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The Worst Episodes of Rotten

Every episode of Rotten ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rotten!

This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Milk Money" is the worst rated episode of "Rotten". It scored 6.8/10 based on 211 votes. Directed by Lucy Kennedy and written by Ted Schillinger, Lucy Kennedy, it aired on 1/5/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cod is Dead".

  • Milk Money
    6.8/10211 votes
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    #1 - Milk Money

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2018

    To boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk, or even "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens which can sicken and even kill consumers.

    Director: Lucy Kennedy

    Writer: Ted Schillinger, Lucy Kennedy

  • Cod is Dead
    6.8/10204 votes
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    #2 - Cod is Dead

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2018

    In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reign of Terror
    6.8/10172 votes
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    #3 - Reign of Terror

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2019

    In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High on Edibles
    6.9/10150 votes
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    #4 - High on Edibles

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/4/2019

    New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lawyers, Guns and Honey
    7.0/10384 votes
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    #5 - Lawyers, Guns and Honey

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2018

    Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as "honeygate."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Garlic Breath
    7.0/10261 votes
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    #6 - Garlic Breath

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/5/2018

    A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the US and China forms the backdrop for a David and Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.

    Director: David Mettler

    Writer: Ted Schillinger, David Mettler

  • The Peanut Problem
    7.1/10295 votes
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    #7 - The Peanut Problem

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2018

    In the last twenty years, there’s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.

    Director: Ted Gesing

    Writer: Ted Gesing, Ted Schillinger

  • Big Bird
    7.2/10241 votes
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    #8 - Big Bird

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/5/2018

    From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.

    Director: Ted Gesing

    Writer: Ted Gesing, Ted Schillinger

  • A Sweet Deal
    7.2/10154 votes
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    #9 - A Sweet Deal

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2019

    Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Avocado War
    7.5/10247 votes
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    #10 - The Avocado War

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2019

    The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bitter Chocolate
    7.8/10172 votes
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    #11 - Bitter Chocolate

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2019

    For much of the world, chocolate is pure pleasure. But the long journey from bean to bar is packed with misery. Can an upstart company turn the tide?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Troubled Water
    7.9/10190 votes
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    #12 - Troubled Water

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2019

    The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A