frank and Bonnie disagree on the possible reasons behind Laurel’s disappearance. Tegan handles the aftermath of Emmett’s apparent poisoning, and Gabriel wants to take his budding relationship with Michaela to the next level.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  13. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 2 - Vivian's Here
    7.8/10(1116 votes)

    #13 - Vivian's Here

    S6:E2

    As Michaela, Asher and Connor gear up for their last semester of law school, they take on a weighty case involving an illegal immigrant who wants asylum. Meanwhile, Michaela boycotts going to class after a blowup with Annalise about her father. Elsewhere, in an unexpected confrontation, Annalise learns a shocking truth that makes her question everything she thought she knew.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Michael Russo

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  14. How to Get Away with Murder Season 1 Episode 2 - It's All Her Fault
    7.9/10(3169 votes)

    #14 - It's All Her Fault

    S1:E2

    Annalise takes on a new client, Max St. Vincent, an eccentric millionaire who is the key suspect in his wife's brutal murder. All the clues point to St. Vincent as the killer, but Annalise challenges her students to prove he's innocent - whether that's the truth or not. Meanwhile, Annalise deals with issues in her own home when her growing suspicions that Sam is somehow involved in Lila's disappearance start to affect their marriage. In flash forwards, we go back to the night of the murder and learn that Wes might be hiding a few secrets of his own.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Peter Nowalk

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  15. How to Get Away with Murder Season 1 Episode 7 - He Deserved to Die
    7.9/10(2506 votes)

    #15 - He Deserved to Die

    S1:E7

    Annalise and the team are focused on Rebecca’s case, but when the judge enforces a gag order, Rebecca takes things into her own hands. Meanwhile, Michaela is surprised by a pre-nup, sparks fly between Laurel and Frank, and in flash-forwards, we find out more about Wes and Rebecca’s relationship.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Warren Hsu Leonard

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  16. How to Get Away with Murder Season 2 Episode 10 - What Happened to You, Annalise?
    7.9/10(1863 votes)

    #16 - What Happened to You, Annalise?

    S2:E10

    A few weeks have passed since Wes shot Annalise. Wes and The Keating 5 deal with the fallout from that night, as Annalise is faced with a complicated road to recovery.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:J.C. Lee

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  17. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 3 - Always Bet Black
    7.9/10(1599 votes)

    #17 - Always Bet Black

    S3:E3

    Annalise presents her class with a high-profile murder case that pushes even the Keating 5’s morals, while Laurel makes a shocking discovery through an unlikely source.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Joe Fazzio

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  18. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 4 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
    7.9/10(1333 votes)

    #18 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?

    S4:E4

    Feeling like she’s found her purpose again, Annalise focuses on developing her big case and Bonnie grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Connor gets a surprise visit from his dad, and Laurel turns to an old friend to relieve some stress.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Michael Russo

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  19. How to Get Away with Murder Season 4 Episode 6 - Stay Strong, Mama
    7.9/10(1296 votes)

    #19 - Stay Strong, Mama

    S4:E6

    A former colleague helps Annalise with her class action lawsuit; Laurel continues to investigate her father's company; Asher confronts Michaela about her odd behavior; details about Isaac's past are revealed.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Morenike Balogun

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  20. How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Episode 2 - Whose Blood Is That?
    7.9/10(1238 votes)

    #20 - Whose Blood Is That?

    S5:E2

    Annalise preps to defend her first class action plaintiff and adjusts to the politics of the new job. Meanwhile, Frank is suspicious of Gabriel and does some investigating of his own, and Asher complicates Bonnie’s new life away from Annalise.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Sarah L. Thompson

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  21. How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Episode 4 - It's Her Kid
    7.9/10(1143 votes)

    #21 - It's Her Kid

    S5:E4

    Annalise and Nate look to get Nate’s dad a psych evaluation so that they can have his murder case retried under an insanity plea. Meanwhile, Michaela works overtime to convince Tegan to give her a chance to earn her trust back, and Bonnie gets an offer she mulls over.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Maisha Closson

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  22. How to Get Away with Murder Season 6 Episode 3 - Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?
    7.9/10(1087 votes)

    #22 - Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?

    S6:E3

    After Michaela’s courtroom tactics do more harm than help, Annalise draws on memories of Sam to guide Michaela back to the winning path. Meanwhile, Connor bites off more than he can chew in his effort to reunite a family, forcing Tegan to call in a favor and fix his mess. Frank enlists Oliver’s help to follow a lead on Laurel; and Gabriel learns new information about Michaela’s birth father.

    Director:Catriona McKenzie
    Writer:Daniel Robinson

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  23. How to Get Away with Murder Season 1 Episode 11 - Best Christmas Ever
    8.0/10(2360 votes)

    #23 - Best Christmas Ever

    S1:E11

    School is back in session after the holiday break and the entire university is talking about Annalise's missing husband. The Keating Five continue to be questioned by the police and we find out exactly how they've been dealing with the guilt of killing Sam. Sam's sister Hannah shows up and has started her own investigation of what happened to Sam.

    Director:Michael Katleman
    Writers:Tracy Bellomo, Warren Hsu Leonard

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  24. How to Get Away with Murder Season 2 Episode 3 - It’s Called the Octopus
    8.0/10(2030 votes)

    #24 - It’s Called the Octopus

    S2:E3

    When Annalise takes on a new client, the team must investigate a very high end sex club to get answers. Meanwhile, Annalise is still representing the siblings accused of killing their parents, but the case takes a turn for the worse when a new motive surfaces, and Wes teams up with an unexpected ally.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:Joe Fazzio

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  25. How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 Episode 5 - It’s About Frank
    8.0/10(1562 votes)

    #25 - It’s About Frank

    S3:E5

    The mystery behind the Annalise “killer” flyers takes a surprising twist. Meanwhile, Frank’s troubled past is exposed and a shocking new discovery changes everything about the night of the fire.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:J.C. Lee

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Worst Episodes Summary

"He Betrayed Us Both" is the worst rated episode of "How to Get Away with Murder". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1177 votes. Directed by John Terlesky and written by Daniel Robinson, it aired on 1/17/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I Hate the World".