The Worst Episodes of Ratched
Every episode of Ratched ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Ratched!
An origins story, beginning in 1947, which follows Ratched's journey and evolution from nurse to full-fledged monster tracking her murderous progression through the mental health care system.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Ratched" is "Mildred and Edmund", rated 7.4/10 from 1721 user votes. It was directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Evan Romansky, Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt. "Mildred and Edmund" aired on 9/18/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".
7.4/10 1,721 votes#1 - Mildred and Edmund
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2020
One month later, Ratched fights to save Edmund from the electric chair while dreaming of a new life with Gwendolyn.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Evan Romansky, Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt
7.5/10 2,487 votes#2 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2020
Nurse Mildred Ratched seeks employment at Lucia State Hospital as it prepares to admit a new psychiatric patient: notorious killer Edmund Tolleson.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Evan Romansky
7.5/10 2,077 votes#3 - Ice Pick
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2020
Dr. Hanover demonstrates a cutting-edge procedure. Ratched visits a survivor of Edmund's massacre and joins Gwendolyn on an outing in Monterey.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Ian Brennan
7.7/10 1,935 votes#4 - Angel of Mercy (1)
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2020
When a woman from his past puts a price on his head, Hanover reveals a dark secret to Ratched. Nurse Bucket administers a brutal treatment.
Director: Nelson Cragg
Writer: Ian Brennan
7.7/10 1,737 votes#5 - Got No Strings
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/18/2020
Lovers on the lam seek refuge at an abandoned farmhouse. When Ratched attends a marionette show, traumatic childhood memories come rushing back.
Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Ian Brennan, Jennifer Salt
7.7/10 1,670 votes#6 - The Bucket List
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/2020
Rivals put a plan into action as secrets from the past surface, and Hanover takes a risk that pays off for Ratched.
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Ian Brennan
7.8/10 1,808 votes#7 - The Dance
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2020
Promoted to head nurse, Ratched plans a dance at the hospital and invites Gwendolyn to be her companion. Lenore makes Ratched an offer.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Ian Brennan
7.9/10 1,872 votes#8 - Angel of Mercy (2)
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/18/2020
Ratched helps Edmund find an outlet for his urges and offers her services to Wainwright. Tired of living a lie, Gwendolyn leaves her husband.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Evan Romansky