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The Worst Episodes of Reacher

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Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Reacher Season 4 Episode 6 - Plum Out of Luck
    7.3/10(4109 votes)

    #1 - Plum Out of Luck

    S4:E6

    Fleeing the police, Reacher and Tamara head out-of-town to find the mysterious Ahlquist only to run into more trouble. Meanwhile, Jacob and Plum deal with their own problems back in Philadelphia.

    Director:Gary Fleder
    Writers:Seth Cohen, Amy Pocha, Mick Betancourt

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  2. Reacher Season 4 Episode 5 - Bridge
    7.5/10(4858 votes)

    #2 - Bridge

    S4:E5

    After a misunderstanding, Reacher becomes Philadelphia's Most Wanted. Meanwhile, old enemies catch up with him and new ones emerge. Jacob, Tamara and Plum end up in a firefight, giving Jacob his first real shot at avenging his sister's death.

    Director:Gary Fleder
    Writer:Cait Duffy

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  3. Reacher Season 3 Episode 7 - L.A. Story
    7.6/10(5112 votes)

    #3 - L.A. Story

    S3:E7

    After Reacher and Duffy travel to Los Angeles to arrange a deal, Neagley arrives in Maine to help Reacher get answers.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writers:Cait Duffy, Penny Cox

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  4. Reacher Season 2 Episode 5 - Burial
    7.7/10(6725 votes)

    #4 - Burial

    S2:E5

    Neagley and Dixon discover shocking information about an old friend in Denver while Reacher and O'Donnell learn more about the nefarious and mysterious A.M..

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  5. Reacher Season 2 Episode 6 - New York's Finest
    7.7/10(6987 votes)

    #5 - New York's Finest

    S2:E6

    As the mystery continues to unfold, Reacher and his team set a trap to even the score.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writers:Cait Duffy, Michael J. Gutierrez

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  6. Reacher Season 2 Episode 7 - The Man Goes Through
    7.8/10(6512 votes)

    #6 - The Man Goes Through

    S2:E7

    As the team close in on Langston, two members of the 110th face danger, compelling Reacher to devise a dangerous plan to rescue them.

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writers:Penny Cox, Lillian Wang

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  7. Reacher Season 3 Episode 4 - Dominique
    7.8/10(5709 votes)

    #7 - Dominique

    S3:E4

    Reacher reunites with Duffy and Villanueva and finally shares the painful details of his history with Xavier Quinn.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Lillian Wang

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  8. Reacher Season 2 Episode 8 - Fly Boy
    7.9/10(7906 votes)

    #8 - Fly Boy

    S2:E8

    Reacher and Neagley make a final desperate attempt to save O’Donnell and Dixon, stop A.M. and avenge their friends’ murder.

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  9. Reacher Season 3 Episode 2 - Truckin'
    7.9/10(5986 votes)

    #9 - Truckin'

    S3:E2

    Tasked with transporting cargo for his new employer Zachary Beck, Reacher must juggle the involvement of the DEA and a nosy new associate.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Penny Cox

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  10. Reacher Season 3 Episode 5 - Smackdown
    7.9/10(5329 votes)

    #10 - Smackdown

    S3:E5

    When a DEA tragedy puts the entire mission at risk, Reacher, Duffy, and Villanueva improvise a drastic plan to save their cover.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Michael J. Gutierrez

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  11. Reacher Season 4 Episode 4 - Karambits and Pieces
    7.9/10(4817 votes)

    #11 - Karambits and Pieces

    S4:E4

    Reacher interrogates Sampson, Tamara breaks into a government facility, Jacob receives some crushing news and the team learns a piece of information that changes everything.

    Director:Gary Fleder
    Writer:Penny Cox

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  12. Reacher Season 1 Episode 3 - Spoonful
    8.0/10(8882 votes)

    #12 - Spoonful

    S1:E3

    Reacher and Finlay’s investigation into the missing Spivey leads them into a confrontation with Kliner Sr. Roscoe learns unsettling news about Reacher.

