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The Worst Episodes of Terra Nova

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

In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyMysteryAction & Adventure
Network:FOX

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Terra Nova" is "The Runaway", rated 6.6/10 from 1061 user votes. It was directed by Jon Cassar and written by Barbara Marshall, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein. "The Runaway" aired on 10/17/2011 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "What Remains".

  • The Runaway
    6.6/10 1,061 votes

    #1 - The Runaway

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2011

    When an orphaned "Sixer" girl comes to Terra Nova seeking asylum, Jim and Shannon are at odds if they can trust her; Mira plots to reclaim a valued possession; Taylor begins to suspect there is a traitor in his midst and Reynolds admits his feelings for Maddy.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Barbara Marshall, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • What Remains
    6.7/10 1,205 votes

    #2 - What Remains

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2011

    When Elisabeth, Jim, Malcolm and Taylor investigate radio silence at a nearby scientific outpost, they discover an outbreak of a mysterious virus causing memory loss, paranoia and eventually death. The group must work together to find a cure before they lose their sanity and all of Terra Nova is infected.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Brynn Malone, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Nightfall
    6.9/10 888 votes

    #3 - Nightfall

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2011

    A crashing meteor wipes out all technology and wreaks havoc on the colony. Meanwhile, Maddy and Reynolds are stuck out in the wilderness, Elisabeth and Skye work together to save a life and Taylor tries to prevent Mira and the "Sixers" from invading Terra Nova. Also, a mystery man makes his presence known.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Terry Matalas, Travis Fickett, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Bylaw
    7.0/10 963 votes

    #4 - Bylaw

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2011

    The colony falls victim to its first murder, and Jim and Taylor must find the perpetrator. Also, Skye helps Josh find a way to get Kira, his girlfriend from 2149, to the past, while Elisabeth and Zoe race to help an unborn Ankylosaurus survive.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Paul Grellong, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Vs.
    7.1/10 796 votes

    #5 - Vs.

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011

    As Taylor searches for the "Sixer" mole within Terra Nova, Jim stumbles onto an old murder, for which Taylor is the prime suspect.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: Jose Molina, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Genesis
    7.2/10 1,674 votes

    #6 - Genesis

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2011

    In a bleak future, a police raid on a family lands the father—a cop—in jail, and a chance for his family to get a fresh start on Terra Nova forces him to take drastic measures

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: David Fury, Brannon Braga

  • Now You See Me
    7.2/10 801 votes

    #7 - Now You See Me

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2011

    Taylor and Mira must set aside their differences when they encounter a prehistoric enemy; Jim closes in on the mole.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Paul Grellong, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Instinct
    7.3/10 742 votes

    #8 - Instinct

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011

    When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it's completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment. Syke tries to make Josh feel at home and Reynolds get protective of Maddy.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Brannon Braga, René Echevarria, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Proof
    7.3/10 860 votes

    #9 - Proof

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2011

    Maddy starts interning for the colony’s greatest scientist, and her life is put in danger when she discovers a terrible secret. Meanwhile, Josh makes a deal with the devil in order to solidify his plan to bring his girlfriend from the future to Terra Nova.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: David Graziano, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Within
    7.3/10 743 votes

    #10 - Within

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2011

    Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage's arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony's "Sixer" mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Barbara Marshall, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Occupation / Resistance
    7.4/10 772 votes

    #11 - Occupation / Resistance

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2011

    In the two-hour Season Finale, the 11th Pilgrimage arrives in Terra Nova and the mysterious Phoenix Group in 2149 makes its move to pillage the past with the help of Lucas and Mira. Meanwhile, Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova forever.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Brynn Malone, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein