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The Worst Episodes of Secrets and Lies

Every episode of Secrets and Lies ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Secrets and Lies!

Detective Andrea Cornell is a tough, thorough Homicide Detective who leaves no stone unturned. Her unwavering dedication to her job makes her the most formidable...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:ABC

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Fall" is the worst rated episode of "Secrets and Lies". It scored 7.3/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by Adam Arkin and written by Barbie Kligman, it aired on 9/25/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Liar".

  • The Fall
    7.3/10338 votes
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    #1 - The Fall

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016

    Eric is attending a party to honor his dad passing over the reins of the company to him, when suddenly tragedy strikes. Eric's smart and beautiful wife, Kate Warner, is found dead, and life, as he knows it, is over. Overseeing the case is the unflappable and formidable Detective Andrea Cornell. She immediately puts the grieving husband in her crosshairs, but, as always, secrets seep out about this seemingly perfect family and turn their world upside down. As Eric battles to prove his innocence and save the family’s company, he discovers that his beloved Kate and the rest of his family are not who they appeared to be.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Barbie Kligman

  • The Liar
    7.3/10222 votes
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    #2 - The Liar

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2016

    Eric attempts to track down Kate’s missing assistant, Liam, only to find out that he is not at all who he said he was. But was Kate on to him or not? A secret rendezvous Kate had at a sleazy motel only poses more questions about who murdered her. Meanwhile, Cornell confronts Eric with explosive information obtained by questioning his ex-girlfriend Tina Sawyer. Finally, Eric pursues a woman who may have ties to Liam, only to find that someone has gotten there first.

    Director: Constantine Makris

    Writer: Pam Davis, Noah Nelson

  • The Husband
    7.4/10251 votes
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    #3 - The Husband

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016

    Eric’s shocking past transgression leads Detective Cornell to interrogate him, revealing the first of Kate’s many secrets. Desperate to prove that his life with Kate wasn’t just one big lie, Amanda helps him search for answers. Despite her strong objections, Eric wants to bring his new findings to Detective Cornell. However, once he sees an ex-girlfriend – one of his worst nightmares – with Cornell at the police station, his hopes of redirecting her investigation quickly fade.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Joe Halpin, Judith McCreary

  • The Daughter
    7.4/10193 votes
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    #4 - The Daughter

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2016

    Eric discovers that Danny is not who he appears to be, and it may cost Cornell her job. Meanwhile, Cornell reveals more of Kate’s secrets to an unsuspecting Eric, who begins to question the motives of even those closest to him. In a desperate search for answers, Eric and Patrick take a trip to visit someone from Kate’s past, who reveals an astonishing secret. Finally, Danny makes a last-ditch effort to secure Eric’s support, as he pursues his own agenda.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: N/A

  • The Jacket
    7.5/10401 votes
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    #5 - The Jacket

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2015

    While trying to help his neighbor's son, Ben finds an piece of evidence related to Tom's murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Detective
    7.5/10208 votes
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    #6 - The Detective

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2016

    Eric discovers that he and Danny have more in common than he first believed. The two get closer to finding Liam, but they aren’t the only ones who have been hot on his trail. At work, things begin to unravel when Patrick fails to cover for Eric at a big meeting and then gets swept up in Detective Cornell’s web of interrogation. And just when Eric begins to get some answers, he is confronted by a huge betrayal, leaving him speechless.

