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The Worst Episodes of Joe Pickett

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A game warden and his family navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming on the verge of economic collapse. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 1 - A Monster at the Gate
    7.3/10(568 votes)

    #1 - A Monster at the Gate

    S1:E1

    On his first day as game warden in Saddlestring, Wyoming, Joe Pickett finds himself in an unexpected situation with a local poacher.

    Directors:John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
    Writers:John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle

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  2. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 2 - Circling Vultures
    7.8/10(458 votes)

    #2 - Circling Vultures

    S1:E2

    Joe weasels his way into a local murder case and finds himself at odds with some important townsfolk. Marybeth manages the rest of the family at a motel and does some digging of her own.

    Director:John Erick Dowdle
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 3 - Joey, Get Your Gun
    7.8/10(421 votes)

    #3 - Joey, Get Your Gun

    S1:E3

    As Joe and some other brave locals embark on a dangerous trek, Marybeth contemplates going back to the courtroom for what seems like a worthy cause.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 3 - Stop the Slaughter!
    8.0/10(315 votes)

    #4 - Stop the Slaughter!

    S2:E3

    An anti-hunting activist, Klamath Moore, stirs up trouble in Saddlestring when he hears about the tragic death of a local hunter. Joe grapples with what really happened on Bermuda Mountain and searches for answers as he investigates the death. Sheridan gets angry with Marybeth after she discovers the truth about what happened to Joe on Bermuda Mountain. Marybeth joins the search for a missing woman from the Wind River Reservation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 6 - Ducks and Falcons
    8.0/10(296 votes)

    #5 - Ducks and Falcons

    S2:E6

    Joe searches for the truth in Cheyenne when Sheriff Barnum and Deputy McLanahan shut him out of the murder investigation. Nate and Cricket seek answers to questions of their own in Idaho. Sheridan and April do a school project about their families and Derek Longbrake makes his intentions clear to Missy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Diego D. Moreno

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  6. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 9 - If This Is Goodbye
    8.0/10(307 votes)

    #6 - If This Is Goodbye

    S2:E9

    In a desperate bid to set things right, Marybeth makes a decision that will change her life forever. Shannon grieves her murdered husband while on the run from the law. Joe comes face-to-face with trauma from his past when he follows Marybeth into the woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 4 - A Conspiracy of Ravens
    8.1/10(379 votes)

    #7 - A Conspiracy of Ravens

    S1:E4

    Joe enjoys newfound praise after dispatching the presumed murderer, but he isn't convinced the investigation is over. Someone is attempting to clean up all the loose ends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 5 - Live and Look Like a Million
    8.1/10(359 votes)

    #8 - Live and Look Like a Million

    S1:E5

    Joe and Marybeth are spooked after the incident at Clyde's trailer and must decide whether or not they want to continue looking for the truth. Sheridan gets an expected visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 6 - Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up
    8.2/10(353 votes)

    #9 - Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up

    S1:E6

    Joe begins to wonder if there's anyone in town who isn't connected to the deeply rooted corruption, and Marybeth works around the clock to try and free Nate.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 7 - The Most Hated Man in Twelve Sleep
    8.2/10(365 votes)

    #10 - The Most Hated Man in Twelve Sleep

    S1:E7

    Joe connects an important piece of the pipeline mystery, but it may cost him. The Pickett's find themselves in a luxurious new home.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 2 - The Question Why
    8.2/10(345 votes)

    #11 - The Question Why

    S2:E2

    Injured and alone on Bermuda Mountain, Joe encounters a mysterious cabin as he tries to escape the grim threat stalking him through the night. Marybeth grows increasingly desperate for answers and makes a choice that will affect her whole family. Meanwhile, Cricket entertains an unexpected visitor and Sheriff Barnum and Deputy McLanahan search for answers of their own.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 5 - Heads Will Roll
    8.2/10(293 votes)

    #12 - Heads Will Roll

    S2:E5

    While the Governor shuts down hunting season, Joe searches for truth in the aftermath of the new murders at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Marybeth digs deep into Stop The Slaughter and Klamath Moore and discovers a disturbing pattern of events. Nate and Cricket search for answers -- and safety while on the run. Missy re-examines her relationship with McLanahan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sarah Marie Masson

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  13. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 1 - The Missing and the Dead
    8.3/10(395 votes)

    #13 - The Missing and the Dead

    S2:E1

    One year after the violent attack on the Pickett family, Joe and Marybeth try to pick up the pieces and move forward together. Joe journeys deep into the forest on the mysterious Bermuda Mountain in search of a lost hunter and makes a grim discovery. Meanwhile, Marybeth throws herself into her legal work in an effort to forget the loss her family suffered.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 10 - The Third Way
    8.3/10(310 votes)

    #14 - The Third Way

    S2:E10

    Joe makes an uneasy truce in his pursuit for justice. Shannon encounters an unexpected band of militia men hell-bent on silencing her. Marybeth and Cricket arrange a long overdue reunion and McLanahan receives an unexpected promotion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 4 - Buck Wild
    8.4/10(314 votes)

    #15 - Buck Wild

    S2:E4

    Joe heads to the crime scene to lay a trap for the killer with the help of radio personality and master tracker Buck Lothar. Anti-hunting activist Klamath Moore continues to stir up trouble in Saddlestring. Sheridan has a run-in at school and connects some unexpected dots for Marybeth. Meanwhile, Nate drops in on an old friend from his past and learns his future with Cricket is in jeopardy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 7 - Fair Chase
    8.4/10(287 votes)

    #16 - Fair Chase

    S2:E7

    As the focus shifts to a new suspect, Joe makes the hard decision to trust an old enemy as he searches for answers in the murder investigation. Cricket delivers much-needed information to Charlie Left Hand about the missing persons investigation. Meanwhile, the killer is lured back to the crime scene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Joe Pickett Season 2 Episode 8 - A Call For Help
    8.5/10(323 votes)

    #17 - A Call For Help

    S2:E8

    In the aftermath of catching the serial killer on Bermuda Mountain, Marissa Left Hand's story is revealed as the truth behind her appearance comes to light. Joe and Marybeth make a shocking discovery about the murdered men and rush to help before it's too late. Shannon strikes a risky deal with Sheriff Barnum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 8 - The Killing Fields
    8.6/10(372 votes)

    #18 - The Killing Fields

    S1:E8

    In need of some breakthrough evidence, Joe calls in a favor from an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, Marybeth and Sheridan remain vulnerably close to danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 9 - Endangered
    8.8/10(392 votes)

    #19 - Endangered

    S1:E9

    While Joe frantically rushes to the hospital, Sheridan tries to recall her survival skills to escape an unhinged predator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Joe Pickett Season 1 Episode 10 - Open Season
    8.9/10(464 votes)

    #20 - Open Season

    S1:E10

    In the final showdown, the Picketts face their toughest battle yet. When the dust settles, those who live will have to learn to move on and cope with the sacrifices they have made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Monster at the Gate" is the worst rated episode of "Joe Pickett". It scored 7.3/10 based on 568 votes. Directed by John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle and written by John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle, it aired on 12/6/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Circling Vultures".