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The Worst Episodes of Krypton

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Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Krypton Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(1494 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Superman's grandfather, Seg-El, learns Krypton is in danger of being destroyed so that his future grandson will never be born.

    Directors:Colm McCarthy, Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Krypton Season 2 Episode 4 - Danger Close
    7.3/10(454 votes)

    #2 - Danger Close

    S2:E4

    Seg and Adam return to a very different Kandor. Val and his Rebels prepare a major offensive.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Luke Kalteux

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  3. Krypton Season 1 Episode 2 - House of El
    7.4/10(1066 votes)

    #3 - House of El

    S1:E2

    After suffering a tragedy, Seg must adjust to a new life, a new rank and a new threat.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Cameron Welsh

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  4. Krypton Season 1 Episode 3 - The Rankless Initiative
    7.4/10(927 votes)

    #4 - The Rankless Initiative

    S1:E3

    During a military crackdown on Seg's home district, Seg and Adam Strange race to find a deadly Sentry.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writer:Nadria Tucker

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  5. Krypton Season 1 Episode 4 - The Word of Rao
    7.4/10(854 votes)

    #5 - The Word of Rao

    S1:E4

    Seg is approached by a Black Zero leader as Rao finds a scapegoat for the failed Rankless Initiative.

    Director:Keith Boak
    Writer:Luke Kalteux

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  6. Krypton Season 1 Episode 5 - House of Zod
    7.4/10(800 votes)

    #6 - House of Zod

    S1:E5

    Jayna grapples with her torn loyalties as Seg fights for survival within the heart of Black Zero.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Lina Patel

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  7. Krypton Season 2 Episode 1 - Light-Years from Home
    7.4/10(590 votes)

    #7 - Light-Years from Home

    S2:E1

    Seg-El is stranded far from home, where his grandfather leads a rebellion against General Zod.

    Director:Marc Roskin
    Writers:David S. Goyer, Cameron Welsh

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  8. Krypton Season 2 Episode 3 - Will to Power
    7.4/10(493 votes)

    #8 - Will to Power

    S2:E3

    The Rebels gain advantage against General Zod, as Seg goes head-to-head with Brianiac.

    Director:Julius Ramsay
    Writer:Lina Patel

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  9. Krypton Season 2 Episode 6 - In Zod We Trust
    7.4/10(429 votes)

    #9 - In Zod We Trust

    S2:E6

    In the wake of tragedy, Seg helps Nyssa rescue their son. Alliances on Wegthor fracture.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Nadria Tucker

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  10. Krypton Season 2 Episode 2 - Ghost in the Fire
    7.5/10(524 votes)

    #10 - Ghost in the Fire

    S2:E2

    Adam Strange and Seg evade a bounty hunter, while General Zod uses Nyssa to further his cause.

    Director:Marc Roskin
    Writer:Kiersten Van Horne

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  11. Krypton Season 2 Episode 8 - Mercy
    7.5/10(426 votes)

    #11 - Mercy

    S2:E8

    Dev and Jayna help Seg and Nyssa target General Zod's fleet, when they make a shocking discovery.

    Director:Clare Kilner
    Writer:Katie Aldrin

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  12. Krypton Season 1 Episode 7 - Transformation
    7.6/10(727 votes)

    #12 - Transformation

    S1:E7

    After a failed coup, Daron punishes the conspirators. Lyta and Dev go in search of Jayna.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:David Paul Francis

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  13. Krypton Season 1 Episode 6 - Civil Wars
    7.7/10(765 votes)

    #13 - Civil Wars

    S1:E6

    Seg is faced with an impossible choice that will shape the El legacy and the fate of the universe.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Doris Egan

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  14. Krypton Season 1 Episode 8 - Savage Night
    7.7/10(714 votes)

    #14 - Savage Night

    S1:E8

    A resistance movement begins to form to impede the Voice of Rao's increasing power and influence.

    Director:Marc Roskin
    Writer:David Kob

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  15. Krypton Season 2 Episode 7 - Zods and Monsters
    7.7/10(456 votes)

    #15 - Zods and Monsters

    S2:E7

    General Zod pushes for control of a dominating weapon. Seg and Nyssa fight to save Seg's life.

    Director:Erica A. Watson
    Writer:Joel Anderson Thompson

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  16. Krypton Season 1 Episode 9 - Hope
    7.8/10(700 votes)

    #16 - Hope

    S1:E9

    Seg must decide if he can make the ultimate sacrifice in service of the greater good of Kandor.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  17. Krypton Season 2 Episode 5 - A Better Yesterday
    7.8/10(462 votes)

    #17 - A Better Yesterday

    S2:E5

    Amidst a hostage negotiation that could end the war on Krypton, Seg seeks answers about Lyta.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:David Kob

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  18. Krypton Season 2 Episode 10 - The Alpha and the Omega
    7.9/10(456 votes)

    #18 - The Alpha and the Omega

    S2:E10

    The future of Krypton is at stake as Seg faces off against his enemy, General Zod, with the help of his allies.

    Director:Ruba Nadda
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Krypton Season 1 Episode 10 - The Phantom Zone
    8.1/10(762 votes)

    #19 - The Phantom Zone

    S1:E10

    Seg races to save his city from being overtaken as the bottling of Kandor begins.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux, Cameron Welsh

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  20. Krypton Season 2 Episode 9 - Blood Moon
    8.1/10(466 votes)

    #20 - Blood Moon

    S2:E9

    Zod brings Doomsday to heel and unleashes him on the Rebels, and Seg, Val, and Kem fight a last-ditch battle to hold the creature back while their compatriots escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:David Paul Francis, Cameron Welsh

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Krypton". It scored 7.3/10 based on 1494 votes. Directed by Colm McCarthy, Ciarán Donnelly and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Danger Close".