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The Worst Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher

Every episode of Marvel's The Punisher ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Marvel's The Punisher!

A former Marine out to punish the criminals responsible for his family's murder finds himself ensnared in a military conspiracy.
Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDrama
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Scar Tissue" is the worst rated episode of "Marvel's The Punisher". It scored 7.6/10 based on 5014 votes. Directed by Iain B. MacDonald and written by Angela LaManna, it aired on 1/18/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Nakazat".

  • Scar Tissue
    7.6/105,014 votes
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    #1 - Scar Tissue

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Rachel recalls the night everything changed and lets Frank in on the truth about her name. Russo sits down with a face from his childhood.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: Angela LaManna

  • Nakazat
    7.9/104,717 votes
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    #2 - Nakazat

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Amy (formerly Rachel) develops photographs that point to a conspiracy. Russo reads his own report. Madani's story about Russo comes under fire.

    Director: Jamie M. Dagg

    Writer: Christine Boylan

  • My Brother's Keeper
    8.0/104,640 votes
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    #3 - My Brother's Keeper

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Painful memories take ahold of Russo. Frank's frustration frightens those closest to him. Madani receives a visitor bearing a warning.

    Director: Michael Offer

    Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

  • Flustercluck
    8.0/104,541 votes
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    #4 - Flustercluck

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/18/2019

    A big bounty inspires New York's worst to pursue the Punisher. A restless Amy seeks help from a fellow grifter. Russo and Krista consider the future.

    Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Ken Kristensen

  • Two Dead Men
    8.1/108,258 votes
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    #5 - Two Dead Men

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2017

    A mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • The Judas Goat
    8.1/107,132 votes
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    #6 - The Judas Goat

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2017

    With Frank in bad shape, Micro calls on Curtis for help. Madani and Russo continue to mix business with pleasure. Lewis stands up for his rights.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Christine Boylan

  • Fight or Flight
    8.1/105,404 votes
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    #7 - Fight or Flight

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Frank and a reluctant Rachel go on the run as a menacing adversary gives chase. Meanwhile, Madani pays Russo an unwelcome visit.

    Director: Jim O'Hanlon

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • Resupply
    8.2/107,477 votes
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    #8 - Resupply

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Madani and Sam plan a delicate operation, Curtis tries to connect with Lewis, and Frank encourages Micro to get his hands dirty.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Dario Scardapane

  • One-Eyed Jacks
    8.2/104,873 votes
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    #9 - One-Eyed Jacks

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2019

    It's not a trap if you know it's coming: That's Frank's philosophy. Madani opens up and Pilgrim plans a visit to an unholy land.

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Dario Scardapane

  • One Bad Day
    8.2/104,687 votes
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    #10 - One Bad Day

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Madani's quest to ID Pilgrim hits a wall. Russo and his crew put their plan into action. Frank encounters someone from the past.

    Director: Jet Wilkinson

    Writer: Felicia D. Henderson

  • Kandahar
    8.3/107,933 votes
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    #11 - Kandahar

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Frank skips the subtlety while interrogating Micro. Brutal memories of top-secret missions shed light on Frank's past.

    Director: Andy Goddard

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • The Abyss
    8.3/104,570 votes
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    #12 - The Abyss

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Amy rushes to protect Frank, who lies defenseless in a hospital. Pilgrim gets some crushing news, and Karen Page calls in a favor.

    Director: Meera Menon

    Writer: Laura Jean Leal

  • 3AM
    8.5/109,721 votes
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    #13 - 3AM

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • Gunner
    8.6/107,463 votes
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    #14 - Gunner

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Frank and Micro go looking for answers from a reluctant witness. Madani and Sam learn of a looming investigation. Rawlins sees a ghost.

    Director: Dearbhla Walsh

    Writer: Michael Jones-Morales

  • Crosshairs
    8.6/107,157 votes
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    #15 - Crosshairs

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.

    Director: Andy Goddard

    Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

  • The Dark Hearts of Men
    8.6/104,970 votes
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    #16 - The Dark Hearts of Men

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2019

    As Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits.

    Director: Alex Garcia Lopez

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot, Angela LaManna

  • Cold Steel
    8.7/107,268 votes
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    #17 - Cold Steel

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Russo opens up to Madani about his past, Sarah shares her concerns about her son with Frank, and a decoy operation takes a turn.

    Director: Antonio Campos

    Writer: Felicia D. Henderson

  • Collision Course
    8.7/104,863 votes
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    #18 - Collision Course

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Buckle up -- Mahoney and Frank are about to take a ride to remember. Amy makes an entrance, Russo cashes out, and Madani comes clean to Krista.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Dario Scardapane

  • Trouble the Water
    8.8/105,726 votes
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    #19 - Trouble the Water

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2019

    As Pilgrim's past comes into focus, Frank and Rachel find themselves in police custody, where they're anything but safe.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Ken Kristensen

  • Front Toward Enemy
    8.9/107,490 votes
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    #20 - Front Toward Enemy

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2017

    Following a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs -- and Frank isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, Curtis makes a grisly discovery.

    Director: Marc Jobst

    Writer: Angela LaManna

  • Roadhouse Blues
    8.9/106,997 votes
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    #21 - Roadhouse Blues

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2019

    While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.

    Director: Jim O'Hanlon

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • The Whirlwind
    9.0/105,886 votes
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    #22 - The Whirlwind

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2019

    Frank, Pilgrim, Madani, Russo, Amy, Curt and the Schultz family. No bullet is left unspent as season two comes to an explosive conclusion.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • Virtue of the Vicious
    9.1/108,512 votes
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    #23 - Virtue of the Vicious

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2017

    An attack on a high-profile politician is examined (and reexamined) through different perspectives. Madani faces a painful truth.

    Director: Jim O'Hanlon

    Writer: Ken Kristensen

  • Memento Mori
    9.1/109,082 votes
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    #24 - Memento Mori

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/17/2017

    As the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.

    Director: Stephen Surjik

    Writer: Steve Lightfoot

  • Danger Close
    9.2/109,031 votes
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    #25 - Danger Close

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2017

    As danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with some help from an unexpected ally.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Felicia D. Henderson