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The Worst Episodes of How to Get Away with Murder

Every episode of How to Get Away with Murder ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of How to Get Away with Murder!

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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:ABC

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 1146 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".

  • He Betrayed Us Both
    7.4/101,146 votes
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    #1 - He Betrayed Us Both

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2019

    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

  • I Hate the World
    7.4/101,076 votes
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    #2 - I Hate the World

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Going Away
    7.5/101,608 votes
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    #3 - I'm Going Away

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2017

    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

  • I'm the Murderer
    7.5/101,018 votes
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    #4 - I'm the Murderer

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2019

    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

  • Family Sucks
    7.6/101,019 votes
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    #5 - Family Sucks

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2019

    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

  • We're All Gonna Die
    7.7/101,025 votes
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    #6 - We're All Gonna Die

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019

    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 Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Sara Rose Feinberg

  • Smile, or Go to Jail
    7.8/102,831 votes
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    #7 - Smile, or Go to Jail

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2014

    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

  • Is Someone Really Dead?
    7.8/101,485 votes
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    #8 - Is Someone Really Dead?

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2016

    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

  • Not Everything's About Annalise
    7.8/101,404 votes
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    #9 - Not Everything's About Annalise

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/2/2017

    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

  • Everything We Did Was for Nothing
    7.8/101,236 votes
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    #10 - Everything We Did Was for Nothing

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/25/2018

    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

  • Say Goodbye
    7.8/101,279 votes
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    #11 - Say Goodbye

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019

    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

  • Vivian's Here
    7.8/101,079 votes
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    #12 - Vivian's Here

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019

    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

  • It's All Her Fault
    7.9/103,068 votes
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    #13 - It's All Her Fault

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2014

    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

  • He Deserved to Die
    7.9/102,427 votes
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    #14 - He Deserved to Die

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2014

    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

  • What Happened to You, Annalise?
    7.9/101,818 votes
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    #15 - What Happened to You, Annalise?

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/2016

    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

  • Always Bet Black
    7.9/101,561 votes
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    #16 - Always Bet Black

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2016

    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

  • Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
    7.9/101,299 votes
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    #17 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2017

    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

  • Stay Strong, Mama
    7.9/101,265 votes
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    #18 - Stay Strong, Mama

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2017

    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

  • Whose Blood Is That?
    7.9/101,204 votes
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    #19 - Whose Blood Is That?

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2018

    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

  • It's Her Kid
    7.9/101,109 votes
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    #20 - It's Her Kid

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2018

    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

  • Be the Martyr
    7.9/101,015 votes
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    #21 - Be the Martyr

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/31/2019

    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

  • Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?
    7.9/101,050 votes
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    #22 - Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019

    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

  • Best Christmas Ever
    8.0/102,291 votes
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    #23 - Best Christmas Ever

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2015

    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

    Writer: Tracy Bellomo, Warren Hsu Leonard

  • It’s Called the Octopus
    8.0/101,978 votes
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    #24 - It’s Called the Octopus

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2015

    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

  • It’s About Frank
    8.0/101,522 votes
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    #25 - It’s About Frank

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2016

    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