    Director:Stephen Surjik
    Writer:Aadrita Mukerji

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  13. Reacher Season 2 Episode 2 - What Happens in Atlantic City
    8.0/10(7540 votes)

    #13 - What Happens in Atlantic City

    S2:E2

    The investigation into Franz's murder takes Reacher and the surviving members of his former Army unit to Atlantic City where the mystery deepens, danger awaits, and an old flame is rekindled.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  14. Reacher Season 2 Episode 4 - A Night at the Symphony
    8.0/10(6996 votes)

    #14 - A Night at the Symphony

    S2:E4

    Reacher and his team head to Boston to track down a political aide with insider knowledge of a top secret military-defense contract that may be the reason behind their friends' deaths.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Cait Duffy

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  15. Reacher Season 4 Episode 3 - One Small Step
    8.0/10(5243 votes)

    #15 - One Small Step

    S4:E3

    Reacher learns that things are more complex than they seem as he and Lila draw closer. Meanwhile, Tamara, Jacob, and Plum find an important clue after another attack from one of their mysterious adversaries sends them back to Philadelphia.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writers:Seth Cohen, Amy Pocha

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  16. Reacher Season 4 Episode 7 - Vote for Sampson
    8.0/10(4116 votes)

    #16 - Vote for Sampson

    S4:E7

    Reacher and Tamara finally get the answers they've been looking for. Meanwhile, Jacob learns that their problems are just beginning when Plum's sources come through with some timely information.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  17. Reacher Season 4 Episode 8 - Cut
    8.0/10(4835 votes)

    #17 - Cut

    S4:E8

    Reacher, Tamara and Jacob take the fight to the enemy as the full extent of their plot is revealed. Reacher faces off with those responsible for Anna's death while Jacob faces a moment of truth and Plum gets his shot at redemption.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  18. Reacher Season 1 Episode 2 - First Dance
    8.1/10(9544 votes)

    #18 - First Dance

    S1:E2

    When more victims are discovered, Reacher attempts to get answers but is set up. Roscoe receives a threatening message.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  19. Reacher Season 2 Episode 1 - ATM
    8.1/10(8765 votes)

    #19 - ATM

    S2:E1

    Reacher and Neagley investigate the murder of a member of 110th, a group of Special investigators assembled by Reacher, only to realize the whole unit may be at risk.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  20. Reacher Season 3 Episode 1 - Persuader
    8.1/10(6981 votes)

    #20 - Persuader

    S3:E1

    Reacher's attempt to thwart a kidnapping brings him into contact with mysterious businessman Zachary Beck.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  21. Reacher Season 3 Episode 6 - Smoke on the Water
    8.1/10(5311 votes)

    #21 - Smoke on the Water

    S3:E6

    Reacher is torn between his desire to kill Quinn and his promise to Duffy to save Teresa.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  22. Reacher Season 1 Episode 4 - In a Tree
    8.2/10(8642 votes)

    #22 - In a Tree

    S1:E4

    As the danger increases, Reacher and Roscoe grow closer and they make plans to meet with their contact from Homeland Security.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Cait Duffy

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  23. Reacher Season 1 Episode 5 - No Apologies
    8.2/10(8422 votes)

    #23 - No Apologies

    S1:E5

    As the mystery deepens, Reacher teams up with an old colleague and Finlay makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Scott Sullivan

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  24. Reacher Season 1 Episode 6 - Papier
    8.2/10(8224 votes)

    #24 - Papier

    S1:E6

    As the town is rocked by another murder, Reacher heads to New York and learns the truth about the illegal business in Margrave while Roscoe faces danger in the woods.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Aadrita Mukerji

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  25. Reacher Season 2 Episode 3 - Picture Says a Thousand Words
    8.2/10(7520 votes)

    #25 - Picture Says a Thousand Words

    S2:E3

    After more of his friends fall victim, Reacher forges an uneasy alliance with a dogged detective, and their only clue in the case leads the 110th to a troubling discovery.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writer:Penny Cox

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Plum Out of Luck" is the worst rated episode of "Reacher". It scored 7.3/10 based on 4109 votes. Directed by Gary Fleder and written by Seth Cohen, Amy Pocha, Mick Betancourt, it aired on 9/2/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bridge".