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The Worst Episodes of Revolution

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The Worst Episodes of Revolution

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Revolution Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(2148 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A family struggles to reunite in an American landscape void of electricity: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- has mysteriously blacked out forever.

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writer:Eric Kripke

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  2. Revolution Season 1 Episode 2 - Chained Heat
    7.0/10(1414 votes)

    #2 - Chained Heat

    S1:E2

    In order to rescue Danny, Miles knows he and the gang will need help. Thus, the search begins for Nora, a rebel fighter battling against the Militia. Meanwhile, Aaron confides in Maggie and Danny lays witness to what Captain Neville is capable of.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Eric Kripke

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  3. Revolution Season 1 Episode 6 - Sex and Drugs
    7.1/10(1032 votes)

    #3 - Sex and Drugs

    S1:E6

    In order to save Nora from her injury, Miles leads the gang on a detour to visit an old acquaintance of his for medical support, but they quickly find themselves in unfriendly territory. Aaron recalls his meek history as he looks back at his pre/post-blackout life, and Neville delivers Danny to Monroe.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:David Rambo

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  4. Revolution Season 1 Episode 4 - The Plague Dogs
    7.2/10(1150 votes)

    #4 - The Plague Dogs

    S1:E4

    After Charlie and Nora rescue Miles from Militia, they set off to meet Aaron and Maggie. Tracking Miles and Charlie at every turn is Nate. As the gang reunites and continues on their journey, unforeseeable challenges await.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders

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  5. Revolution Season 1 Episode 5 - Soul Train
    7.2/10(1078 votes)

    #5 - Soul Train

    S1:E5

    As the gang nears Neville and his men, their hopes of finding Danny grow until a shocking discovery threatens to impede their efforts. Meanwhile, orders from Monroe have upped the value of Danny's life and Nora connects with a fellow Rebel.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Paul Grellong

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  6. Revolution Season 1 Episode 3 - No Quarter
    7.3/10(1212 votes)

    #6 - No Quarter

    S1:E3

    On the run from Militia, Nora leads Miles and Charlie back to the Rebel camp. Meanwhile, Aaron and Maggie search for Grace and Danny stands up to one of Captain Neville’s men.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Monica Owusu-Breen

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  7. Revolution Season 1 Episode 8 - Ties That Bind
    7.3/10(927 votes)

    #7 - Ties That Bind

    S1:E8

    When Nora encounters a close relative, she must make a difficult choice between family and a promise. Meanwhile, one of the most ruthless members of the Militia is tracking Miles, Charlie and the gang and General Monroe hands Captain Neville a stern warning.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writers:David Rambo, Melissa Glenn

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  8. Revolution Season 1 Episode 9 - Kashmir
    7.3/10(944 votes)

    #8 - Kashmir

    S1:E9

    Miles and the gang are bound for Monroe’s lair – Independence Hall, but their efforts are impeded when they begin to have difficulty separating fantasy from reality. Meanwhile, Monroe starts to grow suspicious of Rachel.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Jim Barnes

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  9. Revolution Season 1 Episode 12 - Ghosts
    7.3/10(851 votes)

    #9 - Ghosts

    S1:E12

    A final act of heroism by one of their own saves the lives of Charlie and the gang, but the loss devastates everyone and they must carry on with heavy hearts but increased resolve. Miles sets out on a mission with Nora to recruit his former Militia comrade, Jim Hudson and enlist his savage killing skills. Meanwhile, Rachel looks for a power source and a way back into the heart of her daughter Charlie. Rachel also attempts to elude the grip of Randall Flynn, her ruthless former boss and ally of Monroe.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writers:David Rambo, Melissa Glenn

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  10. Revolution Season 1 Episode 16 - The Love Boat
    7.3/10(811 votes)

    #10 - The Love Boat

    S1:E16

    Miles and Tom Neville find themselves fighting for the same cause but Miles still doesn’t trust him. Charlie, Jason and Nora attempt to pull off a daring river rescue of Dr. Stephen Camp to keep deadly anthrax out of the hands of Monroe. Meanwhile Rachel and Aaron are captured and threatened by Militia forces.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Melissa Glenn

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  11. Revolution Season 1 Episode 7 - The Children's Crusade
    7.4/10(995 votes)

    #11 - The Children's Crusade

    S1:E7

    When Charlie meets a boy who's suffered a plight similar to her own, she relates and longs to help him and his young friends. First, she must convince Miles. Meanwhile, Rachel grows weary of General Monroe as she meets someone from her past.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Matt Pitts

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  12. Revolution Season 1 Episode 13 - The Song Remains the Same
    7.4/10(832 votes)

    #12 - The Song Remains the Same

    S1:E13

    Neville faces danger and hard choices as Monroe doubts his loyalty, he disowns his son Jason and gets captured by Miles. Rachel and Charlie begin slowly patching their relationship only to be pulled apart again as Rachel suddenly embarks on a quest to restore the power and her self-respect. She must make a dangerous journey to the mysterious Tower as it holds her only chance at redemption.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writers:Monica Owusu-Breen, Matt Pitts

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  13. Revolution Season 1 Episode 14 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
    7.4/10(828 votes)

    #13 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

    S1:E14

    Paranoia strikes Monroe deeply as Neville disappears and Neville’s son Jason makes a big decision. Meanwhile, the familial bond between Miles and Charlie grows stronger. Elsewhere, Miles experiences romantic attraction with both Rachel and Nora. Rachel sets off on her dangerous quest to infiltrate the Tower and restore power to the world before Monroe can ignite a nuclear device.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Paul Grellong

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  14. Revolution Season 1 Episode 15 - Home
    7.5/10(829 votes)

