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The Worst Episodes of Stranger

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Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but he is ostracized

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Stranger Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(144 votes)

    S2:E3

    Yeo-jin recruits Geon. Digging into a policeman's death ruled as suicide, Si-mok and Dong-jae find signs that point toward a different story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Stranger Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(203 votes)

    S2:E1

    On a foggy night, two college students drown at the beach. While Si-mok investigates, Yeo-jin tracks down a man who was at the scene of the incident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Stranger Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(152 votes)

    S2:E2

    Police and prosecutors each prepare members for joint discussions on investigative authority. Dong-jae brings Woo Tae-ha some cases of interest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Stranger Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    S2:E5

    At the prison to interrogate an inmate, Yeo-jin runs into Si-mok and Dong-jae. Choi Bit has Yeo-jin deliver a mysterious file to an assemblyman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Stranger Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(135 votes)

    S2:E4

    In a heated first session with prosecutors, Geon makes a pointed argument. At Hanjo, Lee Yeon-jae faces an oncoming family power struggle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Stranger Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(123 votes)

    S2:E8

    Leading police efforts to locate Dong-jae, Yeo-jin connects the case to that of the dead policeman. Si-mok pays Yeon-jae a visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Stranger Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S2:E6

    Si-mok is ordered to find out what Yeo-jin knows about Bit's file. Ahead of a vote on the fate of her seat, Yeon-jae sets up an important meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Stranger Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    S2:E9

    A perplexing photo containing a disturbing message surfaces. The police consider the possibility of the culprit being one of their own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Stranger Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.8/10(121 votes)

    S2:E12

    Taken off the case, Si-mok and Yeo-jin return to their work on the police-prosecutor council. Tae-ha and Bit head to a sensitive meeting together.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Stranger Season 1 Episode 1 - I Am Innocent
    7.9/10(338 votes)

    S1:E1

    As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious side effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Stranger Season 1 Episode 2 - Just Turn On The Lights
    7.9/10(265 votes)

    S1:E2

    The convict's strong plea for his innocence prompts Si-mok to review the CCTV clip. At the Yongsan police station, he runs into officer Han Yeo-jin.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Stranger Season 1 Episode 4 - Kwon Min Ah
    8.0/10(232 votes)

    S1:E4

    Rumors quickly spread about Si-mok's violent nature. Regardless, he persists in his investigation. He finds his mentee, Young Eun-su, suspicious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Stranger Season 1 Episode 5 - The Second Huam-dong Case
    8.0/10(225 votes)

    S1:E5

    Si-mok, puzzled by the details of the most recent murder case, visits the victim's home to seek more clues. Yeo-jin joins him in the investigation.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Stranger Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.0/10(120 votes)

    S2:E7

    When Si-mok hears who’s gone missing, he starts gathering clues by going through phone records. Yeo-jin begins her own investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Stranger Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    S2:E11

    A witness, who says he saw the kidnapping, steps forward to identify the perpetrator. His claims could mean serious trouble for the police.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Stranger Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.0/10(126 votes)

    S2:E13

    Kang Won-chul weighs a dilemma, and fields questions from Si-mok about the deceased attorney. A young prosecutor has something to show Si-mok.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Stranger Season 1 Episode 3 - A New Possible Suspect
    8.1/10(241 votes)

    S1:E3

    Si-mok volunteers to appear on live national TV to discuss Kang Jin-seob. He also makes a bold promise to find the culprit within two months.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Stranger Season 1 Episode 6 - The Ringtone
    8.1/10(218 votes)

    S1:E6

    New pieces of evidence only increase the list of possible suspects. In the midst of the confusion, a few begin to question Si-mok's innocence.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Stranger Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelation
    8.1/10(200 votes)

    S1:E10

    Fearing for Ga-young's safety, Yeo-jin proceeds to transfer her to a different hospital. A nurse informs Yeo-jin of something strange that happened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Stranger Season 1 Episode 11 - Cold and Damp
    8.1/10(203 votes)

    S1:E11

    The truth behind Ga-young's convulsions is revealed. Chang-jun's wife receives a travel ban. Woo-gyun asks Chang-jun to help him get out of his mess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Stranger Season 1 Episode 8 - Western Seoul Prosecutors' Office
    8.2/10(211 votes)

    S1:E8

    Enraged by what the police did to Park Kyung-wan, Yeo-jin tries to confront her superior but is stopped by Si-mok, who warns her of the consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Stranger Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(123 votes)

    S2:E10

    Si-mok turns his attention to an unusual case involving the sudden death of a former prosecutor, and finds that nothing quite adds up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Stranger Season 1 Episode 7 - Ga Young's Phone
    8.3/10(217 votes)

    S1:E7

    Si-mok and Yeo-jin team up to covertly pursue Seo Dong-jae. Just as Dong-jae is about to throw something into the Han River, Yeo-jin stops him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Stranger Season 1 Episode 12 - Disbandment
    8.3/10(206 votes)

    S1:E12

    Si-mok and Yeo-jin discover perplexing leads while searching Kyung-wan's basement. Dong-jae goes back to Chang-jun's office to fetch his cell phone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Stranger Season 2 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.3/10(150 votes)

    S2:E16

    Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "Stranger". It scored 7.3/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".