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The Worst Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Every episode of Once Upon a Time in Iraq ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq!

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With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 Episode 1 - War
    8.6/10(95 votes)

    #1 - War

    S1:E1

    As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 Episode 2 - Insurgency
    8.6/10(86 votes)

    #2 - Insurgency

    S1:E2

    The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 Episode 5 - Legacy
    8.7/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Legacy

    S1:E5

    The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 Episode 3 - Fallujah
    8.8/10(91 votes)

    #4 - Fallujah

    S1:E3

    The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 Episode 4 - Saddam
    8.8/10(77 votes)

    #5 - Saddam

    S1:E4

    CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"War" is the worst rated episode of "Once Upon a Time in Iraq". It scored 8.6/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Insurgency".