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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...

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  1. 7.2/10(10.4k votes)

    #1 - A Hard Way to Go

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    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.

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    Director:Jason Bateman
  2. 7.5/10(6.6k votes)

    #2 - Kaleidoscope

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    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.

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    Director:Ellen Kuras
  3. 7.6/10(6.7k votes)

    #3 - My Dripping Sleep

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    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.

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  4. 7.8/10(6.1k votes)

    #4 - Ruling Days

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    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.

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  5. 7.8/10(4.9k votes)

    #5 - Once a Langmore...

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    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(3.7k votes)

    #6 - Pick a God and Pray

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    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(7.2k votes)

    #7 - Blue Cat

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    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.

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    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.0/10(6.4k votes)

    #8 - Tonight We Improvise

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    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(6.0k votes)

    #9 - Book of Ruth

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    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(6.0k votes)

    #10 - Nest Box

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    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.

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    Director:Ellen Kuras
  12. 8.0/10(5.0k votes)

    #11 - The Precious Blood of Jesus

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    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(4.3k votes)

    #12 - Ace Deuce

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    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.

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    Director:Alik Sakharov
  14. 8.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #13 - Trouble the Water

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    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.

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  15. 8.1/10(4.9k votes)

    #14 - Stag

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    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.

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  16. 8.1/10(4.7k votes)

    #15 - The Big Sleep

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    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.

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  17. 8.1/10(5.3k votes)

    #16 - Wartime

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    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Jason Bateman
  18. 8.1/10(4.6k votes)

    #17 - It Came from Michoacán

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    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.

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  19. 8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #18 - Let the Great World Spin

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    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.

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  20. 8.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #19 - You're the Boss

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    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.

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  21. 8.1/10(3.9k votes)

    #20 - Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'

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    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.

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    Director:Laura Linney
    Writer:Ning Zhou
  22. 8.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #21 - Mud

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    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.

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  23. 8.2/10(5.5k votes)

    #22 - Reparations

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    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.

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    Director:Jason Bateman
  24. 8.2/10(4.7k votes)

    #23 - In Case of Emergency

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    S3:E7

    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.

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    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Ning Zhou
  25. 8.2/10(5.1k votes)

    #24 - The Beginning of the End

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    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.

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  26. 8.2/10(4.3k votes)

    #25 - City on the Make

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    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.

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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 10424 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".