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The Worst Episodes of Preacher

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A preacher sets out on a mission to make the almighty himself confess his sin of abandoning the world. With his best friend Cassidy, an alcoholic Irish vampire, his love Tulip, a red blooded gun

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Preacher Season 1 Episode 4 - Monster Swamp
    7.3/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Monster Swamp

    S1:E4

    Jesse makes Quincannon a bet he can't refuse; and Cassidy works to fend off the angels. Meanwhile, Tulip tries to bring justice to Annville.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  2. Preacher Season 4 Episode 1 - Masada
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Masada

    S4:E1

    Jesse is rocked by visions of an apocalyptic future as he and Tulip prepare for an all-out assault on Masada, where Cassidy – trapped to a torturous fate – struggles to hang on. But Starr and his Grail operatives are ready for them…

    Director:John Grillo
    Writers:Sam Catlin, Kevin Rosen

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  3. Preacher Season 4 Episode 6 - The Lost Apostle
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The Lost Apostle

    S4:E6

    Tulip and Cass track Jesse and the Saint of Killers, while Starr searches for the missing messiah.

    Director:Jonathan Watson
    Writer:Gary Tieche

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  4. Preacher Season 2 Episode 5 - Dallas
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Dallas

    S2:E5

    After learning about Tulip's secret relationship, we revisit Jesse and Tulip's rocky past and see a darker side of Jesse.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Philip Buiser

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  5. Preacher Season 2 Episode 8 - Holes
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Holes

    S2:E8

    Jesse investigates a fresh clue about God. Tulip makes friends with a new neighbor, and we get a glimpse into Cassidy's past relationship with Denis.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  6. Preacher Season 2 Episode 10 - Dirty Little Secret
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Dirty Little Secret

    S2:E10

    Jesse connects with an unlikely source and learns more about God's whereabouts. Tulip can't forgive Jesse when she finds out he's been lying to her.

    Director:Steph Green
    Writer:Mary Laws

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  7. Preacher Season 4 Episode 7 - Messiahs
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Messiahs

    S4:E7

    Tulip and Cass tear after God; an old friend presents Jesse with an unique opportunity.

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  8. Preacher Season 1 Episode 2 - See
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    #8 - See

    S1:E2

    Jesse tries to be a "good preacher," unaware that a mysterious duo is after him. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Cowboy is introduced.

    Directors:Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
    Writer:Sam Catlin

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  9. Preacher Season 1 Episode 3 - The Possibilities
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #9 - The Possibilities

    S1:E3

    Jesse explores his newfound power with Cassidy's help. Meanwhile, armed with new information, Tulip tries to convince Jesse to set out for revenge.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Chris Kelley

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  10. Preacher Season 1 Episode 9 - Finish the Song
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Finish the Song

    S1:E9

    Jesse is on the run while those around him face life-altering decisions. The Cowboy returns to Ratwater to exact his revenge.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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  11. Preacher Season 2 Episode 11 - Backdoors
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Backdoors

    S2:E11

    The mission begins to alienate Tulip and Cassidy. Tulip receives advice about her relationship with Jesse. Cassidy begins to doubt Denis.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  12. Preacher Season 3 Episode 3 - Gonna Hurt
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Gonna Hurt

    S3:E3

    While Jesse works to pay back his debt to Gran'ma, Tulip and Cassidy risk their safety as they make their own plans to get out of Angelville.

    Director:John Grillo
    Writer:Gary Tieche

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  13. Preacher Season 4 Episode 3 - Deviant
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Deviant

    S4:E3

    Tulip gets in too deep in Masada; Cassidy reflects on a lost life; the Saint closes in on Jesse.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  14. Preacher Season 4 Episode 5 - Bleak City
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Bleak City

    S4:E5

    Tulip reunites with Cassidy and Eugene finds Jesse; the Grail's agenda threatens to unwind.

    Director:Jonathan Watson
    Writer:Susan Hurwitz Arneson

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  15. Preacher Season 4 Episode 8 - Fear of the Lord
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Fear of the Lord

    S4:E8

    Tulip and Cass struggle to keep Humperdoo hidden from the Grail, while Jesse remains MIA.

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:Wes Brown

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  16. Preacher Season 1 Episode 8 - El Valero
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #16 - El Valero

    S1:E8

    Jesse protects his church in a vicious gun battle against Quincannon and the Meat Men; Tulip hopes to save a friend.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Olivia Dufault

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  17. Preacher Season 2 Episode 4 - Viktor
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Viktor

    S2:E4

    Jesse pursues a lead and dives deeper into his search for God with Cassidy and we discover more about Tulip's secret past.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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  18. Preacher Season 3 Episode 1 - Angelville
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Angelville

    S3:E1

    In an effort to save Tulip, Jesse and Cassidy take her to Jesse's family home, Angelville. Jesse reunites with the people he fears most: his family.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Sam Catlin

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  19. Preacher Season 3 Episode 2 - Sonsabitches
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Sonsabitches

    S3:E2

    Desperate to escape Angelville and his family, Jesse attempts to forge an unlikely alliance with a familiar adversary.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  20. Preacher Season 3 Episode 7 - Hilter
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Hilter

    S3:E7

    Jesse, Tulip, Gran'ma and Starr form an uneasy partnership to avert the apocalypse; Cassidy learns to love Eccarius, but at a cost.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Carla Ching

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  21. Preacher Season 1 Episode 5 - South Will Rise Again
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #21 - South Will Rise Again

    S1:E5

    After his stunt with Quincannon, Jesse is Annville's newest rock star; and Tulip and Cassidy connect. Meanwhile, the Cowboy makes a tragic decision.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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  22. Preacher Season 2 Episode 3 - Damsels
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Damsels

    S2:E3

    Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy get a tip that God may be in New Orleans. Tulip is hiding a secret and their stop in New Orleans risks exposing her.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Sara Goodman

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  23. Preacher Season 2 Episode 7 - Pig
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Pig

    S2:E7

    Tulip confronts her near-death experience. Denis asks Cassidy for a favor. Jesse questions the price of saving Cassidy and Tulip.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writer:Olivia Dufault

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  24. Preacher Season 3 Episode 4 - The Tombs
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #24 - The Tombs

    S3:E4

    As Jesse helps reinvigorate business at Angelville, he tests Tulip and Cassidy's faith in him when Angelville brings out a darker side of him.

    Director:Wayne Che Yip
    Writer:Mark Stegemann

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  25. Preacher Season 3 Episode 5 - The Coffin
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #25 - The Coffin

    S3:E5

    As Cassidy falls in with a group of mysterious strangers in New Orleans, Tulip and Jesse deal with the fallout of a failed escape from Angelville.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Mary Laws

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Monster Swamp" is the worst rated episode of "Preacher". It scored 7.3/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Sara Goodman, it aired on 6/19/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Masada".