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The Worst Episodes of Shifty

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

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When power begins to shift in society, everything becomes unstable, exciting and frightening. Living in Britain at the end of the 20th century.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Shifty Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two - Suspicion
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Part Two - Suspicion

    S1:E2

    On your own in a world of individual freedom. It's wonderful. But can you trust the old institutions? Suspicion begins to grow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Shifty Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three - I Love a Millionaire
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Part Three - I Love a Millionaire

    S1:E3

    Money replaces ideology as a way of ordering Britain. It was supposed to make things rational. But the money got mixed with old forces from the past. And wasn't as predictable as it seemed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Shifty Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One - The Land of Make Believe
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Part One - The Land of Make Believe

    S1:E1

    The dream world that Mrs Thatcher promised. And the ghosts that came back to disrupt it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Shifty Season 1 Episode 4 - Part Four - The Grinder
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Part Four - The Grinder

    S1:E4

    Those in power begin to distrust you. Once you were a heroic individual. Now you are a creature of HR. And the prime minister is just a man in blue underpants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Shifty Season 1 Episode 5 - Part Five - The Democratisation of Everything
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Part Five - The Democratisation of Everything

    S1:E5

    Who needs politicians in a magical world of free individuals? So they give away their power. But Alexander McQueen sees what is really happening. The monstrous rise of the handbag.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Part Two - Suspicion" is the worst rated episode of "Shifty". It scored 7.4/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/14/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part Three - I Love a Millionaire".