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The Worst Episodes of Salem

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The Worst Episodes of Salem

Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark,...

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  1. 7.2/10(606 votes)

    #1 - The Stone Child

    S1:E2

    With witch fears rising, Alden seeks the truth of what’s really going on in Salem while Cotton continues to wrestle with his guilt and Mary looks to execute a plan. The witches get closer to finding out who interrupted the ceremony, but Mary continues to find her emotions for Alden affecting her focus. A clue in the woods leads Cotton and Isaac to find more evidence that the witches may indeed be real.

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  2. 7.2/10(519 votes)

    #2 - In Vain

    S1:E3

    Salem trembles in the aftermath of the trial, and Anne turns to John Alden for comfort. Mysterious circumstances lead Alden to suspect Magistrate Hale is not who or what he appears to be. Mary discovers who witnessed the witches’ ceremony and deliberates a course of action. Elsewhere, George Sibley begins hatching a plan to escape Mary’s clutches.

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  3. 7.2/10(240 votes)

    #3 - Night's Black Agents

    S3:E4

    Cotton discovers life-altering news while Mary learns the power of her femininity.

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  4. 7.3/10(809 votes)

    #4 - The Vow

    S1:E1

    After ten years of service fighting in the French and Indian War, John Alden returns to his home in Salem, Massachusetts, intent on reuniting with his love, Mary. Upon his arrival, he is stunned to discover that the town has been swept up in a wave of witch hunt hysteria, and that Mary has married the town’s richest and most powerful resident.

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  5. 7.3/10(230 votes)

    #5 - The Witch Is Back

    S3:E5

    A traitor is exposed while a ghost from Salem’s past makes a shocking appearance.

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  6. 7.3/10(237 votes)

    #6 - Wednesday's Child

    S3:E6

    Mary and Alden's twisted love is put to the ultimate test and Anne plunges into dark magic.

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  8. 7.3/10(221 votes)

    #7 - Friday's Knights

    S3:E8

    Mortal enemies are forced to work together to keep the door to hell locked.

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  9. 7.4/10(476 votes)

    #8 - Survivors

    S1:E4

    An old nemesis of Alden's arrives in Salem with secrets that could destroy him. Meanwhile, Mary loses her grip on Mercy.

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  10. 7.5/10(465 votes)

    #9 - Lies

    S1:E5

    The witches of Salem’s coven meet in the woods – without Mary and Tituba – and agree that they have no choice but to eliminate one of their most dangerous threats: Alden. Meanwhile, Alden and Cotton realize the true, dangerous nature of the mysterious object they uncovered – and use it to ensnare something of much graver importance. Mary realizes that her own coven has been plotting without her… and the relationship between Mary and Mercy is no longer what it seems.

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  11. 7.5/10(414 votes)

    #10 - Departures

    S1:E8

    Increase Mather makes it his first order of business to catch a real witch, and starts by pinpointing a prominent figure from Salem’s most sinful district. Mary worries that Increase will detect that his old friend George is under a spell and enlists the help of Isaac to deter Increase from uncovering the truth. Meanwhile, accusations within Salem intensify and Cotton must deal with a painful turn of events – and Anne’s suspicions of her father reach a fever pitch.

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  12. 7.5/10(337 votes)

    #11 - From Within

    S2:E3

    Mary receives help from a former foe to keep Salem in the grasp of the witches.

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  13. 7.5/10(328 votes)

    #12 - Book of Shadows

    S2:E4

    Anne explores her supernatural side. Mary receives a chilling warning.

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  14. 7.5/10(293 votes)

    #13 - After the Fall

    S3:E1

    Salem's only hope to survive the hell that has risen is to raise the dead.

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  15. 7.5/10(262 votes)

    #14 - The Heart Is a Devil

    S3:E2

    Mary leaves the comfort of Alden's embrace, determined to do whatever it takes to keep evil at bay.

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  16. 7.5/10(230 votes)

    #15 - The Man Who Was Thursday

    S3:E7

    Anne's pregnancy starts to show as her house-guest goes to work for Mercy. Isaac finds himself in a new role and seems to enjoy it. Plans are made to defeat the dark child and the boy goes to pieces.

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  17. 7.5/10(220 votes)

    #16 - Saturday Mourning

    S3:E9

    Hearts are destroyed when everyone's true colors are revealed and one bleeds darker than the rest.

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  18. 7.5/10(270 votes)

    #17 - Black Sunday

    S3:E10

    Series Finale. Everyone prepares on the eve of Salem's demise.

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  19. 7.6/10(419 votes)

    #18 - Our Own Private America

    S1:E7

    Romantic yearnings between Mary and Alden heighten as Cotton deals with a unique accusation in the trials. Meanwhile, a powerful witch hunter makes his way towards Salem.

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  20. 7.6/10(327 votes)

    #19 - The Wine Dark Sea

    S2:E5

    Mary and her tormentor, Countess Marburg, meet face-to-face.

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  21. 7.6/10(336 votes)

    #20 - The Beckoning Fair One

    S2:E7

    Mary and Countess Marburg keep up appearances while continuing their covert battle for Salem.

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  22. 7.6/10(256 votes)

    #21 - The Reckoning

    S3:E3

    Mary’s penance for her betrayal takes a deadly turn while Cotton is forced to perform an exorcism of his own.

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  23. 7.7/10(394 votes)

    #22 - Children, Be Afraid

    S1:E9

    Salem sees a second death since Increase's arrival in town, and Mary struggles to get George back under her control. Mercy and her acolytes flex their growing power while Increase grows closer with Isaac, putting Isaac’s loyalty to Mary in question.

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  24. 7.7/10(392 votes)

    #23 - The House of Pain

    S1:E10

    Increase gets closer to understanding who really runs things in Salem; at the same time, Anne finds herself in danger, and in need of Alden's help, while investigating a mystery.

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  25. 7.7/10(391 votes)

    #24 - Cat and Mouse

    S1:E11

    Increase’s warpath continues as Alden finds himself the target of fresh accusations – and at the mercy of the Selectmen, thanks to a surprise move by a healthier George Sibley – leading Mary to hatch a desperate plan to save him. Cotton finds himself frozen in a tug of war between his father and his loyalty to Alden. Meanwhile, Anne learns the truth about her father.

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    Director:Tricia Brock
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  26. 7.7/10(416 votes)

    #25 - Cry Havoc

    S2:E1

    Salem's leading witch, Mary Sibley, faces both foreign and domestic challenges to her authority.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Stone Child" is the worst rated episode of "Salem". It scored 7.2/10 based on 606 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "In Vain".