Show cover for How to Get Away with Murder

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
Episodes
90
Avg. Rating
8.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.2
8.6
8.2
7.5
7.9
8.3
8.1
8.2
7.8
8.0
7.9
8.0

Filter By Season (6)

  • Vivian's Here
    6.2/10(10)
    Loading...

    #1 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Family Sucks
    6.6/10(8)
    Loading...

    #2 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Say Goodbye
    6.7/10(10)
    Loading...

    #3 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • I'm Going Away
    7.5/10(1,612)
    Loading...

    #4 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • I Hate the World
    7.7/10(6)
    Loading...

    #5 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • We're All Gonna Die
    7.7/10(6)
    Loading...

    #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

    Comments

    0
    Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of How to Get Away with Murder

    READ
  • I'm the Murderer
    7.7/10(6)
    Loading...

    #7 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • I Want to Be Free
    7.7/10(7)
    Loading...

    #8 - I Want to Be Free

    Season 6 Episode 8

    Aired 11/14/2019

    After taking the stand during Nate Senior’s murder trial, Bonnie’s world is turned upside down when a mysterious accident leads her to a hard realization. Meanwhile, the students compete for a large cash bonus during the final exam where they must come up with the best defense for a conspiracy-to-murder charge.

    Director: Alrick Riley

    Writer: Hadi Nicholas Deeb

    Comments

    0
  • Smile, or Go to Jail
    7.8/10(2,840)
    Loading...

    #9 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Is Someone Really Dead?
    7.8/10(1,487)
    Loading...

    #10 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Not Everything's About Annalise
    7.8/10(1,406)
    Loading...

    #11 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Everything We Did Was for Nothing
    7.8/10(1,238)
    Loading...

    #12 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • What If Sam Wasn't the Bad Guy This Whole Time?
    7.8/10(8)
    Loading...

    #13 - What If Sam Wasn't the Bad Guy This Whole Time?

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 4/30/2020

    Annalise learns unexpected and shocking details about Sam’s past. Meanwhile, Connor and Michaela feel the pressure when the FBI learns there is new evidence in the case; and Frank and Bonnie’s history is explored, revealing what originally fractured their relationship.

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Ricardo C. Lara

    Comments

    0
  • It's All Her Fault
    7.9/10(3,077)
    Loading...

    #14 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • He Deserved to Die
    7.9/10(2,434)
    Loading...

    #15 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • What Happened to You, Annalise?
    7.9/10(1,822)
    Loading...

    #16 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Always Bet Black
    7.9/10(1,563)
    Loading...

    #17 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
    7.9/10(1,303)
    Loading...

    #18 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Stay Strong, Mama
    7.9/10(1,269)
    Loading...

    #19 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • Whose Blood Is That?
    7.9/10(9)
    Loading...

    #20 - 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

    Comments

    0
  • I Got Played
    7.9/10(8)
    Loading...

    #21 - I Got Played

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 11/8/2018

    Connor and Oliver attempt to secure a church for their wedding to appease their moms; Annalise and Nate continue their quest for justice in the face of endless obstacles; Annalise begins to doubt the governor's dedication to her cause.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Maya Goldsmith

    Comments

    0
  • We're Not Getting Away With It
    7.9/10(7)
    Loading...

    #22 - We're Not Getting Away With It

    Season 6 Episode 10

    Aired 4/2/2020

    Annalise’s disappearance is uncovered, and the fallout affects everyone. Following Asher’s death, Michaela and Connor are booked on murder charges and forced to make the most difficult decision of their lives. Bonnie reveals a secret about Tegan, and Gabriel becomes a potential murder suspect.

    Director: Sheelin Choksey

    Writer: Tess Leibowitz

    Comments

    0
  • The Reckoning
    7.9/10(7)
    Loading...

    #23 - The Reckoning

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 4/9/2020

    Annalise’s disappearance leads to panic and paranoia as Michaela and Connor consider taking a deal in their cases. All the while anxious, everyone mourns Asher’s death as Gabriel holds on to key details about his murder

    Director: DeMane Davis

    Writer: Inda Craig-Galván

    Comments

    0
  • Let's Hurt Him
    7.9/10(7)
    Loading...

    #24 - Let's Hurt Him

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 4/16/2020

    Annalise is forced to fight for her life while Gabriel approaches Michaela, Connor and Oliver with a theory about Sam’s murder. Frank and Bonnie have a heart-to-heart.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Daniel Robinson, Matthew Cruz

    Comments

    0
  • Best Christmas Ever
    8.0/10(2,298)
    Loading...

    #25 - 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

    Comments

    0

Worst Episodes Summary

"Vivian's Here" is the worst rated episode of "How to Get Away with Murder". It scored 6.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Michael Smith and written by Michael Russo, it aired on 10/3/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Family Sucks".