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A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ozark Season 4 Episode 14 - A Hard Way to Go
    7.1/10(10964 votes)

    #1 - A Hard Way to Go

    S4:E14

    Every desperate deal. Every broken promise. Every bloody murder. Eager to leave their murky past behind, the Byrdes make a final bid for freedom.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Chris Mundy

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  2. Ozark Season 1 Episode 3 - My Dripping Sleep
    7.3/10(7214 votes)

    #2 - My Dripping Sleep

    S1:E3

    Marty finds a way to control Ruth. Wendy worms her way into a job. Looking for another business to invest in, Marty digs for info on the strip bar.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Ryan Farley

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  3. Ozark Season 1 Episode 8 - Kaleidoscope
    7.4/10(7040 votes)

    #3 - Kaleidoscope

    S1:E8

    In a flashback to 10 years prior, Wendy struggles with depression, Del asks Marty to be his financial adviser, and Agent Petty faces a family crisis.

    Director:Ellen Kuras
    Writer:Ryan Farley

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  4. Ozark Season 2 Episode 3 - Once a Langmore...
    7.5/10(5258 votes)

    #4 - Once a Langmore...

    S2:E3

    Wendy does damage control when Wilkes's pressure on Sen. Blake backfires. Rachel is sent on a mission. Ruth resists accepting her Langmore destiny.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Alyson Feltes

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  5. Ozark Season 2 Episode 4 - Stag
    7.5/10(5229 votes)

    #5 - Stag

    S2:E4

    The FBI sends out a second lure. Charlotte slips up while chatting with Wyatt. The Byrdes grow wary of Rachel, who deflects suspicion onto someone else.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Ryan Farley

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  6. Ozark Season 1 Episode 5 - Ruling Days
    7.6/10(6599 votes)

    #6 - Ruling Days

    S1:E5

    Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Martin Zimmerman

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  7. Ozark Season 2 Episode 2 - The Precious Blood of Jesus
    7.6/10(5389 votes)

    #7 - The Precious Blood of Jesus

    S2:E2

    When a mobster jeopardizes the casino bill, Marty enlists Buddy's help. Wendy resorts to dirty tactics to get votes. Cade reminds Ruth of her roots.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:David Manson

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  8. Ozark Season 4 Episode 9 - Pick a God and Pray
    7.6/10(4048 votes)

    #8 - Pick a God and Pray

    S4:E9

    Their deal with the FBI now dead, the Byrdes desperately search for more solutions to their growing problems. Wendy’s father comes to town.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Laura Deeley

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  9. Ozark Season 1 Episode 4 - Tonight We Improvise
    7.7/10(6859 votes)

    #9 - Tonight We Improvise

    S1:E4

    Marty hires Ruth to pull off a heist. Agent Petty forges a relationship with a member of the Langmore family. Jonah exhibits disturbing behavior.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Paul Kolsby

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  10. Ozark Season 1 Episode 6 - Book of Ruth
    7.7/10(6517 votes)

    #10 - Book of Ruth

    S1:E6

    Jacob educates Marty on his business. Ruth devises and sets in motion a deadly plan. Rachel learns Marty is cooking the books at the Blue Cat Lodge.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Whit Anderson

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  11. Ozark Season 4 Episode 12 - Trouble the Water
    7.7/10(4045 votes)

    #11 - Trouble the Water

    S4:E12

    Nathan angers Wendy by making Charlotte and Jonah a surprising offer. Ruth tries to erase her own past with an assist from Charles Wilkes.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writers:Paul Kolsby, Martin Zimmerman

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  12. Ozark Season 2 Episode 1 - Reparations
    7.8/10(5944 votes)

    #12 - Reparations

    S2:E1

    Ruth's dad gets out of jail. Approval for a riverboat casino calls for Wendy's political skills. The Mexican cartel demands reparations from the Snells.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Chris Mundy

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  13. Ozark Season 4 Episode 2 - Let the Great World Spin
    7.8/10(4731 votes)

