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The Worst Episodes of Lord of the Flies

Every episode of Lord of the Flies ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Lord of the Flies!

Binge this in 1h 54m•Peaking at 7.4/10

After a plane crash, a group of schoolboys find themselves stranded on a tropical island without adults. Ralph is elected leader and, with the help of the intelligent Piggy, strives to maintain order and civilization.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 1 - Piggy
    7.1/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Piggy

    S1:E1

    Piggy finds something that proves useful to the group but is hurt when his new friend breaks a promise.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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  2. Lord of the Flies Season 1 Episode 2 - Jack
    7.4/10(103 votes)

    #2 - Jack

    S1:E2

    Jack’s determination to kill a pig leads him to neglect other duties, with grave consequences.

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Jack Thorne

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Piggy" is the worst rated episode of "Lord of the Flies". It scored 7.1/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Marc Munden and written by Jack Thorne, it aired on 2/8/2026. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Jack".