The Worst Episodes of The First

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   6.5/10(369 votes)

   #1 - Cycles

   S1:E39/14/2018

   Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew's safety. Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie's wedding anniversary.

   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:Carla Ching

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   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:Carla Ching
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   6.6/10(323 votes)

   #2 - Where Life Is

   S1:E49/14/2018

   Sadie and Ollie's marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ellen grow closer.

   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:AJ Marechal

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   Director:Daniel Sackheim

   Writer:AJ Marechal
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   6.9/10(315 votes)

   #3 - Collisions

   S1:E69/14/2018

   Laz attempts to sway an influential reporter who is critical of the Mars program. Aiko and Eitan test a solution to the MAV problem. An incident with Denise forces Tom to reconsider his priorities.

   Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

   Writer:Julian Breece

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   Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

   Writer:Julian Breece
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   7.0/10(405 votes)

   #4 - What's Needed

   S1:E29/14/2018

   With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo family pursues their lawsuit against Vista. Tom and his daughter Denise work to repair their relationship.

   Director:Agnieszka Holland

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:Agnieszka Holland

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   7.0/10(372 votes)

   #5 - Two Portraits

   S1:E59/14/2018

   Denise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma.

   Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

   Writer:Francesca Sloane

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   Director:Deniz Gamze Ergüven

   Writer:Francesca Sloane
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   7.0/10(303 votes)

   #6 - The Choice

   S1:E79/14/2018

   Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business.

   Director:Ariel Kleiman

   Writer:Christal Henry

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   Director:Ariel Kleiman

   Writer:Christal Henry
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   7.1/10(623 votes)

   #7 - Separation

   S1:E19/14/2018

   On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense day he is confronted by an unexpected visitor.

   Director:Agnieszka Holland

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:Agnieszka Holland

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   7.5/10(339 votes)

   #8 - Near and Far

   S1:E89/14/2018

   The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.

   Director:Ariel Kleiman

   Writers:Beau Willimon, Francesca Sloane

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   Director:Ariel Kleiman

   Writers:Beau Willimon, Francesca Sloane