    #13 - Let the Great World Spin

    S4:E2

    Maya pushes back on Marty's plan for Omar. Ruth pursues the hipster heroin market. Wendy tries to raise $150 million. The new sheriff causes problems.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Laura Deeley

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  14. Ozark Season 4 Episode 3 - City on the Make
    7.8/10(4629 votes)

    #14 - City on the Make

    S4:E3

    Maya and Omar meet face-to-face. Wendy has a contentious business meeting. Ruth goes behind Darlene's back. Jonah finds a new place to set up shop.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Martin Zimmerman

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  15. Ozark Season 4 Episode 4 - Ace Deuce
    7.8/10(4583 votes)

    #15 - Ace Deuce

    S4:E4

    Wendy's claims about Ben anger Ruth. Mel the P.I. tracks down Wendy's father. Ruth's trip to the Missouri Belle with Kerry doesn't go as planned.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:John Shiban

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  16. Ozark Season 1 Episode 7 - Nest Box
    7.9/10(6421 votes)

    #16 - Nest Box

    S1:E7

    To stop Jacob from carrying out his threat, Marty makes an offer. Agent Petty gets what he needs to turn Russ. Charlotte grows desperate to escape.

    Director:Ellen Kuras
    Writer:Alyson Feltes

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  17. Ozark Season 3 Episode 5 - It Came from Michoacán
    7.9/10(4953 votes)

    #17 - It Came from Michoacán

    S3:E5

    Maya steps up her bid to turn Marty, whose eerily calm demeanor has Wendy worried. The Byrdes buy a horse farm on behalf of Navarro.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Laura Deeley

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  18. Ozark Season 4 Episode 1 - The Beginning of the End
    7.9/10(5462 votes)

    #18 - The Beginning of the End

    S4:E1

    Marty and Wendy wrestle with a problematic offer. Ruth goes out on her own, Jonah rebels, and Omar's nephew makes his presence known.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Chris Mundy

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  19. Ozark Season 4 Episode 10 - You're the Boss
    7.9/10(4109 votes)

    #19 - You're the Boss

    S4:E10

    Marty travels to the Navarro estate, Ruth asks Frank Jr. for a favor, a new acting sheriff makes waves, and Wendy tries to bring Jim back into the fold.

    Director:Melissa Hickey
    Writer:John Shiban

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  20. Ozark Season 4 Episode 13 - Mud
    7.9/10(4136 votes)

    #20 - Mud

    S4:E13

    Omar pressures Marty to launder more money, but Ruth wants to keep her casino clean. Wendy goes to extremes to keep her children.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Miki Johnson

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  21. Ozark Season 1 Episode 2 - Blue Cat
    8.0/10(7728 votes)

    #21 - Blue Cat

    S1:E2

    In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ozark Season 2 Episode 8 - The Big Sleep
    8.0/10(5013 votes)

    #22 - The Big Sleep

    S2:E8

    Darlene makes one too many rash moves. Marty tries to free Rachel from Agent Petty's grasp. Jonah helps his mom force Wilkes to continue his support.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:David Manson

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  23. Ozark Season 4 Episode 5 - Ellie
    8.0/10(4625 votes)

    #23 - Ellie

    S4:E5

    The Senator extends an olive branch — with a twist. Ruth and Marty scramble to rebuy the drugs Darlene sold. Charlotte ponders life after high school.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Paul Kolsby

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  24. Ozark Season 4 Episode 11 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'
    8.0/10(4204 votes)

    #24 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'

    S4:E11

    Ruth makes a play for the casino with some help from a familiar face. Wendy cozies up to Omar's sister and arranges a meeting with Clare.

    Director:Laura Linney
    Writer:Ning Zhou

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  25. Ozark Season 1 Episode 1 - Sugarwood
    8.1/10(9954 votes)

    #25 - Sugarwood

    S1:E1

    After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Hard Way to Go" is the worst rated episode of "Ozark". It scored 7.1/10 based on 10964 votes. Directed by Jason Bateman and written by Chris Mundy, it aired on 4/29/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "My Dripping Sleep".