    Director: Rob J. Greenlea

    Writer: Chitra Elizabeth Sampath, Andrew Wilder

  • The Parent
    7.5/10193 votes
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    #7 - The Parent

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2016

    A mysterious visitor, who had a secret connection to Kate, turns up in Eric’s office and leads him to a startling discovery. The more indiscretions and lies are revealed, the more Eric questions who he can trust – especially his brother, Patrick. Meanwhile, the second anniversary of her partner’s unsolved murder has Detective Cornell frustrated and on edge. Her ex-husband, Ethan, turns up unannounced to share some difficult news. Tensions build between Cornell and Danny, threatening to thwart each of their plans, and she continues to simultaneously bait and butt heads with Eric.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Father
    7.6/10457 votes
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    #8 - The Father

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2015

    Ben starts to conduct his own investigation after learning shocking news about the murder case from Detective Cornell, and the deceased boy's mother suspects his estranged father may be responsible for his death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Affair
    7.6/10407 votes
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    #9 - The Affair

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2015

    Ben struggles to keep his family together after a damaging revelation is made public right before the holidays, but he also discovers a shocking piece of evidence that could tie him to Tom's murder.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sister
    7.6/10402 votes
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    #10 - The Sister

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2015

    Ben’s paranoia spreads to his neighbors, the Richardsons, with disastrous consequences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Statement
    7.6/10182 votes
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    #11 - The Statement

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016

    Eric and his father need to resolve their differences immediately, as Patrick’s secret sins and major transgressions come home to roost, blindsiding Eric and putting the whole Warner family and SEG in danger. Eric also uncovers evidence of a deadly surprise about his father. Meanwhile, Detective Cornell, along with her ex-husband, Ethan, wrestle with their guilt over their daughter Jennifer.

    Director: J. Miller Tobin

    Writer: Pam Davis

  • The Trail
    7.7/10586 votes
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    #12 - The Trail

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2015

    Ben becomes the prime suspect in a murder after finding the body of his neighbor's young son, and he and his family are engulfed in a media firestorm after a detective's routine questioning.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Confession
    7.7/10381 votes
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    #13 - The Confession

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2015

    When his stalker ups the ante, Ben accepts Detective Cornell's offer of protection for his family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cop
    7.7/10363 votes
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    #14 - The Cop

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/2015

    Ben visits a prison inmate who provides information that might prove Detective Cornell is pushing the boundaries of the law. As he attempts to bring Cornell down, an anonymous tip puts the spotlight back on Ben as the prime suspect, and the Crawford family finally collapses under the strain.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Racket
    7.9/10178 votes
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    #15 - The Racket

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2016

    Eric is stunned as one by one the dominoes fall around him, and the secrets surrounding the mysterious house at 8686 Mint Hill Drive are revealed. The circumstances force him to take drastic action in an attempt to stop the demise of SEG and his family. Meanwhile, Detective Cornell inches closer to finding Kate’s killer, and Eric enlists Danny’s help in unlocking Kate’s second iPad, and the information it provides leads him to THE very last person he expected.

    Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio

    Writer: Noah Nelson, Chitra Elizabeth Sampath

  • The Brother
    8.1/10197 votes
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    #16 - The Brother

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2016

    Everywhere Eric turns, people are lying to him. One long-held secret and years of deceit leads to an explosive revelation that will change the Warner family forever. As the situation reaches a fever pitch, Eric makes a tragic admission about his past. And even though he claims not to know who killed Kate, it is becoming increasing clear to Detective Cornell who the murderer is, as the evidence mounts toward an arrest.

    Director: Liz Friedlander

    Writer: Noah Wilder

  • The Truth
    8.1/10233 votes
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    #17 - The Truth

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2016

    Patrick grapples with his new reality, as Detective Cornell closes in on Kate’s killer, and the murderer is finally exposed. Meanwhile, Danny frantically continues his search for his daughter, hoping to get one more chance to be a real dad.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Judith McCreary, Barbie Kligman

  • The Son
    8.3/10378 votes
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    #18 - The Son

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/2015

    Ben reexamines his actions the night of Tom’s murder and an alternative theory emerges along with a stunning discovery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mother
    8.4/10398 votes
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    #19 - The Mother

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2015

    Ben fights to keep his kids from being used as pawns in his dissolving marriage while new suspects emerge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lie
    8.5/10567 votes
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    #20 - The Lie

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2015

    Ben thinks he can finally relax, until a shocking discovery changes everything.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A