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The Worst Episodes of Moonbase 8

Every episode of Moonbase 8 ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Moonbase 8!

In the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator, three eager astronauts—Skip, Rook and their leader Cap—attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. They encounter many obstacles including loneliness, self-doubt and their own incompetence. In spite of it all, they remain determined to prove they have the right stuff to reach the moon.

Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Showtime

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Moonbase 8" is "Dry", rated 6.1/10 from 318 user votes. It was directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel. "Dry" aired on 11/8/2020 and is rated 0.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Rats".

  • Dry
    6.1/10 318 votes

    #1 - Dry

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2020

    Stationed at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator in Winslow, Arizona, three dedicated astronauts (and one football champion) attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. When the team is faced with a water shortage, an unorthodox solution leads to unintended consequences.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel

  • Rats
    6.5/10 176 votes

    #2 - Rats

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020

    Rook’s video correspondence with his family leads to a serious case of homesickness that has him contemplating leaving the team. Meanwhile, Cap becomes obsessed with catching a prowler and Skip comes up with some creative solutions to help the team suit up more efficiently.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel

  • Beef
    6.6/10 119 votes

    #3 - Beef

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2020

    When an angry group of ranchers threatens the team for invading their land, they’re forced to decide between abandoning the mission or standing their ground. With a cattle drive coming their way, Skip hatches a risky plan that requires them to use all their training to pull it off. Season finale.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel

  • Quarantine
    6.7/10 153 votes

    #4 - Quarantine

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2020

    When Cap and Skip both get sick it leads to vastly different quarantine experiences for each of them. Rook is left alone with a new female member of the team. When he finds himself attracted to her, he’s forced to confront his feelings and must decide whether to act on them.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel

  • Visitors
    6.7/10 130 votes

    #5 - Visitors

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2020

    The team learns about the program’s budget cuts and what impact they will have on their mission going forward. When Elon Musk’s SpaceX sets up camp right next door, Cap, Skip and Rook invite them over for a welcoming tour and to make a mutually beneficial proposition.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel

  • Move the Base
    6.8/10 115 votes

    #6 - Move the Base

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2020

    When Cap becomes an unwitting participant in a psychological test created by Skip’s father, it leads to friction between the two of them. Rook proposes a game night as a team bonding exercise, but Cap has a more extreme solution in mind – to move the base.

    Director: Jonathan Krisel

    Writer: Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Jonathan Krisel