7.2/1010,297 votesLoading...#1 - A Hard Way to Go
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/29/2022
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
7.5/106,475 votesLoading...#2 - Kaleidoscope
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2017
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
7.6/106,606 votesLoading...#3 - My Dripping Sleep
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2017
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
7.8/106,022 votesLoading...#4 - Ruling Days
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2017
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: Martín Zimmerman
7.8/104,819 votesLoading...#5 - Once a Langmore...
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2018
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
7.8/103,637 votesLoading...#6 - Pick a God and Pray
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/29/2022
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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8.0/107,083 votesLoading...#7 - Blue Cat
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2017
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: N/A
8.0/106,270 votesLoading...#8 - Tonight We Improvise
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2017
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
8.0/105,957 votesLoading...#9 - Book of Ruth
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2017
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
8.0/105,885 votesLoading...#10 - Nest Box
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2017
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
8.0/104,937 votesLoading...#11 - The Precious Blood of Jesus
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2018
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
8.0/103,643 votesLoading...#12 - Trouble the Water
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/2022
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
Writer: Paul Kolsby, Martín Zimmerman
8.1/104,780 votesLoading...#13 - Stag
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/31/2018
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
8.1/104,594 votesLoading...#14 - The Big Sleep
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/31/2018
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
8.1/105,211 votesLoading...#15 - Wartime
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2020
Marty is pressured to move money ahead of schedule, Wendy pitches a high-stakes plan, Wyatt lives the good life, and Ruth butts heads in the casino.
Director: Jason Bateman
Writer: Chris Mundy
8.1/104,551 votesLoading...#16 - It Came from Michoacán
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2020
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
8.1/104,329 votesLoading...#17 - Let the Great World Spin
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2022
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
8.1/104,179 votesLoading...#18 - Ace Deuce
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2022
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
8.1/103,696 votesLoading...#19 - You're the Boss
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/29/2022
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
8.1/103,778 votesLoading...#20 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/29/2022
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
8.1/103,727 votesLoading...#21 - Mud
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/2022
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
8.2/105,457 votesLoading...#22 - Reparations
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/2018
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
8.2/104,601 votesLoading...#23 - In Case of Emergency
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2020
The FBI questions Ruth, tensions between Cosgrove and Marty hit a new high, Sue takes on a new patient, and Wendy recruits for her foundation.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Ning Zhou
8.2/105,031 votesLoading...#24 - The Beginning of the End
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2022
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
8.2/104,227 votesLoading...#25 - City on the Make
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2022
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: Martín Zimmerman
The Worst Episodes of Ozark
Every episode of Ozark ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Ozark!
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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Netflix
Episodes
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Worst Episodes Summary
"A Hard Way to Go" is the worst rated episode of "Ozark". It scored 7.2/10 based on 10297 votes. Directed by Jason Bateman and written by Chris Mundy, it aired on 4/29/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kaleidoscope".