    #14 - Home

    S1:E15

    When the past catches up with Miles and Monroe in the form of mutual heartthrob, Emma all hell breaks loose for them physically and emotionally. Charlie and Nora are the ones who rescue Miles this time. Meanwhile Aaron’s life is turned inside out while accompanying Rachel on her tenacious trek to the mysterious Tower where she plans to restore the power.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:David Rambo

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  15. Revolution Season 1 Episode 17 - The Longest Day
    7.5/10(789 votes)

    #15 - The Longest Day

    S1:E17

    Romantic connections heat up between two couples -- Miles and Nora and Charlie and Jason -- but disastrous drone strikes from the Militia threaten them all. An assassination attempt on Monroe heightens his paranoia and Georgia Federation President Foster contemplates surrender. Meanwhile, Rachel and Aaron push through the Plains Nation into Colorado.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders

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  16. Revolution Season 2 Episode 10 - Three Amigos
    7.5/10(687 votes)

    #16 - Three Amigos

    S2:E10

    When Miles leads Monroe and Rachel south of the border; they're met with much more than they bargained for as Neville and Julia dance a delicate dance. Meanwhile, Charlie and Gene continue their search for Aaron.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writers:Anne Cofell Saunders, David Rambo

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  17. Revolution Season 2 Episode 11 - Mis Dos Padres
    7.5/10(666 votes)

    #17 - Mis Dos Padres

    S2:E11

    Monroe finds himself in unfamiliar territory and must make a choice about his son Conner, while Neville and Julia continue to tango at Jason's dismay. Meanwhile, Gene leads Charlie to an uneasy discovery.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writers:Ben Edlund, Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  18. Revolution Season 2 Episode 2 - There Will Be Blood
    7.6/10(816 votes)

    #18 - There Will Be Blood

    S2:E2

    Miles's life is in grave danger as he finds himself in the clutches of Titus Andover. Charlie is determined to find Monroe, as Rachel and her father, Dr. Porter desperately attempt to revive Aaron. Meanwhile, Neville hatches a plan to infiltrate the Patriots.

    Director:Philip Sgriccia
    Writer:Paul Grellong

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  19. Revolution Season 2 Episode 8 - Come Blow Your Horn
    7.6/10(698 votes)

    #19 - Come Blow Your Horn

    S2:E8

    As Miles and the gang try to escape the perils of their current situation, Rachel and Gene continue to struggle with their relationship, which affects Charlie. Meanwhile, Neville takes a gamble with the Patriots.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  20. Revolution Season 2 Episode 16 - Exposition Boulevard
    7.6/10(639 votes)

    #20 - Exposition Boulevard

    S2:E16

    Monroe, Charlie and Connor make their way back to Willoughby, where they find that the Patriots' reeducation center is up and running. An encounter with two of the center's young cadets leaves Rachel and Miles divided on the lengths they are willing to go in order to take down the Patriots. As Neville and Jason find a new ally for their mission, more about the history of the Patriots is revealed.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writers:David Rambo, Trey Callaway

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  21. Revolution Season 2 Episode 20 - Tomorrowland
    7.6/10(614 votes)

    #21 - Tomorrowland

    S2:E20

    Truman, empowered with new authority from the President, launches a mustard gas attack designed to kill Miles and Monroe. To Rachel's disappointment, Miles agrees to join Monroe in a ruthless plot to beat the Patriots at their own game. As Neville faces his own challenge from the Patriots, Aaron grows increasingly alarmed by the power of the nanotech.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writers:Trey Callaway, Ryan Parrott

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  22. Revolution Season 1 Episode 11 - The Stand
    7.7/10(968 votes)

    #22 - The Stand

    S1:E11

    Miles leads the rebel squad out of Philadelphia and away from Monroe’s helicopters and machine guns. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Rachel tries to redeem herself by providing power to the rebels, but once again must leave her children, Charlie and Danny, behind. As if there wasn’t enough heat, romantic sparks ignite between Miles and Nora.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writers:Paul Grellong, Anne Cofell Saunders

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  23. Revolution Season 1 Episode 18 - Clue
    7.7/10(808 votes)

    #23 - Clue

    S1:E18

    A captive Nora is tortured and left for dead. Monroe learns of Rachael’s attempt to reach the Tower but is unaware of her deadly plan for him. Meanwhile, Miles is desperate to find out how so many of his close associates are being brutally murdered. Later, Miles, Charlie, Neville, Jason, Hudson and Sanborn struggle to make it out of the Plains Nation to join Rachel and save her from what they believe to be certain death.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Revolution Season 2 Episode 1 - Born in the U.S.A.
    7.7/10(1014 votes)

    #24 - Born in the U.S.A.

    S2:E1

    Miles, Aaron and Rachel have found themselves in a mysterious small town, in the great nation of Texas where Rachel unexpectedly encounters an important figure from her past. Charlie finds herself on a mission in the Plains Nation while Neville and Jason search a refugee camp for a lost loved one. Meanwhile, Monroe has discovered a gritty role in his new environment.

    Director:Steve Boyum
    Writer:Eric Kripke

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  25. Revolution Season 2 Episode 3 - Love Story
    7.7/10(776 votes)

    #25 - Love Story

    S2:E3

    Rachel makes a valiant attempt to rescue Miles and to escape with an ailing Tribesman's wife, while Neville and Jason are caught off-guard, assaulted by violent refugees. Charlie and Adam are at odds over what to do with Monroe. Legions of Tribesmen threaten all of Willoughby but with questionable leadership and Aaron faces death, yet again.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:David Rambo

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Revolution". It scored 7/10 based on 2148 votes. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Eric Kripke, it aired on 9/17/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chained Heat".