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The Worst Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club

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The Worst Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club

As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 1 - Launch
    7.1/10(189 votes)

    #1 - Launch

    S1:E1

    After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.

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  2. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 2 - Protocol
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    #2 - Protocol

    S1:E2

    Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.

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  3. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dark Side
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    #3 - The Dark Side

    S1:E9

    Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 4 - Liftoff
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    #4 - Liftoff

    S1:E4

    Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.

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  5. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 7 - Rendezvous
    7.9/10(91 votes)

    #5 - Rendezvous

    S1:E7

    With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 5 - Flashpoint
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    #6 - Flashpoint

    S1:E5

    Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 6 - In the Blind
    8.1/10(101 votes)

    #7 - In the Blind

    S1:E6

    John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 10 - Landing
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #8 - Landing

    S1:E10

    It’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 3 - Retroattitude
    8.2/10(128 votes)

    #9 - Retroattitude

    S1:E3

    Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.

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  11. The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 Episode 8 - Abort
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    #10 - Abort

    S1:E8

    Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Launch" is the worst rated episode of "The Astronaut Wives Club". It scored 7.1/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Stephanie Savage, it aired on 6/18/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Protocol".